At least a dozen protesters have interrupted the first Question Time of the year by
screaming, "Stop the intervention, human rights for all" from the public gallery of

The Brisbane Lions are reeling after scans revealed Brownlow Medallist Simon Black
suffered a broken hand at training.

BHP Billiton Ltd is expected to report first half profit of up to $10 billion and
will likely defer a large share buyback so it can snap up distressed assets,
analysts say.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the federal government have delivered a
double whammy in an attempt to prevent the economy sinking into recession.

Homeowners will receive up to $1,600 to install ceiling insulation to combat climate
change, under the Rudd government's new economic stimulus package.

The next generation will have to foot the bill for the Rudd government's spending
spree, The Nationals say.

Westpac and ANZ banks said on Tuesday they will cut their standard variable mortgage
rate by 100 basis points, passing on the full central bank rate reduction.

Comeback queen Jelena Dokic is expecting a mini form slump after her epic run at
this year's Australian Open.

Woolworths Ltd says it has bought upmarket online business Langton's Fine Wines
Auctions Pty Ltd in a move to shore up its already extensive liquor business.

Embattled MP Theo Theophanous is expected to return to the Victorian parliament on
Tuesday for the first time since he was accused of rape.