(AAP) - Economists are confident the federal government can return the budget to surplus in three years' time, given the strength of the economy.

(AAP) - It may not be the emotional wave of 2005, but Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens is doing all he can to channel the energy from one of the greatest finals upsets of all-time ahead of Saturday ni

(AAP) - The man at the centre of Australia's biggest sexual harassment case says he only tried to kiss a David Jones publicist after she made sexual comments to him.

(AAP) Wallabies coach Robbie Deans says hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau is unlikely to appear in
the upcoming spring tour after a slower-than-expected recovery from an ankle
operation.

Tough St Kilda defender Steven Baker is set for an AFL grand final recall.
The Saints have recalled Baker for Saturday's premiership decider against

Australia has increased its security presence in New Delhi despite the nation's
Commonwealth Games chief describing safety risks as "acceptable".

Some 1000 Victorians will benefit from new programs to reduce homelessness, as the
state opposition comes under pressure to release its policy on the issue.

About 100 people who fled Yuendumu to escape violence in the embattled Northern
Territory community want to go home, but not until it's safe, South Australian
officials say.

The NSW opposition will establish a Small Business Commissioner if it wins
government next March to woo people running small- to medium-sized enterprises.

The Christian lobby is seeking assurances that Victoria's major parties won't adopt
Greens' policies on euthanasia and same-sex adoption should they need the minor