The state and federal governments have delayed an overhaul of the nation's
healthcare system because it's too important to get wrong, says Prime Minister Kevin
Rudd.

A former Indonesian army colonel has admitted Indonesian soldiers deliberately
killed the so-called Balibo Five journalists to cover up the invasion of East Timor.

Davis Cup captain John Fitzgerald believes Australia's men's tennis prospects are at
their brightest in years.

A compulsory set of childcare standards including lower staff-to-child ratios and a
quality rating system for parents will be brought in nationwide next year.

Australia can host a world class soccer World Cup and a successful AFL season
simultaneously, Victorian Premier John Brumby says.

Queensland Reds and Wallaby rugby union star Quade Cooper has been charged by police
after allegedly robbing a residence on the Gold Coast.

Tony Abbott will have at least three new faces on his frontbench when he announces
the make-up of his shadow ministry early this week.

NSW Premier Kristina Keneally says she has spoken at length to Prime Minister Kevin
Rudd.

Emergency services are gearing up for another spate of bushfires on Monday and
Tuesday after a brief period of respite on Sunday.

Stuart Appleby is entitled to feel a little hard done by in the Australian Open.