More mining jobs under carbon tax: Gillard
SYDNEY (AAP) - June 14 - Prime Minister Julia Gillard says there will be more employment in mining and related industries under a carbon price, as a coal industry study pointed to thousands of jobs
Barnes hopeful of World Cup berth
SYDNEY (AAP) - June 14 - Berrick Barnes is hoping to be named in the Wallabies World Cup squad next month despite withdrawing from the remainder of the Super Rugby season to deal with head knock-re
Selwood cops four at the tribunal
SYDNEY (AAP) - June 14 - Star Geelong midfielder Joel Selwood received a four-match suspension at Tuesday night's AFL tribunal hearing.
No spots guaranteed for Lockyer farewell
SYDNEY (AAP) - June 14 - Queensland warhorse Petero Civoniceva says a spot in Darren Lockyer's final State of Origin appearance next month is not guaranteed if NSW square the series on Wednesday ni
Collingwood thrash Demons by 88 points
SYDNEY (AAP) - June 13 - A career-best six-goal haul by power forward Travis Cloke helped Collingwood cruise to an 88-point AFL thrashing of Melbourne at the MCG on Monday.
PM confirms no meeting with Dalai Lama
SYDNEY (AAP) - June 13 - Prime Minister Julia Gillard has finally confirmed she will not meet with the Dalai Lama when he visits Canberra on Tuesday.
Second ash cloud may threaten Australia
SYDNEY (AAP) - June 13 - A second volcanic ash cloud could drift across south eastern Australia within the next two days, with the potential to cause further disruptions to airline schedules.
Nauru ready to sign UN Refugee Convention
SYDNEY (AAP) - June 13 - Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's plan to reopen the asylum seeker detention centre on Nauru has received a boost after the tiny country revealed it plans to ratify the Unite
50 more buildings fall in latest NZ quakes
SYDNEY (AAP) - June 13 - More than 50 buildings collapsed and there was severe disruption to electricity and water supplies in Christchurch rocked by two more quakes.
Flight backlog could take days to clear
SYDNEY (AAP) - June 13 - Passengers stranded by the volcanic ash plume that has disrupted air travel in southeastern Australia and New Zealand could be delayed at least until Wednesday.
