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December 3, 2015

Australian team maps Moon's hidden craters

Australian scientists Tuesday said they had identified a possible 280 additional craters on the Moon, a finding they said could shed light on the history of the Earth's natural satellite.

December 3, 2015

McCaw denies All Blacks' stranglehold over Wallabies

The facts might suggest otherwise but skipper Richie McCaw says he does not believe the All Blacks have a mental stranglehold over the Wallabies after their latest Test romp.

December 3, 2015

Lions lead Australia 19-10 at half-time

The British and Irish Lions led Australia 19-10 at half-time in the third and deciding Test on Saturday.

December 3, 2015

Katy Perry confronts Australia's Abbott on gay marriage

US pop star Katy Perry on Thursday took Tony Abbott to task over his stance on gay marriage, telling the Australian opposition leader she would not vote for him.

December 3, 2015

BHP Billiton to invest $2.6 bn in potash project

BHP Billiton, the world's biggest miner, said on Tuesday it would invest US$2.6 billion in work on a Canadian potash project, saying the longer-term outlook for the fertiliser was "compelling".

December 3, 2015

Australia gifts Prince George a baby crocodile

Australia's tropical Northern Territory presented an unusual gift to Britain's new royal baby, Prince George, on Thursday -- a crocodile hatched on the day his conception was announced.

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.