December 3, 2015 Australia angst over review system in Ashes loss Profligate use of reviews ultimately cost Australia a heart-breaking first Test loss and has damaged their chances of regaining the Ashes, the nation's newspapers said.
December 3, 2015 Smith among three Wallaby call-ups for Test The injury-hit Wallabies called up veteran flanker George Smith among three reinforcements for the squad for next weekend's make-or-break Test with the British and Irish Lions.
December 3, 2015 Dead southern right whale excites scientists A rare southern right whale covered in what appear to be shark bites has washed up on an Australian beach, exciting scientists who Thursday said it will help boost knowledge of the species.
December 3, 2015 Australian tycoon Packer eyes Japan casinos Australian tycoon James Packer said Friday he wants to expand his gaming empire into the lucrative Japanese market in the form of resort-casinos to tap the country's love of gambling.
December 3, 2015 Australia police kill terror suspect who stabbed 2 police officers A terror suspect shot dead after he stabbed two Australian counterterrorism police officers had his passport canceled recently on national security grounds, top police officials said Wednesday.
December 3, 2015 Perth's WACA ground misses out on India Test Perth's WACA ground will be without a Test match when India tour Australia during the 2014-15 season, Cricket Australia has announced.
December 3, 2015 Historic child abuse inquiry opens in Australia An Australian inquiry into church and institutional child abuse began public hearings Monday, with warnings that widespread and "shocking" allegations would be heard against places of worship, orphanages, community groups and schools.
December 3, 2015 Australia to protect wrecked Japanese pearl ship A Japanese pearling ship which has lain on the ocean floor off northern Australia for more than 70 years will be protected for its historical significance, the government said Sunday.
December 3, 2015 Axed coach Arthur confident of resolution Dumped Australian cricket coach Mickey Arthur failed Wednesday to reach a settlement with Cricket Australia over his abrupt sacking, but said he was confident a resolution will be found.
December 3, 2015 Thieves steal exotic reptiles from Australian zoo Thieves stole a horde of exotic reptiles from an Australian zoo, including a baby alligator, leaving their keepers fearing they could be destined for the black market.