Tag: Australia
The Shark bitten hard by US property market
Australian golf champion Greg Norman has fallen victim to America's sagging real estate market, losing a staggering $US17.5 million ($26.81 million) on his Florida mansion.[MORE]
Stocks up as Wall St seesaws
US stocks have staged a late rally after a volatile session on Wall Street.[MORE]
Hawke to Rudd: Let your ministers off the leash
Bob Hawke has urged Kevin Rudd to give his ministers more freedom to manage their portfolios.[MORE]
Bollinger ready to hit the deck
Doug Bollinger says he is looking forward to rolling his arm over when New South Wales plays Queensland in today's domestic one-day competition at the Sydney Cricket Ground. [MORE]
Turnbull condemns Howard on Obama
Federal Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull has publicly condemned former prime minister John Howard's remarks about Barack Obama.[MORE]
Deans tweaks Wallabies scrum for France clash
Australian coach Robbie Deans has made three changes, all in the pack, to his line-up for the Test match against France at the Stade de France on Saturday.[MORE]
Thousands still without power, storm clean-up continues
Energex says about 3,500 customers in south-east Queensland are still without power after Sunday's destructive storm.[MORE]
Anniversary to offer solace for HMAS Sydney families
Today marks 67 years since the sinking of HMAS Sydney off the coast of Western Australia.[MORE]
More storms forecast after overnight flooding
Heavy rain has caused some flooding in south-east Queensland overnight.[MORE]
Short-selling ban expected to be lifted
A ban on the short selling of non-financial stocks is expected to be lifted today.[MORE]
CFK Childcare enters administration
Another childcare centre operator has gone into voluntary administration.[MORE]
Brisbane's mayor praises 'superhuman response' to storms
Brisbane's Lord Mayor Campbell Newman says the emergency response to Sunday's devastating storms has been superhuman.[MORE]
Doctor arrested in Bulgaria 'former Mater employee'
Brisbane's Mater Children's Hospital says it believes a doctor arrested on child sex charges in Bulgaria is a former employee.[MORE]
Global emissions scheme crucial to competitive gas production: industry
Australia's petroleum industry is warning gas electricity production could be disadvantaged if a global agreement on carbon emissions reduction cannot be reached.[MORE]
ADF urged to share personnel with private business
A defence think-tank says the army, navy and air force should share employees with private businesses.[MORE]
Engineers inspect plane after emergency landing
Aircraft engineers are inspecting a plane that had to make an emergency landing in Brisbane tonight. [MORE]
Budget cuts needed to avoid recession: Rees
New South Wales Premier Nathan Rees says cuts made by the State Government in the mini-budget were necessary to avoid recession.[MORE]
Emergency landing at Brisbane airport
An aircraft has been forced to make an emergency landing at Brisbane airport this evening.[MORE]
Stars hit red carpet for Australia's world premiere
After an epic build-up, Baz Luhrmann's $150m film Australia finally sees the light of day.[MORE]
Child star upstages Australia's Hollywood heavyweights
Aboriginal child star Brandon Walters stole the scene from stars Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman today as he spoke about working on Baz Luhrmann's film Australia.[MORE]
Summer chaos for Antarctic Divison
The Australian Antarctic Division's entire summer schedule has been thrown into chaos.[MORE]
Hundreds flock to Darwin's 'wonderful' Australia premiere
Hundreds of people, including World War II veterans, have turned out for the premiere of Baz Luhrmann's Australia in Darwin.[MORE]
Langer changes his tune on Katich
Justin Langer admits he has changed his mind about Australia's Test batting opening partnership.[MORE]
Emissions have risen in industrialised nations: UN
The United Nations climate change agency says countries are failing to meet targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.[MORE]
Aust Antarctic schedule in chaos after chef rescue
The Australian Antarctic Division's entire summer schedule has been thrown into chaos.[MORE]