The NSW Director of Public Prosecutions will recommend charges be laid against three men over the 2002 cruise ship death of Dianne Brimble.

Speculation about Malcolm Turnbull challenging the Liberal Party leadership has been reignited by Peter Costello's decision not to seek the job.

An unexpected plunge in the jobless rate suggests another interest rate cut in October is far from a done deal, economists say.

A Sydney man who has been convicted of a terrorist-related charge may face a re-trial on a second count after a jury failed to reach a verdict.

West Australian Premier Alan Carpenter's hold on the Labor leadership could decide the state's election, with the Nationals saying he would have to remain leader to guarantee the party's support.

A super-confident Wayne Bennett has likened his side to the 2006 premiership-winning Broncos.
Bennett said his squad's health closely resembled that of the side which sent club

After the home fans stayed away in droves last week, Sydney are confident the "Bloods" will flock to Friday night's AFL semi-final at the MCG.

Senior New Zealand police say the death of an officer gunned down outside a suspected drug lab is "gut wrenching" but they have defended their handling of the covert operation.

Federal Opposition Leader Brendan Nelson says he will introduce a bill to parliament next week for an immediate $30 a week rise in the single aged pension.

Sydney man Belal Sadallah Khazaal has been found guilty of producing a book knowing it was connected with assisting in a terrorist act.