Dutton loses Liberal preselection
Federal opposition frontbencher Peter Dutton believes his gender and outsider status
contributed to his preselection defeat in the federal Gold Coast seat of McPherson.
Aussie soldier injured in Afghan blast
An Australian soldier has been injured following an explosion in Afghanistan, but
has escaped with only "minor wounds", the defence department says.
Australian survivor in serious condition
An Australian survivor of Samoa's deadly tsunami remains in a serious condition in
Ipswich Hospital.
Up to 40 Australians missing in Sumatra
Australia's response to the devastating Sumatran earthquakes got into full swing on
Saturday as embassy officials continued their search for up to 40 Australians who
No father-son picks this year
No players will be recruited under the AFL's father-son rule this year.
No players were registered with the league by Friday's deadline.
No father-son picks this year
No players will be recruited under the AFL's father-son rule this year.
No players were registered with the league by Friday's deadline.
Bulldogs confident Lake will re-sign
The Western Bulldogs are confident they will retain star fullback Brian Lake,
despite admitting they are unsure why he is yet to agree to a new contract.
Swallow named best in AFL for Kangaroos
North Melbourne midfielder Andrew Swallow has capped a breakout year in the AFL,
winning his first Syd Barker Medal.
Oil spill has no major impact: Garrett
The federal government has offered to work with Indonesian authorities in monitoring
the oil leak from the West Atlas rig in the Timor Sea, while continuing to say it
Asylum seekers sent home: govt
More than 60 Indonesians who arrived by boat in Australian waters have been returned
home after failing to meet criteria for refugee status.
