Multi-millionaire former banker Malcolm Turnbull is sworn in as prime minister of Australia on Tuesday, just hours after masterminding a coup against conservative leader Tony Abbott, and pledging a new style of leadership.

Hundreds of residents south of Sydney are forced to flee their homes because of rising floodwaters.

Police are investigating claims that Hollywood star Mel Gibson allegedly shoved and verbally abused an Australian photographer.

China's economic woes trigger European and Wall Street equity sell-offs and stir up fears for global growth.

A team of researchers has unexpectedly discovered four extinct underwater volcanoes off the coast of Sydney in Australia.

Ireland defeat Bangladesh by four wickets in the Tigers' third and last warm up match in Sydney.