WA celebrates saint-to-be
The Catholic faithful have gathered at St Mary's Cathedral in Perth to honour Mary
MacKillop before her canonisation.
Abbott, Keneally, Bashir at Mary's tomb
Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says he is proud to see a strong woman like
Mary MacKillop recognised as Australia's first saint.
NSW Premier praises Mary MacKillop
Mary MacKillop was an extraordinary woman who stood up for what she believed in, NSW
Premier Kristina Keneally says.
Crowds at MacKillop tomb applaud St Mary
Pilgrims at Mary MacKillop's resting place in Sydney have erupted with applause and
cheers in celebration of her recognition as Australia's first saint.
Canonisation for Mary MacKillop underway
The canonisation ceremony to recognise Mary MacKillop as Australia's first saint is
underway in Rome.
Descarado wins Caulfield Cup
Gai Waterhouse won her first Caulfield Cup when Descarado ploughed through the heavy
conditions to score a gritty win in the $2.5 million feature on Saturday.
Man, 70, dragged from car and attacked
An elderly man was dragged from his car and assaulted by thieves who smashed up his
vehicle and took his wallet on the NSW central coast, police say.
Aussie dollar hits parity with $US
Travellers heading to the US have expressed mixed feelings about the Australian
dollar reaching parity with the greenback.
Pedestrian killed in highway smash
A woman has been struck and killed while trying to cross a busy highway in
Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
Mum and baby found
A teenage mother and her three-month-old baby reported missing from western Sydney
have been found safe and well.
