Gillard defends 'happiness workshops'
(AAP) - Sending teachers to positive psychology workshops is not a waste of money, Education Minister Julia Gillard says.
Fortescue says it now has enough capital
(AAP) - Fortescue Metals Group Ltd has called off plans to raise further capital after its $558 million equity investment deal with a leading Chinese steel maker, saying it now has enough funds.
Asian Cup bid key to World Cups: FFA
(AAP) - Football Federation Australia could be uncontested in its bid to host the 2015 Asian Cup and believes hosting the tournament would greatly boost the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bids.
Jake White 'not approached by Force'
(AAP) - Western Force officials, still coming to grips with Matt Giteau's decision to return to Canberra, have denied reports they are trying to appoint World Cup-winning coach Jake White to replac
Quinlan appointed ambassador to the UN
(AAP) - The federal government is ramping up its efforts to secure Australia a temporary seat on the United Nations Security Council.
Govt seeks higher tax on `altered` beer
The federal government wants beer and wines that are altered to taste like
ready-to-mix drinks to be taxed at a higher rate.
Pair survives three-day walk in desert
A partially-disabled man who walked for three days in the West Australian desert
with his adult son says he would not have lasted another day if he had not been
Many still missing 18 days after fires
Eighteen days after the Black Saturday bushfires claimed at least 210 lives,
Victorian police are uncertain how many people remain missing.
Jones enjoying his Woods moment of fame
Unassuming Australian tour pro Brendan Jones has never officially met Tiger Woods,
although there has been one incident of body contact.
CBA cherry-picks Wizard loans
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) says it will acquire a $2.25 billion portion of
Wizard Home Loans' portfolio from GE Money.
