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Meet the river older than the dinosaurs: This ancient water body has existed on Earth for 400 million years

A river in Australia may have been flowing for 300 to 400 million years, long before dinosaurs existed. How did the ancient Finke River survive dramatic geological changes for so long?

Iran urges women footballers granted asylum in Australia to return home: 'They slaughtered over 165 schoolgirls'

Iran’s head coach Marziyeh Jafari had earlier indicated that the players wanted to return home as soon as possible. The asylum requests have now placed the team at the centre of a wider geopolitical controversy.

Longest Flight Ever: A Bar-tailed Godwit flies 13,560 km non-stop from Alaska to Australia in 11-day epic migration

The bar-tailed godwit has completed one of the longest non-stop migrations ever recorded, flying 13,560 km from Alaska to Australia in 11 days without landing.

Australia outclass India by 10 wickets in one-off women's D/N Test

Australia earlier did the ground work for their victory, bowling out India for 149 in their second innings, and then scaled down a nominal target of 25 without any ado.

‘New Zealand don’t fear India’: Australia veterans back Mitchell Santner’s men ahead of T20 World Cup final

Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Brad Haddin cautioned that explosive opener Finn Allen has the power to change the game on his own if he finds his rhythm early.

World's Largest Coral Colony: At just 15 metres deep, a mother-daughter duo found biggest coral colony ever recorded in Australia

A mother–daughter dive on the Great Barrier Reef led to the discovery of a 34-metre-wide coral colony, now confirmed as the largest documented single coral structure on Earth.

NASA spots stunning heart-shaped pink lake from the International Space Station

A pink, heart-shaped salt lake spotted from space in Argentina is more than a romantic image, as shifting microbes, salt and climate quietly reshape its colour and meaning.

‘Best time to crush them’: Oman captain fires warning to 'struggling' Australia

Australia have missed out on the T20 World Cup semi-finals for the third consecutive edition.

‘Losing to Zimbabwe like they did...’: Ricky Ponting on Australia’s shocking exit from T20 World Cup

The former captain was outspoken about his worries about this team, which was hampered by injuries to Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, and, to some degree, even Mitchell Marsh.

'Players wash dishes before playing, wander streets': Captain’s fury exposes Pakistan hockey rot, PM orders probe

For Pakistan hockey, once a global powerhouse, the episode has reinforced the perception of a system that cannot manage even basic logistics, let alone revive the sport.

Australia’s rarest Wombat caught on camera — Is this endangered species making a comeback?

A camera trap in Queensland has captured one of the world’s rarest marsupials known as the Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat. They are listed as critically endangered and exist in three main populations in Australia.

Total Lunar Eclipse 2026: Date, timings and where the “Blood Moon” will light up the night sky

A rare total lunar eclipse will turn the Moon deep red across parts of the world on 03/03/2026, but why does it glow like a global sunset, and who will actually see it?

Australia vs Sri Lanka live streaming, T20 World Cup 2026: When and where to watch AUS vs SL, Group B match online

The T20 World Cup 2026 match between Australia and Sri Lanka will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.

T20 World Cup: Steve Smith replaces Josh Hazlewood in Australia's squad

Steve Smith trained with the squad in Kandy on Sunday ahead of the match against tournament co-hosts Sri Lanka later on Monday.

T20 World Cup: How Blessing Muzarabani and Brad Evans skittled Australia after Brian Bennett’s patient 64

Brian Bennett’s patient innings of 64 (56 balls) at the top of the order set the platform for what seemed a merely competitive Zimbabwe total of 169/2.

India to win T20 World Cup 2026? Google comes up with unique prediction as Zimbabwe stun Australia

Zimbabwe, then captained by Prosper Utseya, had upset Australia by five wickets with one ball to spare in a low-scoring match in Cape Town in 2007.

Australia vs Zimbabwe live streaming, T20 World Cup 2026: When and where to watch AUS vs ZIM, Group B match online

AUS vs ZIM T20 World Cup 2026 live streaming: The T20 World Cup 2026 match between Australia and Zimbabwe will be played at the R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

'I have no life jacket on': 13-year-old boy swims 2.5 miles for hours to save family swept away at sea

A 13-year-old boy swam for hours through rough seas after his family was swept out to sea off Australia’s coast, a desperate effort that ultimately saved his mother and two younger siblings.

Stumping controversy erupts despite Pakistan’s crushing win over Australia

The match was on Sunday and the venue was Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Pakistan won by 111 runs to inflict on Australia their heaviest defeat in this format.

Pakistan trounces Australia by 111 runs to complete a 3-0 T20I series sweep

Pakistan, which won its third successive toss in the series, had earlier posted a daunting 207-6 – its highest-ever total in a T20 against Australia.

Pakistan vs Australia live streaming: When and where to watch PAK vs AUS 3rd T20I online

Pakistan vs Australia live streaming: The 3rd and final T20I match between Pakistan and Australia will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

Lady Gaga to Retire? Australia's albino carpet python retires after 17 years in Australia

Lady Gaga, the albino carpet python from Australia’s Territory Wildlife Park, is retiring after 17 years as an educational ambassador. She will remain at the park under careful.

Pakistan's Usman Tariq takes savage swipe at Cameron Green after Australia crash in Lahore

After getting out, Cameron Green was visibly unhappy and was seen mimicking Tariq's bowling action on his way to the dugout.

Pakistan routs Australia by 90 runs to clinch T20 series victory

Australia, which fielded a much stronger side after losing the first game by 19 runs, got bowled out for 108 in 15.4 overs.

‘Happy to walk and swim’: Ex-Australia cricketer Damien Martyn opens up on road to recovery after coma

On Boxing Day, the former Australian batter, who played in over 200 one-day internationals and 67 Test matches, was taken to a Gold Coast hospital due to an unexpected illness.