Swing bowler Mitchell Johnson took six wickets to help Australia bowl out England for 187 and take control of the third Ashes test.

Mike Hussey predicts Mitchell Johnson is set for a big day today in the third Ashes test in Perth.

Shane Warne has ended talks of a comeback to test cricket saying he isn't match fit to make a return.

Not even the old fire alarm in the middle of the night gag will distract the England cricket team.

England's swingman Jimmy Anderson can sleep with almost as much precision as he can bowl.

England take their first look at the WACA ground today, where the grassy nature of the pitch has already caused quite a stir.

The phone hasn't stopped ringing for shock Australian test selection Michael Beer.

A group of businessmen have reportedly offered Shane Warne $1 million to return to test cricket for the Ashes series.

They're not the favourite bands of most critics, but that's not important for Pendulum, writes Gillian Orr

NZ boxer Shane Cameron made a feisty and successful debut to the next phase of his career in Perth overnight (NZT).

The teaching programme, which recognises the contribution of gay people in history, was created in an effort to stamp out homophobic bullying.

A 57-year-old woman is believed to have become Australia's oldest mother after giving birth to twins last week.

A 19-year-old woman was saved during a ferocious attack by a great white shark when another snorkeller pulled on its tail.

A man was tasered 13 times in a Perth police station as nine officers stood by, says a corruption watchdog.

An Australian ombudsman is taking a NZX listed New Image to court to recover hundreds of thousands of dollars it says is owed to 14 workers.

Fundraiser to aid the homeless gives executives the chance to do good, and be better role models.

New Zealand sailor Andrew Murdoch snatched bronze at the Laser world championship off Hayling Island, England, today.

Parents are appalled that students at a West Australian high school were asked to plan a terrorist attack.