Labor and the coalition have finally presented voters with a clear choice on two key
issues, water and broadband, less than a fortnight out from the federal election.

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has been appointed to a high-level United Nations
panel on climate change - but it's not clear if it will help or hinder his bid to be

Research that ranks Australians among the world's worst abusers of alcohol is more
proof of the need for alcohol tax reform and price increases, experts say.

The coalition has ramped up the pressure on Labor to consider Nauru for a refugee
processing centre, saying the human rights of asylum seekers would be guaranteed.

(AAP) - The federal government is being urged to fight hard against a World Trade Organisation (WTO) ruling that Australia's rules for New Zealand apple imports are unduly restrictive on trade.

(AAP) - Brisbane captain Jonathan Brown has lost his five-year good record after the AFL tribunal found him guilty of tripping.

(AAP) - Injury-hit South Sydney have welcomed back a trio of big guns for Sunday's must-win NRL clash with Melbourne.

(AAP) - Australian swimming's golden girl Stephanie Rice is considering surgery on the troublesome shoulder that is threatening to derail her build-up to the 2012 London Olympics.

Essendon ruckman David Hille has again avoided AFL suspension, as he can escape with
a reprimand for engaging in rough conduct against Carlton's Mitch Robinson.

Parramatta forward Ben Smith could miss two weeks but team-mate Fuifui Moimoi can
play against Brisbane this weekend after the Eels pair were charged over high shots