State may take land for Browse: Barnett
West Australian Premier Colin Barnett has threatened to compulsorily acquire land
earmarked for a multi-billion-dollar gas development if a dispute between rival
Giteau succumbs to hip injury
The 11th-hour loss of Matt Giteau has barely caused a ripple in the Wallabies camp
with Berrick Barnes to resurrect a three-year playmaking union with Quade Cooper on
China growing at sustainable pace: data
Miners may be entangled in a bitter row over the government's resources tax, but
there will be relief that China probably won't be about to slam on the interest rate
Karmichael Hunt ready for VFL: Hinkley
Gold Coast AFL assistant coach Ken Hinkley says prized recruit Karmichael Hunt is
showing no outward signs of nerves ahead of his Australian Rules debut.
Adriana Xenides farewelled in Sydney
Mourners have farewelled former Wheel of Fortune hostess Adriana Xenides during a
ceremony in Sydney's southwest.
Bombers' Hurley fined over cab fight
A drunken fight over a $13 taxi fare has cost a promising AFL footballer more than
$20,000.
Essendon player Michael Hurley has escaped conviction for kicking, kneeing and
BHP says change 'profit tax' or scrap it
BHP Billiton Ltd says the federal government's planned resources super profits tax
(RSPT) should be scrapped if its shortcomings can't be changed.
Folau good for Origin III, insists Qld
Queensland have made it very clear to NSW they'll vigorously fight for Israel
Folau's right to play in the third State of Origin game in Sydney next month if they
Giant whale `stranded` in Brisbane CBD
A giant blow-up whale has surfaced in front of Brisbane's town hall to make it
impossible for locals to miss the start of the whale watching season in nearby
waters.
Hayne looking forward to Slater re-match
With friends like Billy Slater, it seems NSW fullback Jarryd Hayne doesn't need
enemies.
Just days after being cleared of headbutting his Origin rival in their now infamous
