Tag: Australia
Cats lose Varcoe to broken thumb
Reigning AFL premier Geelong will be without forward Travis Varcoe for up to the first seven matches of the season because of a broken thumb.[MORE]
Last witness at military inquiry into soldier's death
The last of the witnesses is giving evidence at a military inquiry into the death of a Townsville-based soldier at the Lavarack Army Barracks in 2008.[MORE]
Emergency preparations step up for cyclone
Two islands off the central Qld coast are being evacuated with cyclone Ului forecast to make landfall this weekend. [MORE]
Climate change linked to change in butterfly life cycle
A study by Australian scientists claims to show a link between man-made climate change and the life cycle of butterflies. [MORE]
New transport plan will cut parking space: council
Darwin's Mitchell Street could soon be free of public buses under a new plan devised by the department of planning and infrastructure.[MORE]
One person dead, one injured after truck collision
The driver of a car which collided with a truck at Clarendon in Sydney's north west this morning has died.[MORE]
Bulls quicks rock Bushrangers early
Queensland's pace arsenal tore through Victoria's top order to leave the Bushrangers reeling at 5 for 75 at lunch on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield final at the MCG.[MORE]
Elderly woman falls 15m down cliff
Police and paramedics are with a 77-year-old woman who fell fifteen metres down a cliff at Lake Parramatta, in Sydney's west.[MORE]
"Good take-up' at free swine flu vaccinations
More than 55,000 Queenslanders have been vaccinated against swine flu so far at free weekend clinics being held at high schools around the state.[MORE]
36 hour wait for medical evacuation
NT's aero medical service under fire after a Port Keats woman had to wait on a hospital gurney for 36 hours with a broken leg.[MORE]
Bligh, Newman push for help funding public transport
Brisbane Lord Mayor Campbell Newman has praised Premier Anna Bligh for suggesting south-east Queensland councils need to 'pitch in' to help cover the cost of running public transport.[MORE]
Twin deal starts Reds retention ball rolling
Queensland has kick-started its player retention program by re-signing the Faingaa twins for the next two Super rugby seasons.[MORE]
School takes no bully approach
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Recent schoolyard attacks have led many parents and community leaders to question the current approach to bullying.[MORE]
Sabotage behind fatal asylum boat blast
The Northern Territory coroner says the fatal explosion of the SIEV 36 was a deliberate act of sabotage by three asylum seekers on board the boat. [MORE]
Crocs a constant hazard: Seafood council
The Northern Territory Seafood Council says saltwater crocodiles are an occupational hazard for professional fishermen and workers always need to be cautious.[MORE]
British pensioners lose payment fight
British pensioners living in Australia will now be on tighter budgets after losing a bid to have their payments from the United Kingdom increased according to inflation.[MORE]
Aussie Dallas sixth in giant slalom
Skier Shannon Dallas has fared best of four Australians in action on day five of the Vancouver Winter Paralympics.[MORE]
Police probe Sydney fishing trawler fire
Police are investigating the cause of a fire on a fishing trawler in Sydney's inner west.[MORE]
Mortlock out of Blues encounter
Brumbies outside centre Stirling Mortlock has been ruled out of his side's Super 14 clash with the Blues in Auckland on Friday.[MORE]
Transport adviser resigns over 'disappointing' blueprint
The head of the Property Council has resigned from the NSW Government's transport advisory board.[MORE]
Coroner to release findings into deadly boat blast
The Northern Territory coroner will hand down his findings today into a fatal boat explosion near Ashmore Reef off the north-west coast of Australia.[MORE]
Coalition brushes off Costello's criticism
Coalition MPs have dismissed former treasurer Peter Costello's harsh criticism of Tony Abbott's new paid parental leave scheme.[MORE]
McGees found not guilty of conspiracy
Lawyer Eugene McGee and his brother found not guilty of conspiracy to attempt to pervert the course of justice.[MORE]
David Jones makes record half-year profit
The department store chain David Jones has reported a record first-half profit of $100.5 million.[MORE]
Blue Mountains bike tracks closed
The Blue Mountains City Council has voted to close all mountain bike tracks along the escarpment closest to Sydney and adjoining ridges.[MORE]
