Get ready to lift interest rates: IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned Australia and its neighbours of the
need to raise interest rates and cut government spending because of the economic
Becks to bend it in Newcastle
A-League club Newcastle, the Hunter Valley and the NSW Government were all spruiking
the snaring of David Beckham and his LA Galaxy team on Wednesday for an exhibition
Chrissy Amphlett diagnosed with cancer
Chrissy Amphlett, the former lead singer of Australian band The Divinyls, has been
diagnosed with breast cancer.
Bomb crater discovered in Darwin CBD
A large hole uncovered by roadworks in Darwin's city centre has been identified as a
World War II bomb crater.
BHP angry at possible tax change
BHP Billiton has done little to douse speculation it's ready to walk away from a
resource tax compromise deal with the federal government.
Packer confirmed as Ten raider
James Packer was behind the on-market share raid of Ten Network Holdings Ltd, it has
been confirmed, and the billionaire looks set to push for a seat on Ten's board.
Schools to get help with asylum children
Schools asked to cater for the children of asylum seekers located in the Adelaide
Hills will be given extra resources to cope, Federal Immigration Minister Chris
Bowen says.
Injecting centre has saved lives: Keneally
NSW Premier Kristina Keneally has urged MPs to back a bill making an injecting
centre in Sydney's Kings Cross permanent, saying the "groundbreaking service" has
Union rejects official`s 9/11 comment
The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has distanced itself from comments made by one
of its officials who says the September 11 terrorist attacks on America were an
"inside job".
Evans finishes 5th on world rankings
Australian cycling star Cadel Evans has capped off his impressive year in the world
champion's jersey with another fifth placing on the international rankings.
