International beverage giant SABMiller Plc hopes to engage with the board of brewer Foster's Group Ltd to understand why Foster's has rejected a $9.51 billion takeover offer.

Squaring up with Greg Inglis for walking out on a deal with the six-time premiers will not be on Brisbane's agenda when they tackle NRL danger side South Sydney in Perth on Friday night.

In a rare show of solidarity key NSW and Queensland figures have backed Johnathan Thurston to avoid suspension and take his part in the deciding State of Origin match at Suncorp Stadium next month.

Broadcaster Derryn Hinch looks likely to be sentenced to home detention but in conditions that should reflect prison as much as possible.

More than 1000 people have come forward with allegations of bullying and sexual abuse of defence personnel, the law firm running a government-ordered inquiry has revealed.

Howling winds have swept across three states as a formidable cold front downed power lines, felled trees and dumped snow.

A man arrested for allegedly attempting to send 101 asylum seekers by boat to Australia is set to become the first person charged in Indonesia under new laws that criminalise people smuggling.

Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan is concerned about the unfolding Greek debt crisis, but he believes Australia is shielded by the economic strength of the Asia-Pacific region.

A swollen ash cloud from the Chilean volcano could disrupt travel at Australia's major airports for two days, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers.

The internet is set for one of its most significant changes in years, after the global governing body for domain names approved a major expansion.