Govt won't build more childcare centres
Labor's reputation with the "working families" it represents could take a blow,
after it reneged on a promise to build hundreds of new childcare centres.
Hand Manly 2007 premiership, MP says
NSW Liberal MP for Manly Mike Baird has called for the Sea Eagles to be awarded the
2007 premiership, after the Melbourne Storm were stripped of the title.
Officials to blame, not the players: NRL
The NRL is pointing the finger at officials and not players for the systematic
salary cap rorting which has resulted in Melbourne being stripped of two
Big compo 'unlikely' for Williams family
The chances of Carl Williams' family winning a huge compensation claim over his
bashing death in prison are slim, the peak body for Victorian lawyers says.
Federal govt axes its insulation scheme
Australia's insulation industry will be crippled and hundreds of jobs lost because
of the Rudd government's decision to axe its botched roof insulation program,
installers say.
Qantas flight finally leaves London
Qantas will land its first flight from London in Australia on Friday - a day after
foreign airlines restarted similar services.
Willie Mason named to start for Cowboys
(AAP) - Once considered a spent force, ex-NRL bad boy Willie Mason has emerged as the form gauge at North Queensland as the Cowboys prepare for their "crucial" Friday night clash with the Eels.
Bart in hospital for a few more days
(AAP) - Legendary trainer Bart Cummings is expected to remain in hospital in Sydney for at least a few more days but his son Anthony says he is in good spirits.
Qld teachers told to supervise tests
(AAP) Queensland public school teachers have been told by the industrial umpire they must supervise the annual literacy and numeracy tests.
WA earthquake damages schools, hotels
(AAP) - The biggest earthquake to hit the West Australian Goldfields damaged historic buildings, closed schools and forced the evacuation of mines.
