G-G visits 'worst address in Australia'
(AAP) - Sitting in the cockpit of a fighter jet one day, wiping a child's nose the next - the life of Australia's chief ceremonial ribbon-cutter is anything but dull.
Safety increase for Afghanistan diggers
Australian troops in Afghanistan will be armed with increased fire power and vital
rocket detecting technology as they wage an increasingly bitter conflict against
Dragons confirm Gasnier`s on their radar
St George Illawarra have confirmed their interest in luring Mark Gasnier back to the
NRL club.
Dragons CEO Peter Doust said he had met with Gasnier's manager George Mimis and NRL
Govt spending big on boosting childcare
The government is spending $273.7 million to boost the quality of childcare,
requiring providers to employ more and better qualified staff.¶
Rudd has prescription for Aussie health
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will spend billions making it easier for Australians to
look after their health - and he's promising to make sure their financial future
Swan tips 'no frills' budget
Treasurer Wayne Swan says he'll hand down a steady budget on Tuesday night that
paves the way for essential long-term reform.
Storm's heart gone, says Mortimer
The Melbourne Storm's heart has stopped pumping and that could spell embarrassment
for the rest of the NRL season, says the man who picked up the pieces after the
Trio plucked from liferaft off WA coast
An air force helicopter has plucked three fishermen from a liferaft off the West
Australian coast in a rescue drama that also involved a Qantas jet and an RAAF
Hercules.
Mumford facing ban over Ablett tackle
Sydney's ruck depth faces a serious test for two big upcoming AFL clashes after
Shane Mumford was hit with a suspension for a dangerous tackle on Geelong star Gary
Ablett.
Rudd rallies his troops after poll slump
Kevin Rudd has admitted he could have sold Labor's message better, taking "full
responsibility" for its problems as voters delivered another strong rebuke to the
government.
