Fiji has told Australia's and New Zealand's envoys to leave the Pacific country
within 24 hours because of interference in its internal affairs, news reports say.

The unplaced effort of race favourite Alcopop saved bookmakers from a huge payout in
the Melbourne Cup, but the winner Shocking was one of the best backed runners.

Hopes of finding more survivors are fading following the sinking of a suspected
asylum seeker boat, northwest of the Cocos Islands.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) says its decision to tighten monetary policy
will help ensure sustainable economic growth and keep inflation close to its two to

Lock Dean Mumm will captain the Wallabies for the first time as the tourists hope to
avert a full-blown injury crisis in Tuesday night's fixture against English club

Viewed is expected to start a dominant favourite to give Bart Cummings a 13th
Melbourne Cup win but New Zealand mare Daffodil has been the best backed runner a

A tradesman has been taken to hospital after tumbling from the roof of the prime
minister's Brisbane home.

More cases of child abuse and substance abuse are being reported in remote Northern
Territory communities because of a stronger police presence, the federal government
says.

Gold Coast United fans will be celebrating after news billionaire owner Clive Palmer
will lift his crowd cap following talks with the Football Federation Australia on
Monday.

Timing is everything as Myer Holdings Ltd's new shareholders have learned after
shares in Australia's largest iconic department store tanked 8.5 per cent after it