Tag: Australia
Man questioned over Brian Kane murder
A Queensland man has been released without charge after being questioned about the murder of Melbourne underworld figure Brian Kane nearly 30 years ago.[MORE]
Smith not quite ready to hang up boots
George Smith insists he has not played his last Super Rugby match, as the Brumbies prepare to blood their highly-rated 18-year-old flanker Michael Hooper against the Chiefs at Canberra Stadium on Friday.[MORE]
I wasn't the only abuse victim: Hey Dad! star
Former Hey Dad! child star Sarah Monahan says she was not the only cast member sexually assaulted behind the scenes of the hit show.[MORE]
Poor decisions led to massive oil spill
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A federal inquiry has heard the blow-out at the Montara well was caused by a chain of poor decisions and miscalculations.[MORE]
Voss wary of West Coast challenge
Brisbane coach Michael Voss has highlighted the battle between the AFL's two cutting edge ruck divisions as crucial to Sunday night's clash with West Coast.[MORE]
Australians in PNG face drug charges
Five Australian tourists have been arrested in PNG after police found nearly half a kilogram of marijuana on board their yacht.[MORE]
Miners, banks drive share decline
Australian shares closed almost 1 per cent lower, driven by falls in the banking and mining sectors.[MORE]
Nerang water 'all clear' to drink
Authorities say there's no longer a need for Nerang residents on the Gold Coast to boil their drinking water.[MORE]
Hypersonic plane passes latest test
The Federal Government says Australian and US defence scientists have successfully tested a hypersonic aircraft for the second time in South Australia's outback.[MORE]
Stern Hu admits taking bribes: report
Rio Tinto executive Stern Hu has reportedly pleaded guilty to bribery charges in a Shanghai court.[MORE]
Verbeek calls time on Socceroos stint
Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek will hand over the reins to the national side after the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Football Federation Australia announced on Monday.[MORE]
One-time NRL defectors ready to face off
When two of the biggest names in the NRL defected to rugby union, fans were livid about this apparent act of betrayal.[MORE]
Stynes keeps the faith
Melbourne president Jim Stynes has compared his cancer battle to the AFL club, saying he has great faith about the future.[MORE]
Land valuations 'not directly linked to rate increases'
The Queensland Government says higher residential land valuations should not automatically lead to higher rates. [MORE]
Police work to recover bodies from plane wreck
A police forensic team is working to recover the bodies of two pilots who died in a plane crash at the RAAF base in Darwin.[MORE]
Cook escapes conviction over nightclub fight
Collingwood AFL player Ryan Cook has avoided a conviction for his part in a fight that left a man requiring facial surgery.[MORE]
Air pollution sending children to hospital
Air pollution accounts for at least 4 per cent of hospitalisations of babies and children, a new Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report estimates.[MORE]
Execs face grilling over Allco collapse
Former Allco Finance Group executives are facing public questioning for the first time over the company's collapse in 2008.[MORE]
Second federal Minister questions QR float
Another federal Labor minister has expressed concerns about the state's plan to float Queensland Rail's coal business as a single entity.[MORE]
Assault charge for alleged fake doctor
Police have told a court a new example of deception has come to light since they arrested a man allegedly working unqualified as a doctor.[MORE]
Aboriginal activist 'Chicka' Dixon dies
Aboriginal activist Charles "Chicka" Dixon has died in Sydney aged 81.[MORE]
Wellington weather frustrates Aussies
Poor weather may save New Zealand from defeat in the first Test against Australia after bad light stopped play on day four at Basin Reserve in Wellington.[MORE]
Blair charged over Cross incident
Melbourne's Adam Blair is facing a week on the sidelines after being charged for his use of a forearm on Newcastle's Ben Cross in Saturday night's victory to the Storm.[MORE]
Allco chief says financial crisis totally unexpected
A public hearing in Sydney is investigating the collapse of the local investment house, Allco Finance Group. [MORE]
Students with disabilities 'denied school enrolment'
Parents of children with a disability say some are being denied school enrolment because of a lack of resources and support. [MORE]
