Former Sydney AFL premiership player Tadhg Kennelly says his mind is still open to
the prospect of rejoining the Swans.

The possible nomination of Ningaloo Reef as a world heritage site has been welcomed
by researchers using it to predict the effect of climate change on coral reefs.

Western Australia's Kimberley region is an untapped gold mine of plant species, with
more than 80 new plants identified in the region, botanists say.

Peter Dutton will eat humble pie and recontest his Brisbane seat of Dickson - the
electorate he declared unwinnable and had been prepared to dump for a safer option.

A growing number of economists believe homeowners will face another increase in
their mortgage rates next month after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board felt

The AFL's desire for western Sydney to succeed quickly has been backed with more
chances to recruit established players than fellow expansion club Gold Coast.

Firefighters have saved more than 100 homes on Rockhampton's northern outskirts from
raging bushfires, however authorities are warning nearby householders to remain
vigilant.

Malcolm Turnbull has invoked a theme that helped former prime minister John Howard
win the 2001 election, telling parliament Australians should decide "who comes to
this country".

Superhero movie The Green Lantern will no longer be shot in Australia due to the
strength of the Aussie dollar.

Queensland Liberal Peter Dutton may be given more breathing space to decide his
political future.
The Liberal frontbencher has been in political limbo after he failed to win