Queensland Premier Anna Bligh wants an end to the tension between the Crime and
Misconduct Commission and the police over the Palm Islander death in custody.

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd says there have been few finer ministers in any
Australian government than outgoing Defence Minister John Faulkner.

Sidelined once again, Luke O'Donnell has been reminded by the North Queensland
Cowboys of the loyalty they have shown him as the injury and suspension-plagued

Tim "Rosso" Ross's first solo venture since the break-up with comedy partner Merrick
Watts has fallen a little flat with audiences.

Supporters of a young man who died after being run over by a love rival cheered and
hugged outside court when his convicted killer was refused bail.

Australia's oldest HIV charity will be investigated by the NSW government over its
financial reporting.

Labor is set to go to an election with gaping holes in the potential line-up for its
next cabinet after Defence Minister John Faulkner announced he would go to the back
bench.

Suicide deaths should be widely reported, just like the road toll to raise awareness
of the extent of the problem, mental health advocate Patrick McGorry says.

Julia Gillard has vowed to "relentlessly pursue" her push for a regional refugee
processing centre in the face of further doubt over support for the plan in East
Timor.

The son of former Wallabies hooker Brendan Cannon remains in intensive care but his
condition is said to be continually improving.