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Posted at 5:02
Sydney outbreak thought to have reached Melbourne
The Australian city which beat its second wave says its facing danger with its first cases in months.
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Posted at 1:32
Your tales of intrepid European travels
By Francesca Williams
BBC News
A bus adventure story prompted you to tell us your tales of travelling around Europe in the 1960s and 70s.
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Posted at 12:38 30 Dec
Barty to partner Brady at Australian Open
World number one Ashley Barty will partner American Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open doubles competition.
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Posted at 3:54 30 Dec
Sydney tightens restrictions ahead of New Year
The Australian city is battling a worsening outbreak after months of next to no cases.
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Posted at 23:26 29 Dec
Anger over 'backpacker' party on Sydney beach
Australian minister says temporary visa holders who flout coronavirus restrictions could be deported.
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Posted at 14:12 29 Dec
How Covid-19 has left Royal fans 'disappointed'
By Mariam Issimdar
BBC News
About 5,000 people usually spend their Christmas morning watching the Royal Family arrive at church - but not this year.
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Posted at 13:43 29 Dec
Sydney beach party in breach of Covid regulations
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Video caption: Covid: Sydney beach party in breach of regulations
Video shared on social media of the Bronte Beach Christmas Day gathering shows people singing and dancing.
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Posted at 10:53 29 Dec
India in Australia 2020-21
Fixtures, results and scorecards for India's tour of Australia, featuring three ODIs, three Twenty20s and four Tests.
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Posted at 0:24 29 Dec
Father and son rescued after friends walk 12 hours
Their friends walked for hours through the Australian desert to seek help after their car got stuck.
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Posted at 11:28 28 Dec
First Aboriginal cricketer inducted to Hall of Fame
Johnny Mullagh was one of the stars of the first Australian cricket tour of England in 1868.
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Posted at 10:46 28 Dec
Listen: Australia v India - second Test, day four
Listen to ABC Grandstand commentary from day four of the second Test between Australia and India in Melbourne.
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Posted at 9:46 28 Dec
Federer to miss Australian Open
Six-time champion Roger Federer will miss the Australian Open for the first time in his career as he continues his recovery from knee surgery.
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Posted at 10:59 27 Dec
Listen: Australia collapse in second innings against India
Listen to ABC Grandstand commentary from day three of the second Test between Australia and India in Melbourne.
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Posted at 16:16 26 Dec
Listen: Australia v India - Rahane's brilliant unbeaten ton gives tourists helpful lead
Listen to ABC Grandstand commentary from day two of the second Test between Australia and India in Melbourne.
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Posted at 8:48 26 Dec
India on top as Smith makes rare duck
By Jack Skelton
BBC Sport
Australia's talisman Steve Smith falls for his first Test duck in over four years as India dismiss the hosts for 195 on day one of the Boxing Day Test.
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Posted at 14:13 25 Dec
Australian saved in five-day Antarctica rescue
Australia, China and the US work together to medically evacuate the expeditioner.
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Posted at 13:52 24 Dec
'This is Paine's Australia Test team now'
By Geoff Lemon
Australian cricket commentator
As Australia prepare for their Boxing Day Test against India, we look at how Tim Paine has grown into an undisputed leader of their Test team.
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Posted at 13:19 24 Dec
Listen: Australia v India - second Test, day one
Listen to ABC Grandstand commentary from day one of the second Test between Australia and India in Melbourne.
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Posted at 12:51 24 Dec
Boulter enters Australian Open draw
Britain's Katie Boulter is set to join Johanna Konta and Heather Watson in the Australian Open main draw after using an injury-protected ranking to enter.
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Posted at 1:57 24 Dec
Facebook pulls chef's page over Covid conspiracies
Australian celebrity chef Pete Evans has been criticised for spreading misinformation to his followers.
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