Get ready for a lunar eclipse June 15, 2010 at 2:07 PM |
AUSTRALIANS watching the sky later this month will be treated to a partial lunar eclipse when the shadow of the Earth partially obscures the Moon. |
Cops get new power to fine June 15, 2010 at 1:46 PM |
POLICE statewide will be given the power to issue on the spot fines for public nuisance offences. |
Jacko's parents united by ruling June 15, 2010 at 1:46 PM |
THEY may be feuding, but Michael Jackson's parents managed to put on a united front at the Los Angeles Superior Court for Dr Conrad Murray's hearing. |
Ship 'ignored stricken Jessica' June 15, 2010 at 1:32 PM |
THE watch officers on a ship which collided with Jessica Watson's yacht did not offer help after the crash, says a report which blames both parties. |
Daylight bill 'to go ahead' June 15, 2010 at 1:31 PM |
AFTER being inundated by daylight saving supporters, MP Peter Wellington has decided to push ahead with his Bill for a vote on the issue. |
Two dead in light plane crash June 15, 2010 at 12:52 PM |
THE pilot who was killed in a light plane crash in Sydney's south west this morning has been identified. |
Uni student on trial for $2m fraud June 15, 2010 at 12:03 PM |
A UNIVERSITY of Queensland business student who had $2 million mistakenly deposited into his account will stand trial for trying to steal the money. |
TV was 'relying on Abby dying' June 15, 2010 at 11:46 AM |
ABBY Sunderland's dad says he cut ties with TV show producers after he felt they assumed she was going to die. |
'No hope' for missing fishing mate June 15, 2010 at 11:15 AM |
A MAN feared drowned at on a fishing trip was struggling to remove his steel-capped boots after the canoe he and a mate were in capsized at Wivenhoe Dam. |
Patel declines to testify June 15, 2010 at 10:15 AM |
FORMER Bundaberg Hospital chief surgeon Jayant Patel has elected not to give or call evidence in his manslaughter trial. |
Two dead as small plane crashes in Sydney June 15, 2010 at 8:33 AM |
TWO people died when a light plane crashed into a property at Canley Vale in south-western Sydney this morning. |
LNP hit by another defector June 15, 2010 at 8:29 AM |
A THIRD member of Queensland's opposition Liberal National Party has quit, saying it's wracked by divisions and she has no faith in its vision. |
One dead, kids hurt in light plane crash June 15, 2010 at 8:26 AM |
AT least one person is confirmed dead and five children are injured after a plane crashed in south west Sydney. |
Council meetings for reality TV June 15, 2010 at 6:47 AM |
A SHIRE council that has been embroiled in controversy for years is set to become the subject of a new reality TV show. |
Learner driver six times over June 15, 2010 at 6:32 AM |
A LEARNER driver has been caught more than six times the legal blood alcohol limit, leaving police disgusted with drivers' attitudes. |
Fishing mates missing on lake June 15, 2010 at 6:22 AM |
A SEARCH has begun for two Ipswich men who have failed to return from a fishing trip on Lake Wivenhoe. |
Where'd we be without our Queen? June 15, 2010 at 6:00 AM |
HAPPY birthday to our beloved Queen Elizabeth. Without her benevolent reign, Australia would be left utterly bereft. |
TV rivals in Taser fight June 15, 2010 at 5:55 AM |
RIVAL war deepens after Nine security guard is allegedly Tasered by Seven counterpart. |
Water costs to increase - report June 15, 2010 at 12:59 AM |
CONSUMERS could be left paying more as reform overhaul changes the way states charge for water. |
Ban quizzed on asset sale June 15, 2010 at 12:34 AM |
HAJNAL Ban sold a sick friend's assets, including a tractor, TV and fridge, while holding financial power of attorney, tribunal documents show. |
O'Chee may bid for surprise comeback June 15, 2010 at 12:22 AM |
COLOURFUL former Nationals Senator Bill O'Chee is considering making a comeback from the political dead in the Coalition's must-win seat of Wright. |
Rich wife must pay ex-hubby $4000 a week June 15, 2010 at 12:00 AM |
DIVORCEE ordered to pay waiter husband spouse maintenance so he can keep luxury lifestyle. |
Racist slur wasn't first, says Tahu June 15, 2010 at 12:00 AM |
NSW's racism crisis has deepened with Timana Tahu accusing Andrew Johns of sledging other races. |
Swan stands by Rudd June 14, 2010 at 10:20 PM |
TREASURER Wayne Swan has gone in to bat for Kevin Rudd, dismissing as "baseless speculation" claims the Prime Minister could be dumped before the election. |
Baby leave may cost women jobs June 14, 2010 at 9:44 PM |
EMPLOYERS are warning Australia's first national paid baby leave scheme could have hidden costs that make it harder for young women to find jobs. |
Teen sailor cuts book deal June 14, 2010 at 9:24 PM |
TEEN sailor Abby Sunderland appears poised to cash in on her misadventure by penning a book, as her rescue bill is tipped to cost hundreds of thousands. |
Rescue heroes flee amid safety fears June 14, 2010 at 8:55 PM |
TWO Iraqi soldiers who saved terror hostage Douglas Wood have fled Australia in fear that they may become al-Qa'ida targets. |
Heroes flee amid safety fears June 14, 2010 at 8:55 PM |
TWO Iraqi soldiers who saved terror hostage Douglas Wood have fled Australia in fear that they may become al-Qa'ida targets. |
Holiday diners slugged with surcharges June 14, 2010 at 8:29 PM |
RESTAURANTS across the southeast are flouting pricing laws, slapping diners with hidden public holiday surcharges of up to 20 per cent. |
A roast to dear old Liz June 14, 2010 at 7:44 PM |
HAPPY birthday Liz. Great to have had you around for another year, luv. Without your benevolent reign, this little nation would've been left utterly bereft. |
Man killed in motorcycle crash June 14, 2010 at 7:33 PM |
A 45-YEAR-OLD male motorcycle rider has died after a crash in Toowoomba, bringing the state's long weekend road toll to four. |
Fire engulfs suburban home June 14, 2010 at 4:22 PM |
A HOUSE has been engulfed by flames on Brisbane's south side this afternoon. |
Aussie parents join search June 14, 2010 at 4:17 PM |
A YOUNG Australian tourist on "dream trip" has been missing for five days after a car crash in Ecuador. |