Fielding to support all budget measures
The federal government is a step closer to having its remaining budget measures passed after Family First Senator Steve Fielding announced a surprising backflip in view of the global financial cris
Medicare bill likely to pass parliament
The federal government's revised changes to the Medicare levy surcharge are a step closer to becoming law after Family First's Steve Fielding caved in and announced he would back the bill.
Bathurst hat-trick for Lowndes, Whincup
Ford pair Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup claimed an historic Bathurst 1000
hat-trick but second-placed Greg Murphy was "pissed" that Lowndes got away with
bumping him on lap one.
Diggers work in Afghanistan vital: Smith
The government says it is vital for Australia to remain fighting in Afghanistan to
prevent a repeat of terrorist attacks in Southeast Asia.
Bennett bows out after doing it his way
Outgoing Broncos legend Wayne Bennett quoted the late Paul Newman when he finally
drew the curtain on his remarkable 21-year tenure at the NRL club.
Ceremonies mark 2002 Bali bombings
Survivors, families, volunteers and government officials have marked the sixth
anniversary of the 2002 Bali bombings with a moving ceremony in Bali.
Government guarantees all bank deposits
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced the government would guarantee all deposits
being held in Australian financial institutions for the next three years.
Goss takes the lead Herald Sun Tour
Tasmania's Matt Goss will wear the yellow leader's jersey into Monday's opening
stage of the Herald Sun Tour cycling race after winning Sunday's criterium.
Australian stocks tipped to open flat
Australian stocks are expected to open flat on Monday as Wall street closed the week
modestly lower following its horror session on Thursday.
Entangled whale sets itself free
AAP - A whale that became caught in shark netting off the Gold Coast appears to have set itself free.
