SYDNEY (Reuters) - Shares in Australia's Whitehaven Coal Ltd <WHC.AX> rose as much as 9 percent on Wednesday after the company's top shareholder, embattled tycoon Nathan Tinkler, offloaded about half his stake to cut his debts. Full story
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's coastal Wyong region outside Sydney, a pretty stretch of pristine beaches and wildlife-filled wetlands, isn't high on the travel agenda of most Chinese tourists. Full story
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's Virtus Health Ltd <VRT.AX> became the first in-vitro fertilization company in the world to list, hitting the boards at a 7 percent premium to its offer price and sparking hope of renewed life in the country's stalled initial public offering market. Full story
SYDNEY (Reuters) - One of the Australian radio presenters who staged a royal prank call that was linked to the suicide of a London nurse has been awarded the title of "Top Jock" by his employer, radio network Southern Cross Austereo. Full story
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Commodity currencies nursed heavy losses in Asia on Wednesday as the dollar continued a gradual recovery from an early-week selloff, although investors were wary of any disappointment in a trio of U.S. job reports. Full story
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Shares in Australian surfwear company Billabong International Ltd <BBG.AX> plummeted as much as 58 percent on Tuesday after it said it had ended takeover talks with two potential suitors. Full story
Whale watcher in Sydney, Australia got the chance to see whales making their yearly migration from the south. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports.
Motorcycle racer Chris Matheson took a terrifying tumble off his motorcycle at around 230 miles per hour at a raceway in Sydney, Australia. Despite tumbling for about 100 feet, he only suffered a broken ankle.
A rainbow-colored pedestrian crossing in Sydney has been removed, angering the gay community. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
Members of the British pop boy band One Direction are slated to get their own wax statues, which will go on tour to Madame Tussauds in London, New York and Sydney.
A young driver lost control of his vehicle and ended up in a swimming pool in Sydney on Sunday. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
Australia's soccer player Tim Cahill signs autographs during an event to celebrate their World Cup qualification in central Sydney June 19, 2013. Substitute Josh Kennedy's dramatic goal seven minutes from time sent Australia to the World Cup finals for the fourth time on Tuesday, ending a nervous ni
Australia's soccer player Josh Kennedy poses for pictures with fans during an event to celebrate their World Cup qualification in central Sydney June 19, 2013. Substitute Josh Kennedy's dramatic goal seven minutes from time sent Australia to the World Cup finals for the fourth time on Tuesday, endin
Australia's soccer player Tim Cahill throws a ball to the crowd as coach Holger Osieck looks on during an event to celebrate their World Cup qualification in central Sydney June 19, 2013. Substitute Josh Kennedy's dramatic goal seven minutes from time sent Australia to the World Cup finals for the
Australian soccer player Josh Kennedy signs autographs during an event to celebrate their World Cup qualification in central Sydney June 19, 2013. Substitute Josh Kennedy's dramatic goal seven minutes from time sent Australia to the World Cup finals for the fourth time on Tuesday, ending a nervous n
