Posts Tagged ‘Australia’

South African tearaway Dale Steyn appears intent on exacting revenge upon the Australian side that punished him during his Proteas limited-overs debut three years ago. Steyn is still haunted by his first match in South African colours, during which Phil Jaques thrashed him to all corners of Melbourne''s Telstra Dome. Clearly rattled by the Jaques onslaught, the then 22-year-old was removed ... Full story

Australian fatalities in the Mumbai terrorist attacks may rise, warned Foreign Minister Stephen Smith, as he reaffirmed this will not hamper but strengthen bilateral ties with India. "We stand shoulder to shoulder with India at this very difficult time. Whilst ... Full story

Debutant spinner Nathan Hauritz picked up two wickets as Australia reduced New Zealand to 262 for six on the opening day of the second Test here Friday. Electing to bat, the Kiwis squandered a good start and lost wickets at regular ... Full story

At least one Australian national was killed and three injured after terrorists Wednesday night wreaked havoc in south Mumbai, killing at least 101 people and injuring 250. A 49-year-old Australian, Braid Gilbert Taylor, has been confirmed dead and there are unconfirmed ... Full story

Brisbane, Nov 22 (IANS) Australia were comfortably poised to win the first Test against New Zealand after a tenacious batting display from Simon Katich revived their fortunes here Friday. Australia, who were off to a floundering start in their second ... Full story

Sydney, Nov 20 (DPA) Football fans were convinced Thursday that Australia would make it to a third World Cup, after their team snatched a goal in injury time to clinch a 1-0 victory over Bahrain in Manama. Palermo midfielder Mark Bresciano blasted past goalkeeper Sayed Jaffer ... Full story

Melbourne, Nov.17 (ANI): INFOSYS Technologies Australia chief executive officer Gary Ebeyan has decided to leave the company, and he will be replaced by Jackie Korhonen, vice -president, IBM Australia-New Zealand managed business process services. She will begin her stint at Infosys'' today but will assume the CEO role on December 15. Ebeyan will stay on in an advisory role until January 2009, the ... Full story

Melbourne, Nov 17 (ANI): A political party called Australian Sex Party is all set to be launched on November 20th at Melbourne Sexpo in Australia. The political party, which follows ... Full story

Melbourne, Nov 17 (ANI): One in four teenagers is a victim of domestic violence Down Under, according to a new survey. The findings of the survey, commissioned by White ... Full story

Melbourne, Nov.17 (ANI): Controversial Australian cricket all-rounder Andrew Symonds has revealed that his excessive drinking was one of the reasons behind his dramatic fall from grace in Australian cricket. Symonds, now set to be included in Australia''s starting XI for Thursday''s first Test against New Zealand, was quoted by Fox Sports as saying how he had "turned bad" and started drinking too ... Full story