Another opinion poll has given a tick for the Julia Gillard-led Labor government
that puts it in a strong position to retain power at an election in coming months.

Kevin Rudd has been overlooked for a cabinet position as his successor Julia Gillard
strives to maintain a sense of stability ahead of the next election.

The finishing touches are being put on Prime Minister Julia Gillard's new cabinet
line-up, with her predecessor Kevin Rudd a chance of nabbing a frontbench spot.

In another attempt to distance herself from predecessor Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister
Julia Gillard has rejected his stance on population growth.

At least seven Australians have been injured, including four sent to hospital, after
two speedboats collided in Thailand.

Floodwaters receding in southern China

No disrespect intended, but Newcastle Knights coach Rick Stone is set to become
rugby league's "worst judge in the world".

Hat-trick hero Kevin Locke scored the most courageous match-winning try of the NRL
season to lift the Warriors to a 20-18 last-gasp win in Christchurch.

Robert Pattinson isn't the only famous vampire in his family.
Genealogists say the 24-year-old "Twilight" star is related to Vlad the Impaler,

The Australian soldiers killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan have been
honoured in a military ceremony in Sydney after their bodies arrived back home.