News for 'Queensland'

Breaking boundaries a way of life for Alyssa Healy

Breaking boundaries a way of life for Alyssa Healy

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

A young Alyssa Healy grew up batting in a backyard where hitting windows meant getting out. Now, she just breaks glass ceilings. Healy is the latest in Australia's most storied cricketing lineage, with all the pluck and expectation that comes with it.

Hurdles champion Pearson pulls out of Rio Olympics

Hurdles champion Pearson pulls out of Rio Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Australia's Olympic champion high hurdler Sally Pearson has pulled out of the Rio de Janeiro games after tearing her hamstring in training.

A mango a day may keep diabetes at bay

A mango a day may keep diabetes at bay

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

Some mango components act on the same pathways that diabetes and cholesterol drugs target.

Crucial eagle lifts Bhullar to Fiji International title

Crucial eagle lifts Bhullar to Fiji International title

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

India's Gaganjeet Bhullar chipped in from off the green to record an eagle on the 17th hole to propel himself to a one-shot victory in the Fiji International.

Kasprowicz announces retirement

Kasprowicz announces retirement

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

The Australian seamer, who played significant part in the world champions' 2004 Test series triumph in India, retired from all forms of cricket.

Watson could open in Tests

Watson could open in Tests

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Captain Ricky Ponting believes Shane Watson could replace retired opening batsman Justin Langer in Australia's Test side.

Haneef's lawyers release interview transcript

Haneef's lawyers release interview transcript

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

His lawyer Peter Russo said that the Indian doctor now wants to clear his name by releasing the full transcript of the interview.

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

I feel like getting out there and bowling: Johnson

I feel like getting out there and bowling: Johnson

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

A rejuvenated Mitchell Johnson needs only one victim to become Australia's third-highest Test wicket-taker but will hope for a bigger haul at his home ground in Perth, where New Zealand will be fighting to keep the three-match series alive.

Adani to go ahead with projects in Australia despite govt change

Adani to go ahead with projects in Australia despite govt change

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Adani will go ahead with its $15 bn mine, rail and port project.

Want to lose weight? Believe in yourself

Want to lose weight? Believe in yourself

Rediff.com3 May 2008

Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology have carried out the study and found that self-efficacy has a strong influence on a woman's decision to do more exercise or eat more healthily. "Self efficacy is our belief that we can produce the result we want to produce, so a person with high dietary self-efficacy believes they can eat healthily no matter what -- even when bored, upset, tired, on holiday or at a party." "

India complain about practice pitches after Dhawan injury

India complain about practice pitches after Dhawan injury

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

India have complained about the uneven bounce on the practice pitches at the Gabba nets after Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli were injured warming up for the fourth day of the second Test against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday.

Gilchrist scores 131 off 95 balls

Gilchrist scores 131 off 95 balls

Rediff.com18 Nov 2006

Australia's wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist issued an ominous warning to England ahead of next week's first Ashes test with a blazing century on Friday.

Ever heard of Schoolies Week? Witness that insanity here

Ever heard of Schoolies Week? Witness that insanity here

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Know how 18-year-olds in Australia celebrate when they complete their schooling?

Want to study in Australia?

Want to study in Australia?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2005

Attend the Australia Roadshow 2005 for information on further studies in Australia.

Tennis has a new kid on the block

Tennis has a new kid on the block

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

15-year-old Bernard Tomic became the youngest junior Grand Slam champion when he won the Australian Open on Sunday.

Four charges against Indian Dr Death dropped

Four charges against Indian "Dr Death" dropped

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

Australian authorities have dropped four charges against India-born surgeon Jayant Patel, who is allegedly involved in the deaths of 17 of his patients.

Australia's Stosur hires Murray's former coach Maclagan

Australia's Stosur hires Murray's former coach Maclagan

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Former U.S. Open champion Samantha Stosur has turned to Andy Murray's former coach Miles Maclagan to help reverse her slide down the world rankings, Tennis Australia said on Thursday.

Steve Waugh rates this player above Sachin, Lara and Kallis

Steve Waugh rates this player above Sachin, Lara and Kallis

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has overlooked legends Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Jacques Kallis, Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne to select Adam Gilchrist as the greatest player of the 21st century. Waugh said Gilchrist's game-changing career, in which he effectively evolved the wicketkeeping position to wicketkeeper-batsman, was what made him his No.1 choice. "I think the guy who's changed the game the most you would have to say is Adam Gilchrist," Waugh told Cricket Australia.

Facebook data concern at Commonwealth Games

Facebook data concern at Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

According to AFP, the local Gold Coast council is offering a service up to 10 times normal speed after laying new fibre cables to coincide with the multi-sport event next month, which is contested between nations that are members of the Commonwealth.

British driver Edwards dies in crash while coaching

British driver Edwards dies in crash while coaching

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

British racing driver Sean Edwards has been killed in a crash at the Queensland Raceway in Australia.

Modern science can't unravel the pyramids

Modern science can't unravel the pyramids

Rediff.com28 Jul 2006

The have been unable to solve one of ancient history's oldest mysteries, whether the pyramids in Egypt had anything to do with planetary positions.

Four seamers against India

Four seamers against India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Australia coach Tim Nielsen has said that Australia will not hesitate to unleash four fast bowlers against India in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.

'Dr Death' told to stand trial in Australia

'Dr Death' told to stand trial in Australia

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

Dr Patel has been linked to the deaths of 17 patients at Bundaberg Base Hospital in the state's south-east.

5 reasons why SBI's $1bn lifeline to Adani's Australia project needs to be questioned

5 reasons why SBI's $1bn lifeline to Adani's Australia project needs to be questioned

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Was Adani able to clinch this loan merely as a result of his proximity to Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

Soon, Crocodile Hunter's last adventure on TV

Soon, Crocodile Hunter's last adventure on TV

Rediff.com2 Dec 2006

Irwin was filming off the coast of Queensland in September when he was struck through the heart by a stingray's barb; since then he has been mourned around the globe.

Australia rejects Dr Death's offer to return

Australia rejects Dr Death's offer to return

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

Australia rejects Dr Death's offer to return to face charges

Border steps down as selector

Border steps down as selector

Rediff.com10 Oct 2006

The former Australia Test captain resigned as a member of Cricket Australia's National Selection Panel.

Hookes blames Ganguly for stalemate

Hookes blames Ganguly for stalemate

Rediff.com28 Nov 2003

David Hookes launched a stinging attack on Sourav Ganguly after the Indians' tour opener against Victoria at the MCG petered out in stalemate.

Is 'Dr Death' trying to flee US to India?

Is 'Dr Death' trying to flee US to India?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

Speculation that Patel, who is under investigation by Queensland police, was trying to flee US were fuelled by reports that he had severed his ties with his lawyers.

Mahindra re-enters Australia after 20 years

Mahindra re-enters Australia after 20 years

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

"Mahindra Utes initially will be available only in New South wales but the dealer network will include Queensland within a month or two," importer Michael Tynan, who has been a car dealer for more than 40 years, said.

Injured Finch to miss 3rd T20; Khawaja to replace him

Injured Finch to miss 3rd T20; Khawaja to replace him

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Australia captain Aaron Finch will miss the third and final T20 International against India in Sydney on Sunday because of a left hamstring injury he suffered, on Friday, and he will be replaced in the squad by Usman Khawaja.

Watson ruled out of Ashes opener

Watson ruled out of Ashes opener

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

The Australian all-rounder was ruled out of the first Test against England after failing to recover from a hamstring injury.

Martyn sidelined by elbow injury

Martyn sidelined by elbow injury

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

He pulled out of his last warm-up match before the first Ashes Test on Friday.

Gabba in line for Pink Ball Test?

Gabba in line for Pink Ball Test?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

If crowds flock to the India ODI on Friday, the Gabba could host a day-night Test.

Hewitt grinds down Federer to clinch Brisbane title

Hewitt grinds down Federer to clinch Brisbane title

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

Australia's Lleyton Hewitt delighted his home fans when he battled to a typically gutsy 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 victory over Swiss top seed Roger Federer in the Brisbane International final on Sunday.

PIX: Parineeti's Australian holiday

PIX: Parineeti's Australian holiday

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Let's journey with Parineeti Chopra to Australia!

Australia step up Ashes prep

Australia step up Ashes prep

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

Australia's top players have swapped traditional white cricket clothing for Army greens as they step up their preparations for the Ashes series.

Australia pick spin-heavy squad for India Tests

Australia pick spin-heavy squad for India Tests

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

Uncapped leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson , 23, joins lead spinner Nathan Lyon and left-arm orthodox Ashton Agar and Steve O'Keefe.

Another Dr Death in Australia?

Another Dr Death in Australia?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

Dr Jaideep Bali is suspected to have administered morphine to the patient.