Teen shot dead was cop killers' brother
The father of a Sydney teenager shot dead by police says his family has been
targeted by police since two other sons were convicted of killing an officer.
MPs laud Della Bosca as ex-lover named
Labor state ministers have rallied around John Della Bosca, saying his political
career isn't over after revelations of the NSW MP's affair with a 26-year-old woman.
Qantas flight diverted to Perth
A Sydney-bound Qantas jumbo jet has made an emergency landing in Perth after a fuel
leak was detected four hours after it took off from Singapore.
Holding thought he would die on mountain
A state government minister who says he thought he would die as he plunged down an
icy mountain face in the Victorian alps has vowed to make the trek again.
Defence tight-lipped over base security
(AAP) - The Department of Defence has refused to say whether a review of security at major defence bases, ordered in the wake of a foiled terrorist attack plot last month, has identified any shortc
Victorian MP plucked from icy mountain
(AAP) - A Victorian minister plucked safely from steep terrain on the state's second-highest peak says he has no plans to celebrate his rescue with another adventure any time soon.
No move on rates for 5th straight month
(AAP) - The central bank has decided for a fifth straight month to keep interest rates at historic lows and provided little guidance on when the inevitable rate hike will occur.
Calm weather helps NSW firefighters
(AAP) - Calm weather conditions have helped firefighters battling blazes on the NSW south coast.
Bombers can beat the odds again: Knights
(AAP) - Essendon coach Matthew Knights says his young side have overcome setbacks all year and can do it again against Adelaide in Friday night's AFL elimination final.
Cigarettes should cost $20: taskforce
(AAP) - Dearer cigarettes, junk food advertising bans and phasing out of alcohol advertising during live sports broadcasts are under consideration by the federal government.
