Aussie soldier cleared in Afghan incident
March 8 (AAP)-An Afghan man shot dead by an Australian soldier in Oruzgan last month posed an imminent threat to a joint patrol, Defence says.
Federal rail funding for NSW in jeopardy
March 8 (AAP)-Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese is pressuring the NSW opposition to commit to a $2.6 billion rail project if it wins the state election, or risk losing
Brendan Fevola to take anti-alcohol drug
March 8 (AAP)-Sacked Brisbane AFL star Brendan Fevola plans to take an anti-alcohol drug for the rest of his playing career.
Defiant Benji Marshall gets Tigers support
March 8 (AAP)-Wests Tigers chief executive Stephen Humphreys claimed Benji Marshall had the support of the club, its fans and sponsors as the star five-eighth vowed to fight the assault charge that
Vic man admits murdering girlfriend
March 8 (AAP)-A Melbourne man told his girlfriend to "hurry up and burn" after stabbing her and setting her alight at a suburban petrol station.
Jury given more time in Moran murder trial
March 8 (AAP)-The jury in the murder trial of gangland widow Judy Moran will resume deliberations for a seventh day after struggling to reach a unanimous verdict.
Qld economy growing despite disasters
March 8 (AAP)-There are some positive signs for the Queensland economy with new data showing growth despite the recent disasters which have devastated the state.
PM vows to tough it out on carbon tax
March 8 (AAP)-Prime Minister Julia Gillard has vowed to win the debate on a carbon tax despite public opinion turning against her.
Judge rebukes ANZ Bank on fees case
(AAP) - A Federal Court judge has reprimanded ANZ Banking Group Ltd after it claimed it needed 15 months to prepare its defence against a $50 million class action over fees is charges customers.
Firefighters battle big bushfire in Victoria
(AAP) - Communities in southwestern Victoria are on alert after an annual controlled burn got out of hand.
