SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian consumer prices rose by the most in over two years in the September quarter as housing and travel costs climbed, data showed on Wednesday, while a shockingly sharp jump in core inflation seemed to rule out a near-term cut in interest rates.

Australia’s core inflation accelerated beyond expectations last quarter, complicating the Reserve Bank’s path to further policy easing and prompting money markets to slash bets on a near-term interest-rate cut.

The India vs Australia T20I at Manuka Oval was abandoned after 58 balls due to rain, but highlighted India's strong T20 World Cup plans.

England’s autumn campaign begins on Saturday against the Wallabies and Steve Borthwick’s team selection is one of the most intriguing of his tenure.

The Manuka Oval pitch is a bowler's haven, with the average T20 score hovering around the 144 mark. Today's match will most likely not see 200+ scores, but batters like Suryakumar and Abhishek will have the onus on them to get some runs under their belts in the series opener.

Instagram owner Meta and other social media firms said on Tuesday they will comply with a ban on users under the age of 16, adding that they will start deactivating accounts once the law takes effect on December 10.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he has discussed Australia’s critical-minerals deal with the United States during a “positive” meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

Harmanpreet Kaur's Team India will take on reigning champions Australia in the 2nd semi-final of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025. The winner will face South Africa in the finale on Sunday, Nove

Minjee Lee earned MVP honors as Australia won the 2025 International Crown, marking a turning point in women's golf history.

Dutch Olympian Steven van de Velde has been denied a visa to compete in the beach volleyball world championships in Australia.

Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia, who split from Bryan in October 2024, said she wants to quit New York and move to Byron Bay in January.