NewsNewsAustraliaWelcome to Australia's hottest beach event - nowhere near the seaTonnes of sand and flocks of tourists are ferried into Cootamundra for its annual volleyball tournament.1 day agoAustraliaInland Australia town turns streets into a beach for volleyball contestFor 25 years, a rural Australian town has been transforming its main street into an inland beach.2 days agoAustraliaRain ends Ireland & Australia's T20 World Cup hopesIreland and Australia are both eliminated from the T20 World Cup as washes out the Group B game between the Irish and Zimbabwe.5 days agoCricketBondi Beach shooting accused faces court for the first timeThe 24-year-old faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder and one of committing a terrorist attack.6 days agoAustraliaAustralian presenter apologises for drinking before slurred Olympics reportDanika Mason also blamed the cold, after talking about coffee and iguanas in her live cross.3 days agoAustraliaAustralia bans citizen trying to return from IS camp in SyriaThe person temporarily banned is among a group of 34 who this week attempted to leave the camp for Australia.4 days agoWorldEx-winger Utai in serious condition after shootingFormer NRL star Matt Utai is in a "critical condition" after being shot multiple times outside his home in Sydney, Australia.5 days agoRugby LeagueFeatures & AnalysisSydney police plead for return of man, 85, kidnapped by mistake Police say they're 'a million percent confident' Chris Baghsarian was not the intended target.Sussan Ley and the glass cliff: Does Australian politics still have a problem with women?The Liberal Party elected its first female leader at a time of crisis. She lasted less than a year.This tiny Australian town is up for sale - but the locals don't want to leaveResidents say the sale of Licola - population, five - jeopardises its future.Four attacks in 48 hours: How east Australia's beaches became a 'perfect storm' for sharksHuman-shark encounters in Australia are rising - but experts are keen to point out it isn't the animals' fault.A national tragedy 30 years ago united Australia. Why hasn't the Bondi shooting?Political spats brewing since the tragedy last month have overshadowed a national day of mourning.Watch/ListenEmergency call released of boy who swam for hours to save familyAustin Appelbee, 13, swam to get help for his mother and siblings after they were swept out to sea.Watch: Snake at train station scares Sydney commutersPeople were seen running away as soon as they came across the venomous snake.'Really scary': Sydney residents react to shark attacksThe BBC spoke to people in Sydney about the four shark attacks in 48 hours along Australia's New South Wales coast.Man swims in flooded Sydney golf course after heavy rainHeavy rain did not dampen a man's spirits as he decided to take a dive into a flooded Sydney golf course.Aerial footage shows cars swept away by flash floods on Great Ocean RoadAustralia's Great Ocean Road closed on Thursday after flash floods hit the state of Victoria. Latest updates1 day agoWelcome to Australia's hottest beach event - nowhere near the seaTonnes of sand and flocks of tourists are ferried into Cootamundra for its annual volleyball tournament.1 day ago1 day agoZampa rejects idea Australia do not value T20sAustralia depart the T20 World Cup with a thumping, nine-wicket consolation victory over Oman in Pallekele.1 day ago1 day agoAustralia hammer Oman in final World Cup gameAustralia depart the T20 World Cup with a nine-wicket consolation victory over Oman in Pallekele.1 day ago2 days agoInland Australia town turns streets into a beach for volleyball contestFor 25 years, a rural Australian town has been transforming its main street into an inland beach.2 days ago3 days agoAustralian presenter apologises for drinking before slurred Olympics reportDanika Mason also blamed the cold, after talking about coffee and iguanas in her live cross.3 days ago4 days ago'It smacks of England' - Australia fail again at T20 World CupMuddled selection and the lack of a plan B - how Australia's T20 World Cup campaign was derailed in Sri Lanka.4 days ago6 days agoSmith added to Australia squad before crucial matchBatter Steve Smith is added to Australia's T20 World Cup squad in time for Monday's crucial match against Sri Lanka in Kandy.6 days ago6 days agoBondi Beach shooting accused faces court for the first timeThe 24-year-old faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder and one of committing a terrorist attack.6 days ago13 Feb 2026Watchdog to investigate Sydney police after anti-Herzog protest violenceVideos emerged of police appearing to punch protesters at rally against Israeli president on Monday.13 Feb 2026...