The federal government has lodged its first appeal against a decision by the new
industrial umpire.

Brumbies captain Stephen Hoiles admits he doubted whether Julian Huxley would ever
make it back onto the rugby field.

On the eve of Friday night's debate, NSW Premier Kristina Keneally and Opposition
leader Barry O'Farrell had one thing in common - an unblinking focus on the future.

Fremantle have turned to rookie power in a bid to open their AFL season with a win
against Adelaide at Subiaco Oval on Sunday.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has given its advice on future
water trading rules in the Murray-Darling Basin.

Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has refused to rule out changing the way the
commonwealth might fund its hospitals reform plan, a day out from a crucial meeting

Papua New Guinean villagers are benefiting from infrastructure improvements near the
Kokoda Track through Australian-funded work on the road to historic Owers Corner.

After plenty of anxious moments and the agony of a protracted vote count, it's
finally official: Mike Rann is back as the premier of South Australia.

Tony Abbott has been handed an opportunity to reshape his front bench after Liberal
powerbroker Nick Minchin resigned from the shadow ministry, signalling he would

South Australian Premier Mike Rann says his Labor Party used morally wrong tactics
in his successful election campaign.