Tag: Australia
MCG hoodoo no concern to Swans
Sydney coach Paul Roos is not worried his team's recent dreadful MCG record or the emotions surrounding Western Bulldogs champion Brad Johnson's imminent retirement will hurt his side in Saturday's AFL semi-final.[MORE]
Flood fears for Culgoa
The State Emergency Service has urged residents in Culgoa in Victoria's north-west to seek higher ground, amid fears of possible flooding.[MORE]
Man charged with murder after body found in reserve
A 26-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman's body was found in a bush reserve on the NSW south coast this morning.[MORE]
Maloney makes name for himself
Regarded as one of the finds of the season, New Zealand Warriors pivot James Maloney will carry another - albeit unwanted - tag into Friday night's NRL finals clash with Gold Coast Titans.[MORE]
Genia keen to make winning a habit
Wallabies half-back Will Genia says Saturday's Bledisloe Cup Test is the perfect time to end their inconsistent ways, and coach Robbie Deans could not agree more.[MORE]
SFS a happy home for Ellis
The Sydney Football Stadium holds special memories for Wests Tigers' English backrower Gareth Ellis.[MORE]
Look to the future, not the cameras: Gillard
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has told her Labor colleagues there will be a serious review of the party's direction in light of the federal election result.[MORE]
Same-sex adoption bill passes NSW Parliament
A bill to give same-sex couples the right to adopt in New South Wales is set to become law.[MORE]
RSPCA in strife over Animal Rescue
The RSPCA has been told to review its agreement with reality TV program Animal Rescue following an inquiry into a koala raid [MORE]
Men in court over python, lizard theft
A Melbourne court has heard of the bizarre details of the theft of a python and sand lizard from a pet shop.[MORE]
Tributes for officer who made 'ultimate sacrifice'
Police around the country are mourning the death of a NSW constable who was shot and killed in a drug raid in Sydney.[MORE]
Improvement first, flag later: Primus
Matthew Primus says he can not promise a quick fix for middling Port Adelaide after realising a dream to coach his beloved AFL club.[MORE]
Miners withdraw bid for QR coal network
A consortium of mining companies is not going ahead with its bid to buy the Queensland Rail (QR) coal network.[MORE]
Bradshaw back for Swans
Sydney full-forward Daniel Bradshaw is set to play his first game in over three months after being named in the Swans team for the AFL semi-final against Western Bulldogs at the MCG on Saturday night.[MORE]
Grog laws reducing assaults in Alice: NT Govt
The Northern Territory Government has attributed a reduction in assaults in Alice Springs to alcohol restrictions in place in the town.[MORE]
Dozens arrested in drug raids
Police have raided scores of properties across south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales in a crackdown on drug trafficking.[MORE]
All go for Victory's Ricardinho
Training ground sensation Ricardinho will be elevated to the starting line-up as Melbourne Victory search for elusive A-League goals against the competition's most stingy defence on Sunday.[MORE]
Family values key for young gun Lui
Robert Lui has revealed his extra motivation for helping the Wests Tigers beat Sydney Roosters in Saturday's NRL semi-final.[MORE]
Concern over future funding for Indigenous health
The Australian Medical Association is concerned the Federal Government's new funding arrangements will not improve outcomes for remote Northern Territory Aboriginal communities.[MORE]
Crows settled until trade week
Adelaide says it does not expect to make any more changes to its team list before next month's AFL trade week.[MORE]
Shares rise, NAB jumps on AXA defeat
A rise on Wall Street overnight and a strong surge by NAB have both helped boost local stocks by almost 1 per cent.[MORE]
Dragons wary of clipped Sea Eagles
Injuries and suspension have left them barely recognisable, but the Dragons claim there is no way they will be underestimating the under-strength Sea Eagles in Sunday's NRL qualifying final at Kogarah Jubilee Oval.[MORE]
Slight rise in NT unemployment rate
The Northern Territory's unemployment rate has risen in August, bucking a downward trend in the rest of the country. [MORE]
Police search for man seen near crime scene
Police in Cairns in far north Queensland are looking for a man spotted near the scene of a serious assault on Tuesday morning.[MORE]
Police open probe into Fev complaint
Police have begun an investigation into an alleged indecent act by Brisbane Lions star Brendan Fevola.[MORE]
