Two die in Kimberley art centre blaze
Two people have died after being trapped in an art centre that caught fire in
Western Australia's Kimberley, police say.
Roos unhappy at being made GWS marketer
Sydney coach Paul Roos says he is unhappy with his club being used as a marketing
tool for the AFL's incoming Greater Western Sydney (GWS) franchise.
Fairfax returns to profitability
Fairfax Media Ltd expects further earnings growth in the second half of fiscal 2010
after returning to profitability in the first half as costs fell and advertising
Bells ring for first Australian saint
She has been described as a wild colonial girl and a servant of God but Mary
MacKillop is now on her way to being declared a true Aussie saint.
Japan still seeking diplomacy on whaling
Japan's foreign minister wants a diplomatic resolution to whaling, despite fresh
threats of international legal action by Kevin Rudd.
Insulation installers get $10m govt help
The federal government will spend $10 million to help thousands of workers affected
by changes to the bungled home insulation program.
Rampant Hurricanes thump Force
Hurricanes wingers David Smith and Tamati Ellison ran riot as a wounded Western
Force slumped to a demoralising 47-22 Super 14 defeat in Wellington on Saturday.
Blood tests urged for Mt Isa children
More children are expected to show lead contamination in a new round of tests in the
mining town of Mount Isa, a lawyer representing affected local children says.
MacKillop to be made a saint on Oct 17
Mary MacKillop, a nun revered for her work with needy children as much as for her
rebellious streak, is to become Australia's first Roman Catholic saint on October
Australia to get first saint 'soon'
Australia's long wait for its first saint is likely to end within hours, with a
decision on the canonisation of Mary MacKillop expected from the Vatican.
