Kevin Rudd has threatened Japan with international legal action if it doesn't cease
whaling, but the opposition has accused the Prime Minister of "dithering".

Authorities are warning the bushfire threat is not over, with high temperatures
expected to create severe conditions across Victoria this weekend.

More than 1,100 boys stood solemnly, hats off and heads bowed, to farewell
schoolmate Elliott Fletcher at his funeral in Brisbane on Friday.

Veteran coach Wayne Bennett has implored NRL officials to install an end of season
trading period for off-contract players in a bid to eradicate what he described as

The controversial home insulation program that's led to four deaths and nearly 90
house fires has been scrapped by embattled federal Environment Minister Peter
Garrett.

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Glenn Stevens will paint a rosy picture for
Australia's economic outlook when he faces a parliamentary committee on Friday.

Kurt Gidley's proposed shift to the Newcastle halves looks set to cost him the NSW
Origin captaincy, with the Test utility facing an uphill battle to secure a run in

Wesfarmers Ltd is cautious about its outlook for the remainder of the financial year
after posting a flat first half result, but says the turnaround of its Coles

Sydney coach Paul Roos has challenged the AFL to reveal the identity of any players
who have already signed with the fledgling Gold Coast club.

Three people have been killed in the space of 15 minutes on Victorian roads.
An elderly couple died in a collision in northern Victoria shortly after 3pm (AEDT)