NSW budget sets ambitious savings target

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SYDNEY (AAP)- Sept. 6 - The NSW government has set itself an ambitious $8 billion savings target, cut 5000 jobs and curbed stamp duty exemptions in a tough first budget.

Fremantle's Rhys Palmer to join GWS

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SYDNEY (AAP)- Sept. 6 - Fremantle midfielder Rhys Palmer hopes his move to AFL newcomers Greater Western Sydney on a four-year deal will help revive his stalled career.

Cult head 'took money from cancer victim'

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SYDNEY (AAP)- Sept.6 - An alleged doomsday cult leader accused of swindling thousands of dollars from followers appropriated money set aside for a cancer sufferer, a court has heard.

Rare bird virus found in northern Victoria

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SYDNEY (AAP) - Sept. 6 - A number of properties in northern Victoria and suburban Melbourne have been quarantined after a rare virus was found in pigeons for the first time in Australia.

NSW budget won't please all: Baird

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SYDNEY (AAP) - 05 Sept. - NSW Treasurer Mike Baird has promised his first budget will usher the laggard state into a "new era" but at a cost.

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