Shareholders unhappy with exec pay level
The Australian Shareholders Association (ASA) says there needs to be closer scrutiny
of outgoing executive benefits after Qantas Airways Ltd and Boral Ltd revealed hefty
-League erase Elrich's red card
Newcastle Jets midfielder Tarek Elrich has had his red card from Sunday's A-League
match against Sydney FC expunged, avoiding a week on the sidelines in the process.
Dwyer takes swipe at Deans' assistants
Former Rugby World Cup-winning coach Bob Dwyer has accused Wallabies assistants Jim
Williams and Richard Graham of not doing their jobs.
Poor working less during crisis: poll
Poorer workers are working less as the financial crisis hits home - but better paid
workers are spending more time at the office.
Celeb deaths 'highlight abuse culture'
The deaths of Heath Ledger and Michael Jackson have thrown a spotlight on the
growing problem of prescription drug abuse in Australia, says a senior specialist.
Soft build-up not a worry for Bulldogs
Bulldogs coach Kevin Moore has dismissed concerns his men will go into Friday's NRL
preliminary final underdone thanks to a soft run-in.
Price of petrol falls for second week
The price of petrol has fallen for the second week in a row, with the national
average cost of unleaded down to $1.20 a litre.
Northern Australia faces water problems
Despite a popular perception northern Australia is water-rich, the region is
actually water-limited and faces serious storage problems, a study shows.
Uniting Church unveils new moderator
The Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania has installed its new moderator at
a special meeting in Melbourne.
SA youngster leads World BMX Supercross
Australia's Sam Willoughby has jumped to the lead of the World Cup BMX Supercross
Series with second place in the weekend round at Chula Vista, California.
