Aussies still unaccounted for in Japan
Authorities are still struggling to contact more than 1000 Australians in Japan two days after the earthquake and tsunami struck.
Raiders thump Sharks 40-12 in Canberra
Canberra thrashed hapless Cronulla 40-12 in a seven-try NRL rout at Canberra Stadium on Sunday.
Newcastle thrash Panthers 42-8
Newcastle made a flying start to the new NRL season with a 42-8 thumping of Penrith at Centrebet Stadium on Sunday.
Aussie market points up despite weak leads
The Australian stock market has received mixed leads from offshore markets as investors grapple with the economic impact of a massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the world's third-largest econ
Keneally plans anti-mafia laws for NSW
NSW Premier Kristina Keneally plans to use some influence from the Big Apple to wipe out organised crime rings in NSW, if Labor wins the March election.
Abbott warns against carbon tax campaign
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has urged the government not to spend millions of dollars on an ad campaign for its proposed carbon tax.
Shocking wins Australian Cup
SYDNEY, March 12 (AAP)-Corey Brown has ridden through the pain barrier to reunite with Melbourne Cup winner Shocking and land the Australian Cup at Flemington.
Storm held to 6-6 by Manly
SYDNEY, March 12 (AAP)-Melbourne's quest for their first NRL competition points of the season stalled when they were held 6-6 by Manly at halftime at AAMI Park.
Reward offered in NSW murder cold case
SYDNEY, March 12 (AAP)- A $200,000 reward has been offered for information over the murder of Nigel McAree 35 years ago.
North pip Bulldogs, Scott slams AFL
SYDNEY, March 12 (AAP)- North Melbourne coach Brad Scott has savaged the AFL's new interchange rules, predicting they will go after this season.
