'Sleazy sex, bullying' on HMAS Success
The commander of the navy vessel at the centre of sleazy sex allegations says he was
made aware of a catalogue of kinky misdemeanours and a culture of booze-fuelled
ASIO launches recruitment campaign
Australia's spy agency ASIO has launched a campaign for recruits as the organisation
continues to grow.
Hawks suffer injuries in loss to Lions
Hawthorn's injury jinx heading towards the AFL season continued on Friday with
forward Jarryd Roughead jarring his right knee in a practice match loss to the
Brisbane Lions.
Xenophon pushes for Scientology inquiry
Independent senator Nick Xenophon plans to make a fresh bid for a Senate inquiry
into Scientology.
Labor and coalition senators this week joined forces to vote against Senator
Webber happy to be F1 dark horse
Mark Webber is unfazed about being overlooked as a genuine Formula One world
championship contender this season.
Minchin not keen on ALP parental scheme
Opposition Senate leader Nick Minchin has fuelled speculation that the coalition
will vote against Labor's paid parental leave scheme in the upper house.
Rudd doesn't respect the Senate: MPs
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has been told he must learn to respect the Senate if the
government wants to get its legislative program through the parliament.
Webb in doubt for Cowboys' opener
The pressure on Willie Mason to make an instant impact in his Cowboys debut has
risen with Carl Webb set to miss Friday night's NRL blockbuster against Brisbane.
Yudhoyono calls for end of stereotypes
The Indonesian president has challenged Australians to stop seeing his country as
just a "beach playground with coconut trees".
Ioane no certainty for Reds return
Reds strike weapon Digby Ioane believes he may have to bide his time on the bench if
he gets his desire to return to Super 14 action against former team Western Force.
