Fallen Aussie soldier on his way home

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Australian soldier Lance Corporal Jared MacKinney, killed in Afghanistan this week,
has begun final his journey home.

Crows upset Saints, Fisher injured

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St Kilda's 28-point upset loss to Adelaide on Saturday has been compounded by an
injury worry entering the AFL finals.

Sharks end Titans' winning streak

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Gold Coast have lost their chance of taking out the NRL minor premiership after
being rolled 30-16 by Cronulla at Toyota Stadium on Saturday night.

Wilkie claims Denison

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Tasmanian independent Andrew Wilkie has returned from a meeting with Prime Minister
Julia Gillard in Melbourne claiming victory in the Hobart-based seat of Denison, for

Mariners' Vanstrattan out for season

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Central Coast have suffered a cruel blow with goalkeeper Jess Vanstrattan likely to
miss the rest of the A-League season with a serious knee injury.

Missing woman's stepson on fraud charge

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A 25-year-old Perth man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court on a
fraud charge as police continue to investigate the disappearance of his stepmother.

Vic govt ticks new fire tax

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The Victorian government has rejected a controversial buyout of properties in
high-risk bushfire areas, but has agreed to a new fire services tax.

72 all as picture becomes clearer

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The major parties look set to secure 72 lower house seats each as the final make-up
of the House of Representatives becomes clearer.

New era of journalism ahead: Hartigan

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Mainstream journalism is on the cusp of the most exciting era ever as an explosion
in demand for mobile communications devices drives consumer appetite for news, News

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