A Perth magistrate has vented his frustration over the police handling of the case
of Cameron Mansell, who has been charged with the murder of millionaire Craig Puddy.

Immigration Minister Chris Evans says he would very, very rarely use his new powers
to veto skilled migration applications.

The federal government has copped a new political setback over its proposed resource
super profits tax with another hand-picked consultant speaking out against it.

NSW State Development Minister Ian Macdonald is believed to have resigned over
matters relating to his acceptance of airline flight upgrades, taking the

Domestic concerns have again sidelined United States President Barack Obama, who has
had to delay for a second time a visit to Australia and Indonesia.

Victoria's Secret angel Miranda Kerr has secured two of the most coveted advertising
campaigns in the modelling world.

Collingwood have loaded up on scoring options in a bid to end their forward line
doldrums in Sunday's crunch AFL game against the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium.

The economy appears to have got its mojo back after Wednesday's relatively sombre
national accounts, not least from a massive turnaround in the country's trade
position.

The federal government has welcomed a $26 a week pay rise for Australia's 1.4
million minimum wage earners, but employer groups are concerned the decision could

Indonesian prosecutors have called on the country's Supreme Court to reject Bali
Nine drug mule Martin Stephens' final appeal against his life sentence.