Turnbull, Truss deny coalition rift talk
Coalition party leaders Malcolm Turnbull and Warren Truss have both dismissed talk
of a split in the Liberal Party-Nationals coalition.
Vet who treated Hendra horse `critical`
A veterinarian who treated a horse that died from the Hendra virus is in a critical
condition in hospital, the horse's owner says.
Court rulings `vindicate` Bernie Banton
The fines handed to disgraced James Hardie executives are disappointing but
vindicate asbestos disease crusader Bernie Banton's legacy, his widow says.
Renewable energy laws pass the Senate
All households can get a rebate of up to $7,000 for solar panels under a scheme that
passed parliament on Thursday.
Police share frustration over Lin murder
More than a month after five members of a Sydney family were brutally murdered in
their home, police share the frustration of relatives and friends that no suspects
Virgin Blue mid-air drama forces landing
Passengers aboard a Virgin Blue 737 saw an engine on fire before their flight turned
back to Launceston shortly after take-off on Thursday.
Renewable energy deal gets green light
(AAP) - Wind farms and solar panels are set to take over Australia after politicians agreed on a historic deal to boost clean energy.
Zillman banned for four weeks for biting
(AAP) - Gold Coast fullback William Zillman has been found guilty of biting at the NRL judiciary on Wednesday night and banned for four games.
Hewitt upsets Soderling in Cincinnati
(AAP) - Lleyton Hewitt dispelled fitness concerns to register a morale-boosting first-round win over French Open runner-up Robin Soderling at the Cincinnati Masters on Tuesday.
Aussies ignoring first home saver scheme
(AAP)- The uptake of the federal government's First Home Saver Account scheme has been so slow the estimated cost of the program has been slashed by more than $100 million.
