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December 10, 2015

Whale knocks surfer unconscious in Australia

A Sydney surfer had a lucky escape on Sunday when he was hit by a whale frolicking off Bondi Beach and knocked unconscious.

December 10, 2015

Australia in push to outlaw Japan whale hunt

Australia's Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said Sunday he was hopeful the government would win its case against Japan's "scientific" whaling which begins this week in the International Court of Justice.

December 10, 2015

Man tried to break into cockpit: Australia police

Australian police said Friday they had restrained a man as he tried to break into the cockpit of a commercial Qantas flight en route to the Philippines.

December 10, 2015

Injured Clarke out of Australia's tour of India

Captain Michael Clarke was Tuesday ruled out of Australia's one-day tour of India this month with his long-standing back problem needing further treatment ahead of the home Ashes series against England.

December 10, 2015

Labor boost as Rudd races up Australian polls

The controversial return of Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd appears to be paying dividends for his party, with polling giving ruling Labor an even 50 percent of the vote.

December 10, 2015

Australian politician quits over lewd texts

An Australian politician was forced to quit a parliamentary ethics committee Tuesday after his ex-mistress revealed lewd texts he sent her, including one reportedly of his penis in a glass of red wine.

December 10, 2015

Aussie long jumper Watt out of world championships

Olympic long-jump silver medallist Mitchell Watt on Tuesday pulled out of the Moscow world championships after an injury-plagued build-up.

December 10, 2015

Gatland rallies behind Wallabies coach Deans

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has rallied behind embattled Australian counterpart Robbie Deans, highlighting the achievements of his fellow New Zealander as speculation mounts that he will be axed.

December 10, 2015

5 face charges of plotting terror attack in Australia

Five people, including a 15-year-old boy, were facing terrorism charges in Sydney Thursday as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged plot to attack Australian government buildings last year.

December 10, 2015

Brumbies winger calls for attacking rugby

ACT Brumbies winger Clyde Rathbone says it was "poetic justice" the Waikato Chiefs became Super Rugby champions with an attacking style, urging officials to ensure the sport avoids becoming boring.