Petrol prices have risen by almost a cent nationally in the past week.
Fresh data from the Australia Institute of Petroleum shows drivers in the Northern

Federal Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull says he doesn't expect to be mentioned in
an auditor-general's report into the Utegate affair.

A 37-year-old man has become the latest alleged bikie charged in connection with a
fatal brawl between rival gangs at Sydney airport.

A critically-ill patient suffering from swine flu was flown 700km by helicopter
because it was the best option available, Queensland Health officials say.

Former treasurer Peter Costello has dropped a bucket on the organisational wing of
the federal Liberal Party, saying it has done nothing since the coalition lost

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Two men are being questioned by police over a shooting in western Sydney that left a
man dead and prompted a siege in a suburban home.

Triple Olympic champion Stephanie Rice says an ongoing swimsuit malfunction will not
derail her quest for a maiden world title at the Foro Italico on Sunday.

A subsidiary of BP Australia will face court in Adelaide this week over claims it
breached workplace laws for hundreds of its staff.

Australians don't do enough to boost the nation's blood stocks - and should remember
that they or a loved one might one day be in need of donated blood, the
governor-general says.