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December 12, 2015

Malaysia plane search teams relocate signals in Indian Ocean

Australian officials said Thursday that they are confident they are searching in the right area for the missing Malaysia Airlines jet after more signals were detected in a 17-mile area in the south Indian Ocean.

December 12, 2015

Aussie fury over bad-light law in Ashes

As Australia's Ashes hopes sink in the Manchester rain, the country's cricket writers took their frustrations out on the match officials, saying the sport continues to look foolish.

December 12, 2015

Wallabies' Captain Genia dropped for Argentina clash

Wallabies scrum-half Will Genia has been dropped for Australia's crucial Rugby Championship clash against Argentina on Saturday with Ben Mowen taking over the captaincy.

December 12, 2015

Asylum-seeker boat carrying 105 sinking off Australia

An asylum-seeker boat carrying 105 people has begun sinking north of the Australian territory of Christmas Island with a rescue operation underway, officials said Tuesday.

December 12, 2015

Asylum-seeker boat sinks off Indonesia

An asylum-seeker boat heading for Australia has sunk off Java in Indonesia with unconfirmed reports Wednesday that dozens of people are dead or missing.

December 12, 2015

Cancer survivor Lyle to return to golf

Australian golfer Jarrod Lyle will make a return to professional golf at the Australian Masters in November after an 18-month battle with cancer, organisers said Wednesday.

December 12, 2015

Australian PM Rudd pressures election rival on cuts

Australia's embattled Prime Minister Kevin Rudd Wednesday used a televised forum to confront his election rival Tony Abbott on spending, demanding the opposition leader reveal where he would make cuts if elected.

December 12, 2015

Cane toads 'wiping out' mini crocodiles Down Under

Australia's noxious cane toad is wiping out populations of a unique miniature crocodile, researchers warned Wednesday, with fears the warty, toxic creature could extinguish the rare reptile.

December 12, 2015

Wounded Lions bid to play in final Test

Prop Alex Corbisiero and centre Jamie Roberts will be working hard in training this week to prove their fitness for the deciding third Test against the Wallabies, according to assistant coach Andy Farrell.

December 12, 2015

Australia royal prank DJ sues network

An Australian DJ involved in a royal prank call to a London hospital that resulted in the suicide of a nurse is suing the broadcaster over workplace safety, her lawyer said.