News for 'New South Wales'

Australia: Convicted Indian doctor drops practice

Australia: Convicted Indian doctor drops practice

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

Sood, who could get a 10-year jail term, is due to face a hearing before the state medical tribunal next month. Last week, the New South Wales Supreme Court held Sood guilty of illegally carrying out an abortion.

SHOCKING! Hindu deities' on Aussie beer bottles

SHOCKING! Hindu deities' on Aussie beer bottles

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

An Australian brewery has come under fire after its alcoholic ginger beer bottles were labelled with pictures of Hindu deities Ganesh and Lakshmi.

Young gun Green picked in Australia's white-ball squad for India series

Young gun Green picked in Australia's white-ball squad for India series

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Australia play India in three One-day internationals in Sydney and Canberra from Nov. 27, followed by three Twenty20's from Dec. 4.

India to boycott Test series over quarantine rules?

India to boycott Test series over quarantine rules?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

'No different from anyone else, if they are coming from a declared hotspot they will have to quarantine'

Sydney choked by hazardous haze from Australia bush fires

Sydney choked by hazardous haze from Australia bush fires

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Dangerous smoke haze hangs over the city of Sydney as the New South Wales fire danger risk is raised from 'very high' to 'severe'. Sydney air quality is 11 times the hazardous level due to the ongoing bushfires.

Australia for stronger trade ties with India

Australia for stronger trade ties with India

Rediff.com28 May 2004

Australia, especially the state of New South Wales, wants to clinch every opportunity to strengthen trade and business links with India, officials have said.\n\n\n\n

The horrible price wildlife is paying due to Australian fires

The horrible price wildlife is paying due to Australian fires

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

As fires continue to rip through Australia, some devastating numbers are emerging: At least 24 people killed. More than 15.6 million acres torched. Over 1,400 homes destroyed. And, according to one biodiversity expert's count, an estimated 480 million animals killed.

'He's a class player against all types of bowling'

'He's a class player against all types of bowling'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Babar was also one of the few bright spots from Pakistan's previous tour to Australia in 2019-2020, where he scored 97 and 101.

Stokes rested from South Africa T20s, Potts called up

Stokes rested from South Africa T20s, Potts called up

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Spinner Adil Rashid returns to both T20 and ODI squads after missing the series against India to make The Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.

Finch suffers blow to head in Sheffield Shield tie

Finch suffers blow to head in Sheffield Shield tie

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Aaron Finch suffered a blow to his head during a Sheffield Shield encounter on Saturday and was substituted by Travis Dean after Australia's limited-overs captain experienced concussion symptoms.

Australian PM, Modi rename Sydney suburb of Harris Park as 'Little India'

Australian PM, Modi rename Sydney suburb of Harris Park as 'Little India'

Rediff.com23 May 2023

A street in Sydney, Australia, was on Tuesday officially renamed as "Little India" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese during a special community event.

Day 3, Hughes injury update: Fight for dear life continues

Day 3, Hughes injury update: Fight for dear life continues

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes remains in an induced coma on Thursday after spending a second night in a Sydney, with the local ambulance service now under scrutiny for their response to the accident.

Students get travel discount in Oz to prevent race atacks

Students get travel discount in Oz to prevent race atacks

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

The 35 per cent travel discount comes in the wake of racist attacks made on international students including Indians and aims to benefit students who stay away from their colleges or universities in particular.

Australia cricketer O'Keefe fined for drunken remarks

Australia cricketer O'Keefe fined for drunken remarks

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Australia spinner Stephen O'Keefe has been fined A$20,000 (12,041.42 pounds) and banned from a domestic one-day tournament after making 'highly inappropriate comments' while under the influence of alcohol, Cricket Australia said on Friday.

Victoria pulls out of 2026 CWG: 'Won't take money out of hospital, school fund'

Victoria pulls out of 2026 CWG: 'Won't take money out of hospital, school fund'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Australia's state of Victoria will not host the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to projected cost overruns.

Siraj was today allegedly referred to as 'Brown Dog', 'Big Monkey'

Siraj was today allegedly referred to as 'Brown Dog', 'Big Monkey'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Play was halted for close to 10 minutes before stadium security as well as New South Wales Police checked in to the relevant stand from where the nasty comments were being hurled at.

Big positive from Melbourne: Indian players test negative for COVID

Big positive from Melbourne: Indian players test negative for COVID

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

India's cricketers and staff have been cleared of COVID-19

Aus-Eng ODI to raise cash for flood victims

Aus-Eng ODI to raise cash for flood victims

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

Cricket Australia says the limited-overs cricket international between Australia and England at Brisbane on January 30 will be a fundraiser for victims of devastating floods in Queensland and New South Wales states.

Australian cricketer Khawaja must sort out off-field problems

Australian cricketer Khawaja must sort out off-field problems

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

The brother of Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has been taken into custody by counter-terrorism police

Indian student attacked by Khalistan supporters in Australia

Indian student attacked by Khalistan supporters in Australia

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The student was taken to Westmead Hospital with major injuries to his head, leg, and arm.

NSW, Trinidad & Tobago in a must-win situation

NSW, Trinidad & Tobago in a must-win situation

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Having narrowly lost their clash against Mumbai Indians, Caribbean side Trinidad and Tobago, need to sort out their batting as they take on former winners New South Wales in their Champions League Twenty20 cricket match, in Chennai on Wednesday.

Green signal: Young all-rounder replaces injured Inglis

Green signal: Young all-rounder replaces injured Inglis

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Inglis sustained an injury in a freak accident while playing golf.

Quad summit cancelled after Biden postpones Australia trip

Quad summit cancelled after Biden postpones Australia trip

Rediff.com17 May 2023

President Biden has been forced to turn his attention to domestic politics, as he works to hash out a deal with Republicans to prevent the US from defaulting on its debts at the end of this month.

Australia bring in Cummins to replace injured Starc

Australia bring in Cummins to replace injured Starc

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

The 23-year-old fast bowler has not played a Test since his stunning seven-wicket debut against South Africa as an 18-year-old in 2011.

'Chennai pitch is one of the most challenging'

'Chennai pitch is one of the most challenging'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Mumbai Indians all-rounder James Franklin, who top-scored with an unbeaten 42 in his side's five-wicket defeat to New South Wales on Sunday, said the Chepauk pitch was one of the most challenging he had played on.

Clark looks up to Watson, Warner to deliver for NSW

Clark looks up to Watson, Warner to deliver for NSW

Rediff.com1 Oct 2011

Veteran New South Wales pacer Stuart Clark, on Saturday, said his team's openers David Warner and Shane Watson are due big knocks in the Champions League Twenty20 and is hoping that these innings come in their remaining two group matches.

Indian team likely to commence Aus tour in Sydney

Indian team likely to commence Aus tour in Sydney

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

According to a report in ESPNCricinfo, Sydney could emerge as Indian contingent's port of entry and the city may allow them to train during their quarantine.

India alerts citizens about UK travel amid violent clashes

India alerts citizens about UK travel amid violent clashes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

"Indian travellers would be aware of recent disturbances in some parts of the United Kingdom. The High Commission of India in London is closely monitoring the situation," reads the message entitled 'Advisory for Indian Citizens Visiting the UK.'

UK: Parcel bomb injures one; third in three days

UK: Parcel bomb injures one; third in three days

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

The explosions come in the wake of the Al Qaeda's local cell asking its followers to carry out a wave of beheadings in Britain.

Zampa confident of a Test call-up in India tour

Zampa confident of a Test call-up in India tour

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

For the India tour, Zampa will be fighting for a spot with veteran offspinner Nathan Lyon.

Katich, Dippenaar  critical of slow Kotla wicket

Katich, Dippenaar critical of slow Kotla wicket

Rediff.com10 Oct 2009

Simon Katich and Boeta Dippenaar, captains of New South Wales and Diamond Eagles, slammed the newly-laid Ferozeshah Kotla pitch, saying it was far from ideal for Twenty20 cricket.

'Aus bushfires God's punishment for gay marriage'

'Aus bushfires God's punishment for gay marriage'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Former Aussie rugby star, Israel Folau likened Australia's legalising of same-sex marriage two years ago and the decriminalisation of abortion in the state of New South Wales last month to the book of Isaiah, which talks about the earth being devoured after laws have been broken and rules changed.

Here's why England need to be wary of Aussie pacer Starc

Here's why England need to be wary of Aussie pacer Starc

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Mitchell Starc claimed his second hat-trick of the match to lead New South Wales to a 171-run victory over Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield on Tuesday.

NSW trounce Victoria Bushrangers to enter final

NSW trounce Victoria Bushrangers to enter final

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

New South Wales breezed into the final of the Champions League Twenty20, steamrolling country cousins Victoria Bushrangers by 79 runs in a grossly lop-sided semi-final in Delhi on Wednesday night.

Champions League T20 fixtures

Champions League T20 fixtures

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

A look at the fixtures of the Champions League Twenty20 tournament.

Champions League T20 fixtures

Champions League T20 fixtures

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Indian Premier League-II runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore take on South Africa's Cape Cobras in the opening match of the Champions League Twenty20 [ Images ] cricket tournament that commences in Bangalore on October 8. Hyderabad will host the final, on October 23, as well as the second semi-final, on October 22, while Delhi will host the first semi-final on October 21.

Indian team wear black armbands to pay respect to Achrekar

Indian team wear black armbands to pay respect to Achrekar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The Indian cricketers wore black armbands on the opening day of the fourth and final Test against Australia in Sydney as a mark of respect for Sachin Tendulkar's coach Ramakant Achrekar who passed away on Wednesday.

Oz: Indian's body cremated 5 months after murder

Oz: Indian's body cremated 5 months after murder

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

After months of waiting, the body of a 33-year-old Indian businessman which was found dumped near New South Wales border last October, has been cremated by his family in Melbourne at a memorial ceremony.

Umpire killed by ball thrown by fielder

Umpire killed by ball thrown by fielder

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

A cricket umpire died at the weekend after being hit on the head by a ball thrown by a fielder. Alcwyn Jenkins, 72, was officiating on Saturday in a local league match at the St Helen's ground in Swansea, South Wales when the accident happened. He was airlifted to hospital but died shortly afterwards.

Aus: Couple, man detained for burning Indian alive

Aus: Couple, man detained for burning Indian alive

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

After charging an Indian couple for the brutal murder of Ranjodh Singh, whose body was found half burnt in New South Wales, the Australian police on Friday arrested a 25-year-old man for the murder.A motorist found Singh's badly burnt body off Wilga Road, approximately 20 kilometres south of Griffith in southern NSW on December 29.An autopsy revealed that Singh, 25, who had been bound and had his throat slashed, had been stabbed many times and was set alight while still alive