Australian consumer prices jumped by the most in 2-1/2 years in the September quarter as electricity and travel costs climbed, while a shockingly large increase in the core inflation reading seemed to rule out any imminent rate cuts.

The stage is set for an electrifying clash as India take on Australia in the first T20I of the five-match series at the Manuka Oval, Canberra, on Wednesday. The match begins at 1:45 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 1:15 PM IST.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he has discussed Australia’s critical-minerals deal with the United States during a “positive” meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

By Stella Qiu SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian consumer prices rose by the most in over two years in the September quarter as electricity and local government charges climbed, while a shockingly large jump in core inflation seemed to rule out a near-term interest rate cut.

India will take on defending champions Australia in the second semifinal of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday. The seven-time champions have been unbeaten so far in the tournament,

Dutch Olympian Steven van de Velde, who was convicted in 2016 of raping a 12-year-old girl in Britain, has been refused a visa to compete in the Beach Volleyball World Championships in Australia, the government said on Tuesday.

Australia's richest person Gina Rinehart has doubled down on her holdings in Australia's Arafura Rare Earths , even as shares of the developer fell by more than a fifth of its value on Wednesday due to a discounted share placement.

Minjee Lee earned MVP honors as Australia won the 2025 International Crown, marking a turning point in women's golf history.

Paramount and UFC have announced an expansion of their partnership, securing UFC media rights for Paramount+ in Latin America and Australia.

Smith's knock included a partnership of 202 with number three Kurtis Patterson, who made 122 from 261 balls to press his case for a place in Australia's Ashes squad. Patterson played two Tests in 2019.