New party drug can cause self mutilation
(AAP) - Victoria has been targeted for a massive shipment of a dangerous new party drug, nicknamed "miaow", which causes some users to self-mutilate.
MPs defend Garrett over insulation issue
(AAP) - The Rudd government is rallying around Peter Garrett as the besieged environment minister digs in against calls for his resignation.
All Star game will be fair dinkum: Webb
Firebrand Cowboys forward Carl Webb has slammed critics questioning how seriously
players are taking Saturday night's All Stars clash at Skilled Park.
Saints to rest grand final players
St Kilda will be conservative at selection resting up to seven AFL grand final
players for the NAB Cup opener next Friday night against Collingwood. Lenny Hayes,
Aussie expert adds to Timor case doubts
One of Australia's top forensic pathologists has added to doubts about the official
account of the alleged attempt to assassinate East Timor's top political leaders.
PM boosts indigenous mortality funding
(AAP) - If the Rudd government is serious about closing the gap between black and white living standards, more power needs to be handed to Aboriginal people to find solutions, indigenous leaders sa
Aussie surfers win Laureus nominations
Australian multiple world surfing champions Mick Fanning and Stephanie Gilmore are
again in the running for the Laureus World Action Sports Award.
Jobless rate falls, economy recovering
Financial markets are pricing in a greater risk of an official interest rate rise
next month after being stunned by the jobless rate falling to its lowest level in
almost a year.
Webber upbeat about 'evolutionary' car
Red Bull have been cautious not to tinker with a successful formula but Mark Webber
is confident of another competitive season after a shakedown run in his F1
challenger.
Severe storms in Victoria cause havoc
Thousands of commuters were stranded at Melbourne Airport after a car crash forced a
road closure and caused traffic chaos during a wild storm that swept Victoria.
