Bashir ordered to stand trial in Jakarta
SYDNEY, March 10 (AAP)- Radical Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Bashir must stand trial over terrorism charges, judges have ordered in Jakarta.
Meares finally has sprint confidence
SYDNEY, March 10 (AAP) - Australian track cycling star Anna Meares finally has the form and belief to win the coveted sprint world title.
40-year loan plans as funding costs rise
SYDNEY (AAP) March 10 - Australia has yet to go down the path of passing off higher mortgage costs to the next generation, with standard home loan stopping at 25 rather than 40 years, as is the cas
Police interview Ricky Nixon: report
SYDNEY, March 10 (AAP)- Embattled player agent Ricky Nixon has reportedly been interviewed over his involvement with the teenage girl behind the AFL nude photo scandal.
Myrtle rust threatens 2500 native species
SYDNEY (AAP) March 10 - Scientists are baffled by a mysterious fungus that is turning the leaves of Australia's gumtrees yellow and covering them with red-ringed pustules.
NRL ready to move on from off-field dramas
SYDNEY (AAP) March 10 - Not even 26 years of top grade coaching can take the edge off an NRL season-opener for veteran coach Brian Smith.
Coalition wins top spot, nudist wins PR
SYDNEY, March 10 (AAP) - The NSW coalition, which is on track to win government later this month, has drawn the prime position on the ballot paper for the upper house.
PM to tour indigenous health services
SYDNEY, March 10 (AAP)-Prime Minister Julia Gillard will visit indigenous health services as the government works to close the gap between black and white disadvantage.
Rats, snakes descend on far west Qld town
SYDNEY, March 10 (AAP) - The town of Bedourie in far western Queensland has been struck by a rat plague - and snakes looking for a feed are following them into town.
Key Aust exports hit $165 billion in 2010
SYDNEY, March 10 (AAP)- Steady demand from key trade partners in Asia pushed Australia's energy and minerals export earnings to $165 billion in 2010.
