Will the Mad Monk pull a surprise?

Australia is never short of characters. From the land of Merv Hughes and Shane Warne comes maverick Aussie politician Tony Abbott. Nicknamed the 'Mad Monk', Tony is currently tied in a razor's......

Twilight sweeps Teen Choice Awards

Vampire movie Twilight swept away the Teen Choice Awards by winning 11 awards. The 2008 hit film walked away with best movie drama gong, while lead stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart won......

Sexiest Man Alive to host Oscars

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced that Hugh Jackman will be the host of the 81st annual Oscars, to be held February 22. The rugged Australian -- who stars......

Casanova: Been there, seen that

Giacomo Casanova, hats off. This is a true man of legend. The iconic lover of the 18th Century, he estimated the number of his women at about 1000. His autobiography-- don't all romantics like to......

Chanel Nicole!

After creating a buzz about her rumoured liaison with rock singer Lenny Kravitz, Nicole Kidman is in the news again. A snippet in www.salon.com mentions the Oscar winner has recently signed a......

U-19 PIX: Australia hand India another final heartbreak

IMAGE: Australia's players celebrate a wicket during the U-19 World Cup final against India in Benoni on Sunday. Photographs: ICC/X A dominant Australian side produced a superb all-round......

PHOTOS: Australia are new U19 World Cup Champions

IMAGES from the Under-19 World Cup final between India and Australia in Benoni on Sunday SCORECARD IMAGE: Set 254 to win, India cut a sorry figure with the bat as they were all out for 174 in......

India vs Australia: Key head-to-head battles to watch out for

IMAGE: India will take on Australia in the under-19 World Cup final on Sunday. Photograph: ICC World Cup/X The stage is set for another blockbuster India vs Australia ICC final. The two......

U-19 Final: India's young turks aim for World Cup glory

  IMAGE: India captain Uday Saharan's batting style resembles the 1980s and 90s' top-order accumulators. Photograph: ICC/X Few careers will get wings to soar while some will fade into oblivion......

U-19 World Cup: Australia survive Namibia scare

IMAGE: Australia edged Namibia by four wickets in a low-scoring match at the Under-19 World Cup, in Kimberley, on Monday. Photograph: ICC 2023 Australian captain Hugh Weibgen was put to work on......