Tag: Australia
Driver to be charged after car veered into pedestrians
A 62-year-old New South Wales man will be charged on summons after a car accident at Lorne in Victoria yesterday that saw eight people taken to hospital.[MORE]
Franklin unsure about preseason prospects
Hawthorn star Lance Franklin is unsure whether he will make it onto the field for the AFL's preseason competition as he works his way back from injury.[MORE]
Reddy out of Mariners encounter
Queensland Roar goalkeeper Liam Reddy is out of this weekend's A-League match against Central Coast with a hamstring strain.[MORE]
Virgin Blue flight forced back over windscreen crack
A Virgin Blue plane on its way to Brisbane has been forced to return to Perth after a crack was found in one of its windscreens.[MORE]
Hewitt embraces Hopman workload
Lleyton Hewitt has embraced his gruelling Hopman Cup schedule as perfect preparation for the Australian Open.[MORE]
Mauresmo finally cashes in against Coin
It may have taken over three hours and five match points, but Amelie Mauresmo finally saw off the challenge of compatriot Julie Coin to move into the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International.[MORE]
Manou eyeing Twenty20 win over Bulls
South Australian captain Graham Manou says his side must win Friday's clash against Queensland to stay in contention for the Twenty20 title.[MORE]
Town shocked by fatal dog attack
Residents of a small NSW town are shocked by a dog attack that killed a toddler and seriously injured her baby sister.[MORE]
Rising organ donation numbers give new hope
Australian organ donation has climbed to its highest level since transplants began in Australia in the 1960s. Donations jumped by nearly a third last year, with 259 people giving their organs in 2008, compared to 198 the year before.[MORE]
Scientist's singling out of Aust coal industry 'unfair'
A mining group says a warning to incoming US President Barack Obama about Australia's coal industry is an unfounded exaggeration.[MORE]
Aussies save some face at SCG
Australia has gained some much-needed momentum heading into its tour of South Africa, completing a nail-biting 112-run win at the SCG. [MORE]
Smith bats with broken hand
South African captain Graeme Smith has tried to ensure a draw for his team by batting with a broken hand at the SCG.[MORE]
Mining, energy sectors lead market gains
The Australian share market has finished the day at its highest level in two months, with strong gains in the mining and energy sectors.[MORE]
Jackson unlikely to return to Caps
Former Capitals captain Lauren Jackson has hinted she will return to Australian basketball one day, but not in Canberra.[MORE]
Dokic given Hobart wildcard
Australian Jelena Dokic has been given a wildcard into qualifying for the Hobart International.[MORE]
Queenslander wins time trial in Ballarat
Queensland's Carla Ryan has won the women's time trial at the Australian Road Cycling Championships in Ballarat.[MORE]
Wildcats bring in former Slingers guard
The Perth Wildcats have signed former Singapore Slingers point guard Shane McDonald for the rest of the NBL season.[MORE]
Fury sign up keeper Pasfield
A-League newcomers North Queensland has confirmed the capture of Newcastle Jets goalkeeper Justin Pasfield on a two-year deal.[MORE]
Siddle strikes put Aussies on the verge
Australia was just two wickets from a face-saving victory against South Africa at tea on the final day of the third Test. [MORE]
Mine shifts go to make way for redundant workers
The mining company planning to close a central Queensland coal mine says it is being forced to stand down shifts at another site because it needs to transfer workers.[MORE]
No room for Obama while Howard's in town
John Howard is one of the reasons US president-elect Barack Obama is living in a Washington hotel before his inauguration.[MORE]
Alcoa job cuts 'won't affect Aust work force'
Aluminium producer Alcoa says its Australian operations will not be affected by the company's global plans to cut more than 13,000 jobs.[MORE]
Forecaster tips big cyclone season for Qld
Long-range weather forecaster Hayden Walker has predicted three cyclones for Queensland over the next three months.[MORE]
Scott looking to regain form after bumpy 2008
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It's has been almost five years since Adam Scott won the Players Championship, now he is eager to regain his spot near the top.[MORE]
Qld taskforce still finalising urgent rail upgrade sites
Queensland Transport Minister John Mickel says a taskforce set up to examine rail level crossings in the state's north is finalising a list of sites that need urgent improvements.[MORE]
