Qld disaster bill blows out by $1 billion
It's been a day of balancing the budget for Queensland's disaster recovery, with the damage bill swelling by another $1 billion and a new promise to pay out most of the controversial Premier's Appe
O'Farrell defends NSW debate gag decision
The NSW opposition is in no position to complain about the government's use of archaic laws to gag an upper house debate on public sector wage reforms, the premier says.
Carbon tax would push green power: govt
The government used World Environment Day to reveal new Treasury modelling that says a carbon tax will promote a substantial expansion of low- and zero-emission power generation.
Qld first for Katter's new political party
Maverick MP Bob Katter has launched a new political party he says will be a force to be reckoned with at the next federal and Queensland polls.
Three golds to Stratton at diving trials
Commonwealth Games gold medallist Sharleen Stratton collected her third gold on Saturday at the world diving selection trials at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.
Campese set for NRL return against Cowboys
Terry Campese looks likely to take the field for Canberra in Sunday's NRL clash with North Queensland in the national capital.
Cats crush Western Bulldogs by 61 points
Geelong coach Chris Scott said the Cats had plenty of improvement left in them after thumping the Western Bulldogs by 61 points on Saturday.
Missing Vic teen found safe
A 13-year-old girl from rural Victoria who texted a family member that she was running away has been found on a bush track.
NSW IR bill clears upper house hurdle
The NSW government's contentious public sector wage changes have all but passed the upper house, after the coalition took the extraordinary step of gagging filibustering MPs.
Asylum seeker boat intercepted
An asylum seeker boat carrying 59 people has been intercepted northwest of Christmas Island.
Fifty-seven passengers and two crew members were on board.
