In one of the highest-profile envoy selections by the White House, US President Joe Biden seems to be poised to nominate Caroline Kennedy as the country’s ambassador to Australia, some people familiar with the matter told CNN.

Caroline Kennedy to get nominated as US ambassador to Australia by Biden  

New Zealand is shutting down the quarantine free travel bubble with Australia for a period of two months as COVID-19 cases surge in Sydney. The country had already paused travel with the states of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.

New Zealand shuts Australia travel bubble as COVID-19 cases surge

Sydney's fast-growing COVID-19 outbreak has become a "national emergency," said state leaders as Australia's largest city reported another record number of new infections.

Sydney outbreak a 'national emergency' as COVID-19 cases surge

Great Barrier Reef has escaped the prospect of being listed as endangered world heritage site by UNESCO. However, concerns remains for damage to ecosystem's corals due to climate change and other factors.

Great Barrier Reef won't be listed as endangered heritage site for now

Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim will miss next month's Twenty20 International series against Australia after he was unable to join the team in time for quarantine because of personal reasons.

Cricket: Bangladesh's Mushfiqur to miss Australia T20 series

The Great Barrier Reef near Australia may be downgraded as 'endangered' in the World Heritage listing this week. This has again focused everyone's attention on the list people often know a bit less about.

What is World Heritage List and why is Great Barrier Reef facing a downgrade?

Canada and Australia may be sending some of their biggest Olympics teams to the Tokyo Games but only a small fraction will attend Friday's opening ceremony, officials said on Thursday.

Tokyo Olympics: Canada, Australia to assemble with 10 percent of team at opening ceremony

Defending champions Australia and New Zealand withdrew from the Rugby League World Cup in England on Thursday, citing player welfare and safety concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic, in a massive blow for the sport's global showpiece.

Australia, New Zealand withdraw from Rugby League World Cup citing Covid concerns

Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) boss John Coates has defended his awkward exchange with Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk after drawing criticism on Thursday for publicly ordering her to attend the Tokyo Games opening ceremony.

John Coates slammed for 'mansplaining' to Queensland premier on opening ceremony

After a decision of member nations of the International Olympic Committee in Tokyo, Brisbane was formally awarded hosting rights for the 2032 Olympic Games. The Olympic Games will land on Australia’s shores for a third time, before this Melbourne held the Games in 1956 and Sydney hosted them in 2000.

Australia clinches third Olympics after Brisbane declared host of 2032 Games

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's approval ratings fell to the lowest level in more than a year, according to a poll published on Monday, as a sluggish COVID-19 vaccine rollout dented voters' confidence in his conservative government.

Australian PM Morrison's approval rating slumps on slow vaccine rollout

"Songs are within the land, sing country strong," trills this Indigenous musician for her audience. It's not the average lesson for these university students, but what they learn will last a lifetime. This is about hearing from the people whose ancestors were the first people to call Tasmania home. And that history is being taught in a way that's very different from university lectures.

Indigenous scholars teach students their history

Chris Gayle got back to form with 67 off 38 balls as West Indies whipped Australia by 6 wickets in the third T20I on Monday in St Lucia. With this triumph, the hosts have taken an unassailable 3-0 lead in their five-match series.

Cricket: Chris Gayle fires West Indies to seal T20I series against Australia

To make people aware of the rise in Covid infections in the country, the Australian government rolled out awareness advertisements. However, these graphic adverts have received negative reviews from locals.

Too graphic: Australia's Covid vaccination awareness advertisements backfire

An ex-US Marine has been charged with murdering his wife in Australia. The charge says that he killed her by pouring Gasoline on her and setting her on fire. Brian Earl Johnston (34) has been charged with murder and breaking restraining order.

Ex-US Marine kills wife by pouring gasoline on her

Adding to the fear of another possible outbreak, Australia announced its first coronavirus-related death in Sydney. This death has come as Sydney is battling to control the widespread of the Delta variant which has also been labelled as a "variant of concern" by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Sydney records first Covid-related death as Delta variant surges through Australia

Australia reported its first coronavirus-related death of the year on Sunday and a 2021 record 77 new cases of the virus in the state of New South Wales, which is battling an outbreak of the highly infectious Delta variant.

Australia reports first 2021 COVID-19 death, highest case number

Australia's defence minister on Sunday confirmed the end of his country's involvement in the 20-year Afghanistan war, saying the troop withdrawal had taken place "in recent weeks".

Australia says last troops withdrawn from Afghanistan

Shimron Hetmyer's 61 off 36 balls and Dwayne Bravo's unbeaten 47 helped the West Indies seal a comprehensive 56-run victory over Australia in the second Twenty20 international in St Lucia on Saturday, to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

Cricket: Shimron Hetmyer helps West Indies thump Australia for 2-0 lead in T20 series

The West Indies exploited a thrilling batting collapse by Australia to beat the guests by 18 runs in the first of five Twenty20 matches on Friday. Australia captain Aaron Finch won the toss and asked the Windies to bat.

Cricket: West Indies bowling attack shines as they beat Australia by 18 runs

The US coordinator for the Indo-Pacific region Kurt Campbell said that US President Joe Biden will host a Quad meeting with the leaders of Australia, India, and Japan this year. Campbell made the remarks at an event hosted by the Asia Society think tank.

Joe Biden to host Indian PM Modi & other Quad leaders this year

India's legendary cricket captain MS Dhoni turned 40 on Wednesday. Several cricketers wished the former cricketer on the occasion. Cricket Australia also took to social media to wish Dhoni and posted a compilation of his sixes in the Land Down Under.

Cricket Australia shares video of MS Dhoni's big sixes Down Under on his 40th birthday

The health minister of New South Wales, Australia's most populated state, likened receiving a vaccine in the country to the "Hunger Games." "I fear...it is almost a sense now of The Hunger Games, of people chasing vaccines," New South Wales (NSW) Health Minister Brad Hazzard said in response to a shortage of COVID-19 vaccines.

Australians chasing COVID-19 vaccines like Hunger Games: Health minister amid low supply

Following the expansion to its event programme in the next cycle, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has commenced the process to identify the hosts for men’s white-ball events to be held post-2023.

Cricket: India, England, Australia, among 17 countries to signal interest for future ICC events

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