Afghan death claims lead to inquiry call
A claim that up to 20 Afghans denied entry into Australia were later killed by the Taliban has sparked fresh calls for a royal commission into the treatment of asylum seekers and refugees.
Swan rules on Pilbara lines access
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd is looking forward to negotiating access to railways owned by BHP Billiton Ltd and Rio Tinto Ltd after the federal government declared they should be opened to third part
Brown coming to grips with Rules changes
Contrite Australian International Rules vice-captain Campbell Brown admits he deserved to be sent off for his bump on Irish opponent Finian Hanley.
Billy Slater told to stamp out diving
Australian fullback Billy Slater has been told he will be suspended if he persists with the dangerous tactic of diving feet first at opposition players attempting to score.
Rudd still has massive lead: new poll
A new poll shows Prime Minister Kevin Rudd maintains a massive personal approval rating despite a glitch in the government's plan to guarantee bank deposits.
`No Depression`, $A and shares both down
The OECD's chief economist says the world is experiencing the "worst financial crisis in decades" but a repeat of the 1930s Great Depression is unlikely.
Adelaide United beat Perth Glory 2-1
Adelaide United have claimed top spot on the A-League ladder after coming from behind to beat Perth Glory 2-1 at Hindmarsh Stadium.
Briscoe becomes first local Indy winner
Australian Ryan Briscoe has become the first hometown winner of the Gold Coast IndyCar race, as countryman Will Power's weekend unravelled with an error he called the worst of his career.
Aussie cuts variable interest rate
Aussie Home Loans moved to lower its variable interest by 50 basis points - representing a saving of $125 a month on a $300,000 mortgage.
Fed govt should delay CPRS: Buswell
Western Australia has urged the Commonwealth to delay the introduction of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme, saying trade exposed industries need to be better compensated.
