Body of soldier returns from Afghanistan
The body of an Australian soldier killed in Afghanistan has returned to Sydney.
Lieutenant Michael Fussell, 25, a member of the 4th Battalion Royal Australian
AFL lifts sanctions threat on Eagles
The AFL has removed the threat of stripping West Coast of premiership points and draft picks after being impressed by the club's moves to improve its off-field behaviour.
New laws to target identity fraud
Fraudsters who use sites like Facebook to try to steal people's identity will be the target of new laws being introduced into parliament this week.
People fleeing `crumbling` NSW: Liberals
NSW's crumbling infrastructure and poor services mean it's no surprise people are fleeing the state in droves, Opposition Leader Barry O'Farrell says.
Bishop defends catty gesture
"It's just a little thing that I do." That's how Julie Bishop explained the cat-like gesture she made to Julia Gillard on Monday that's attracted so much attention.
Building workers demand end of watchdog
Thousands of building workers have marched through Australia's three largest cities, demanding the immediate abolition of the construction industry watchdog.
No second airport for Sydney basin: govt
The federal government has confirmed it will search for a second airport site near Sydney but has ruled out building it within the city's basin.
Third soldier wounded in Afghan blast
A third special services soldier in Afghanistan suffered injuries as a result of the bomb blast that killed Lieutenant Michael Fussell last week.
B&B seek extension to trading suspension
Babcock & Brown Ltd (B&B) has extended a suspension on the trading of its shares, as speculation mounts that the loss-making German unit of UniCredit Group, HypoVereinsbank (HVB), is not re
Markell family describes final moments
The family of a Sydney grandfather killed in the Mumbai terrorist attacks has revealed his final moments and praised him as a gentle and generous man.
