Carlton snapped a two-game losing streak and revived their finals hopes with a
15-point come-from-behind AFL victory over Fremantle at Subiaco Oval on Sunday.

(AAP) The Rudd government says it's committed to reducing smoking rates but has refused to confirm reports it's set to almost double cigarette taxes.

(AAP) Embattled South Australian Liberal Party leader Martin Hamilton-Smith has spent a quiet day with his family as he contemplates his political future in the wake of a disastrous leadership batt

(AAP) Climate change, the soccer world cup and the canonisation of Australia's first saint will feature in Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's latest overseas trip.

Brisbane utility Jared Brennan faces a headbutt charge after inexplicably snapping
during his side's 48-point loss to Port Adelaide.

The federal chief medical officer has defended the national response to swine flu
after stinging criticism from a Melbourne doctor.

Canberra grandfather Bob Knight, the innocent victim of a recent shoot-out in
Sydney, has been remembered for his sense of humour, love of dogs and as "Bob the

Melbourne coach Dean Bailey is demanding that the emotional 20-point win over West
Coast be only the start of a sustained revival at the struggling AFL club.

The Royal Australian Navy has launched an inquiry and sent a group of sailors home
after they allegedly challenged each other to have sex with as many female crewmates

Measures to improve the water quality of the Great Barrier Reef have been discussed
by a meeting of federal and Queensland government ministers.