New Queensland coach Ewen McKenzie has found his right-hand man with the unheralded
Jim McKay to guide the Reds exciting backline in next year's Super 14.

Oil Search Ltd says it is reluctantly tapping the market for millions to help fund a
giant gas project after a sale of a stake in the project fell through.

Richmond, Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs have agreed to play two home matches
each over the next three AFL seasons in the Northern Territory.

For a man who likes to leave his mark, Peter Costello ended his 19-year
parliamentary career with an uncustomary lack of fanfare.

Rockhampton is on the brink of a state of emergency as out-of-control bushfires
threaten the Central Queensland city's northeastern outskirts.

A battle is looming over the cost of emissions trading as Prime Minister Kevin Rudd
challenged the opposition to reveal the dollar hit of their proposed amendments.

Embattled Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull was confident of a win in a climate
change showdown with his party on Sunday.

For about eight months, teenager Jessica Watson must survive on mainly freeze-dried
food and the odd Tim-Tam to make maritime history.

For about eight months, teenager Jessica Watson must survive on mainly freeze-dried
food and the odd Tim-Tam to make maritime history.

A fortunate Gold Coast moved to the top of the A-League ladder with a 2-1 win over a
spirited but luckless Perth Glory at Skilled Park on Sunday.