Meijin ups offer for Rocklands Richfield
Coke producer and coal explorer Rocklands Richfield Ltd says it has received a
second takeover proposal from China's Meijin Energy Group.
`Best job` winner stung by jellyfish
The winner of Tourism Queensland's "Best Job in the World" has been stung by a
potentially deadly jellyfish.
Crichton's Alfa Romeo wins Sydney-Hobart
New Zealand maxi Alfa Romeo has taken line honours in the 2009 Sydney to Hobart
yacht race, winning the 65th annual ocean classic for the first time.
Kiwi maxi heads for Hobart line
New Zealand maxi Alfa Romeo has rounded Tasman Island first and turned for line
honours in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
Qld police shoot man after knife threat
Police have shot a 38-year-old man in the leg after he threatened them with a knife
on the Gold Coast.
Farmers welcome rain in NSW
The deluge that struck Sydney and blanketed vast regions of NSW has been more a help
than a hindrance, authorities and property owners say.
Fuel tanker explodes, two cars on fire
At least two cars caught fire when they collided with a fuel tanker on the NSW south
coast on Monday afternoon, causing an unconfirmed number of casualties.
Heavy rain continues across NSW
Two NSW towns have received record December rainfall, while other parts of the state
have had heavy and widespread falls.
Aussies $1.2 trillion in debt
In a new record, Australians now owe more in household debt than the country's
entire economy earns in a year.
US air terror attempt tightens security
Australia's security threat level will remain at medium, but passengers flying to
the United States will be subject to more stringent measures following a failed
