Contrary to the name, Australian shepherds—affectionately called Aussies—were bred as herding and working dogs on the American Frontier. Since their introduction in the 1800s, the active, playful, and ...

Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka are the top seeds for Australian Open 2026, headlining the men’s and women’s singles main draws to be revealed from 2.30pm AEDT on Thursday 15 January. Men’s second ...

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus waves to the crowd ...

The Australian dollar has been progressively losing value against the US dollar since July 2011. The value of the local currency now appears at a crossroads. The value of the Australian dollar from ...

Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams will return to the Australian Open in Melbourne for the first time in 5 years. And at age 45, the tournament said she is set to become the oldest ...

Can inflation be tamed without further interest rate hikes? And will the hot streak for gold and silver continue in 2026? Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Australian ...

Spanning shark mayhem, Nicolas Cage and porridge-making, here are film critic Luke Buckmaster’s 10 favourite Australian movies of the year More summer essentials Get our weekend culture and lifestyle ...

A gutted Cameron Smith has come up just short in his bid for a coveted maiden Australian Open title as Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen made an up-and-down for the ages on the final hole at Royal ...

Rory McIlroy is relishing his return at the Crown Australian Open, saying the country has been "starved" of top level golf. McIlroy leads the field at Royal Melbourne in what is the 108th edition of ...

The new DP World Tour season begins this week with the 2025 BMW Australian PGA Championship at Royal Queensland Golf Club. Here’s everything you need to know to watch the tournament, including a full ...

Australia has always punched above its weight musically, producing artists who not only dominated their home turf but also conquered the world stage. From the sweaty pub-rock circuit to glossy ...

The Australian coffee industry is having a growth spurt. The arrival of new coffee varieties into Australia and rising prices abroad have made local beans more competitive. Demand for Australian ...