Indonesia's parliament has passed tough new laws aimed at combating people smuggling.

Ten Network Holdings Ltd head Lachlan Murdoch says all directors supported the appointment of James Warburton as the broadcaster's new chief executive.

Helmets should be mandatory for AFL players, according to former star Melbourne forward Russell Robertson.

More than one in five Australians are struggling to repay debt because of increased living costs, a survey shows.

SYDNEY (AAP) April 7 - Former Manchester United hardman Roy Keane has emerged as a shock contender to coach A-League club Melbourne Victory.

A man who caused a security breach that led to thousands of passengers being evacuated from Melbourne Airport appears to have eluded authorities.

SYDNEY (AAP) April 7 - The number of people in work is on the rise again, pushing the jobless rate below five per cent, and to a level that may start testing the nerves of the Reserve Bank.

SYDNEY (AAP) April 7 - A new waterfront battle is looming with planned strikes by the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) set to cripple stevedoring company Patrick.

SYDNEY (AAP) April 7 - The female cadet who went public over a sex scandal at defence's elite officer college has prompted others to come forward with allegations of predatory behaviour and cover-u

SYDNEY, April 6 (AAP) - Alicia Coutts sizzled in the 100m freestyle to claim her third national title before saying she'd relish the prospect of future duels with returning star Libby Trickett.