Small business to get good news: Swan

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Small businesses will be the winners from an overhaul of the country's tax system,
Treasurer Wayne Swan has hinted.

Port storm home to overpower Crows

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Adelaide coach Neil Craig has refused to write off the Crows' winless AFL season
after a 23-point loss to bitter rival Port Adelaide on Saturday.

Kangaroos too strong for Demons

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North Melbourne survived a third-quarter siege to end Melbourne's winning streak and
post a 26-point AFL victory at Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

Turnbull to recontest Wentworth

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Former Liberal leader Malcolm Turnbull has stepped back into the political fray by
savaging Kevin Rudd's position on the emissions trading scheme.

Titans too good for Panthers

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Gold Coast Titans skipper Scott Prince showed no signs of rust as he masterminded a
38-24 victory over Penrith in Saturday's night NRL match at Skilled Park.

Noble has 'no interest' in Macarthur

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Singaporean company the Noble Group has dampened suggestions it may still be
considering cutting a deal with Macarthur Coal Ltd.

Macquarie CEO's pay packet bulges

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The annual pay packet of Macquarie Group Ltd's chief executive is back to boom
times, thanks in large part to the investment bank's 21 per cent jump in annual net

Homeless children 'a national scandal'

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The number of Australian children seeking help from homeless organisations is a
"national scandal", a peak homelessness body says.

North Qld Fury lose major sponsor

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Billionaire Clive Palmer has withdrawn his sponsorship support of embattled A-League
club North Queensland Fury but is on the verge of guaranteeing his backing for Gold

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