Human remains found in Darwin swamp

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Human remains have been found in a flooded creek near where an 11-year-old girl is
believed to have been taken by a crocodile in rural Darwin.

Emissions trading scheme hits brick wall

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Plans for emissions trading have hit a brick wall after a majority of senators said
they would vote against the government's scheme.

ACTU attacks Fielding's IR stance

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Family First's Steve Fielding is under pressure to back down on attempts to exempt
small business from a major part of Labor's industrial laws, which unions say make

Fowler touches down in Townsville

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(AAP) - North Queensland Fury FC marquee signing Robbie Fowler has dismissed suggestions he is aiming to captain the rookie outfit in their debut season of the A-League.

D'Arcy to chase spot in swim team

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(AAP) - Nick D'Arcy will wrestle with his mental demons this week, chasing a place in the Australian swim team that once again might be taken away from him.

Health groups says Alcopops vote crucial

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(AAP) - It could be years before the federal government takes on distillers again if its alcopops bill fails in the senate, a public health advocacy group says.

Killing won't lead to reprisals: police

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(AAP) - Police investigating the brazen shooting of alleged crime boss Abdul Qadier Darwiche have no fear of reprisal attacks, despite him once being involved in a bloody south-west Sydney turf war

Tourism must overcome oil spill: LNP

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Premier Anna Bligh must guarantee a tourism marketing package to save the sector
from the devastating impact of the major oil slick on Queensland's southeast coast,

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