The week off is always welcome for the winners of the AFL qualifying finals but in
Paul Chapman's case the timing could prove crucial.

Kangaroos halfback Johnathan Thurston will make a decision on his long-term future
after next month's Four Nations tournament, but hasn't ruled out quitting North
Queensland.

Australia's car companies will be spared having confidential details of their
taxpayer subsidies revealed after the opposition rolled over to government and
industry pressure.

After a rough first year as opposition leader which has left his approval ratings in
the doldrums, Malcolm Turnbull says he enjoys "every minute" of his job.

The federal coalition could split over the reforms to the telecommunications sector
with the Nationals saying they will support the break-up of Telstra if it's good for

The Rudd government is being warned the nation will lose more jobs than it will gain
if Australia signs a free trade agreement with China.

Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull is facing a backlash within his own party over
plans to negotiate with Labor on its emissions trading scheme (ETS).

Geelong coach Mark Thompson believes the Cats couldn't be better prepared for their
AFL preliminary final against Collingwood.

A program that is supposed to offer cheap loans to green up 75,000 homes is in
limbo, the Australian Greens say.

Brisbane coach Ivan Henjak moved to shift the heat onto St George by reminding his
semi-final rivals they could become the first minor premiers to bow out of the