Kangaroos get serious for Four Nations
Still smarting from their upset defeat in last year's World Cup final against New
Zealand, Australia have got serious with their preparation for this month's Four
Fraser slams opposition asylum rhetoric
Former Liberal prime minister Malcolm Fraser has accused the federal opposition of
"scratching the redneck nerve" of Australians with its rhetoric on asylum seekers.
Schools to miss out on solar panels
Thousands of schools that want to go green have been told the federal government has
no money to help them.
Asylum seekers appeal to PM Rudd
Sri Lankan asylum seekers locked in a tense standoff with the Indonesian navy have
pleaded with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to save them from an uncertain future.
Bushfire threat eases near Broome
(AAP) - A bushfire continues to burn uncontrolled near the WA holiday destination of Broome but is no longer threatening lives or houses, the Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) says.
Another stage win puts Sutton in yellow
(AAP) - Two stage wins in as many days have delivered Australia's Chris Sutton the yellow jersey in Victoria's Jayco Herald Sun Tour.
Goodrem gets slimy for kids' awards
(AAP) - In between writing songs for her fourth studio album, Delta Goodrem is preparing to expand her resume with her first hosting gig.
FFA pressured Roar to sack me: Farina
(AAP) - Dumped Brisbane Roar coach Frank Farina has accused the Football Federation Australia of pressuring the A-League club to terminate his contract following his highly publicised drink driving
Aussie workers ignore rain and cycle in
(AAP) - An estimated 140,000 Australians swapped their car keys and train tickets for bikes and helmets on Wednesday for the annual Ride to Work Day.
Skimmers steal $2m from Maccas customers
(AAP) - More than $2.5 million has been stolen from 3,500 bank accounts in a credit card skimming scam at McDonald's outlets in Perth, WA police say.
