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December 4, 2015

Australia central bank subsidiary in Saddam link

A company owned by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) was Monday accused of attempting to strike an illegal business deal with former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein at the height of UN sanctions.

December 4, 2015

Wallaby coach lauds match-winner Lealiifano

Coach Robbie Deans has predicted a big future for Christian Lealiifano after he climbed off the canvas to kick the Wallabies to a series-levelling 16-15 win over the British and Irish Lions in a gripping second Test in Melbourne.

December 4, 2015

Murdoch 'doesn't like us' says Australian PM

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd Tuesday said it was clear media mogul Rupert Murdoch was against the Labor government but it was for others to question whether it was for commercial reasons.

December 4, 2015

Boats a 'passing irritant' to Indonesia ties, Australia PM

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott Friday described asylum-seekers arriving by boat from Indonesia as a "passing irritant" to the relationship, days before visiting the archipelago in his first foreign trip as premier.

December 4, 2015

Leg-spin legend Warne officially retires

Australia great Shane Warne on Monday officially announced his retirement from the game, confirming he will not play with the Melbourne Stars in Australia's Big Bash League.

December 4, 2015

O'Driscoll hungry for first Lions series win

Rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll, who is taking part in his fourth tour with the British and Irish Lions, said he is driven by the desire for his first series victory and urged the team to start on the front foot.

December 4, 2015

Australian vintner challenges US for America's Cup

Australian winemaker Bob Oatley and his Hamilton Island Yacht Club will officially contest Oracle Team USA at the next America's Cup, it was announced Tuesday.

December 4, 2015

Losing power hits 'like a fist', says Australia's Gillard

Losing power was like being "hit by a fist", Australia's first female prime minister Julia Gillard said Saturday, recounting the pain of being dumped by her party.

December 4, 2015

Australian man jailed over Filipina sex webcam

A former barrister was sentenced to seven and a half years in jail Tuesday for paying for young girls to be sexually abused in the Philippines while he watched on a webcam in Australia.

December 4, 2015

Warne rubbishes Hurley split talk

Cricket great Shane Warne Wednesday denied rumours of a split with girlfriend Elizabeth Hurley, tweeting that they were "not throwing in the towel yet" after the actress said her feelings were "too raw" to share.