Volcanic ash causes air traffic turmoil
SYDNEY, June 12 (AAP)-Flights to and from Melbourne, Tasmania and New Zealand have come to a halt as Australian airlines take no chances after a plume of volcanic ash from South America was detecte
Slain digger knew the risks, says family
SYDNEY, June 12 (AAP)- The parents and siblings of soldier Rowan Robinson, the 27th Australian soldier to die on duty in Afghanistan, say it will take time to adjust to the "terrible reality" he is
Govt announces new smog rules for cars
The federal government insists jobs will be protected when it introduces emission restrictions on new cars and utes aimed at reducing hazardous smog.
LeCras stars as Eagles down Crows
West Coast coach John Worsfold insists the Eagles haven't landed as an AFL force despite crushing a hapless Adelaide by 39 points on Saturday.
Ray Warren diagnosed with prostate cancer
Popular rugby league commentator Ray `Rabbits' Warren has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Two boys indecently assaulted in Vic
Police have released a photo of a man wanted in relation to the indecent assault of two teenage boys using public transport in Melbourne.
Two boys indecently assaulted in Vic
Police have released a photo of a man wanted in relation to the indecent assault of two teenage boys using public transport in Melbourne.
Sydney woman refused bail over body find
A young woman has been refused bail after a decomposing body was found wrapped in old sheets beneath stairs at a house in Sydney's north.
Tony Abbott to meet with Nauru's president
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott will meet with Nauru's president to gauge the island nation's willingness to reopen its asylum seeker detention centre.
Afghanistan digger Andrew Jones farewelled
Lance Corporal Andrew Jones has been remembered as a courageous soldier who volunteered to serve in a high conflict zone.
