Tag: Australia
Day begins strongly in Boston
Jason Day heads a strong Australian challenge, tied for the lead after the opening round at the Deutsche Bank Championship in Boston.[MORE]
Crews free humpback caught in shark net
Marine rescue crews have freed a whale that was entangled in a shark net off the Gold Coast. [MORE]
Cats lost game in first half: Corey
Midfielder Joel Corey says Geelong lost Friday night's AFL qualifying final to St Kilda in the first half, not the final minute.[MORE]
Homes flood near Ballarat
The State Emergency Service says homes near Ballarat in southern Victoria have begun to flood, as rain continues to fall across the State.[MORE]
Garrett storms home to share lead
Australia's Nikki Garrett is in a four-way tie for the lead after the opening round of the UNIQA Ladies Open in Austria.[MORE]
Pyne warns of Labor 'mongoose and cobra' coalition
Liberal MP Chris Pyne warns Labor's attempt to get the three rural independents onside could lead to an unstable government.[MORE]
Boy mauled by Taronga Zoo sea lion
An 11-year-old boy is in hospital in a stable condition after being mauled by a sea lion at a Sydney zoo. [MORE]
Coalition pledges to prioritise detention security
The Northern Territory Country Liberals Senator Nigel Scullion says if the Coalition wins Federal Government it would immediately increase security at Darwin's detention centre.[MORE]
Gits good to go
Star Wallabies centre Matt Giteau has completed the side's final training hit-out before tonight's Tri-Nations Test against South Africa in Bloemfontein.[MORE]
Sydney-born cleric calls for MP's beheading
A controversial Dutch MP says the reported call by an Australian-born Muslim cleric for him to be beheaded is "a very serious threat". [MORE]
Brumby urged to reconsider power upgrade
Victorian Premier John Brumby is being urged to reconsider the decision not to upgrade all power lines as recommended by the Bushfires Royal Commission.[MORE]
Residents taken to hospital after apartment fire
Around 50 people have been evacuated from an apartment block after fire broke out in a unit on Sydney's north shore overnight.[MORE]
Osiek avoids defeat on Socceroos debut
The Socceroos have begun life under new coach Holger Osieck with an entertaining 0-0 friendly draw against an understrength Switzerland in St Gallen.[MORE]
Stosur on a roll at US Open
Australia's Samantha Stosur has extended her best-ever run at the US Open by reaching the fourth round and said she now feels like she belongs among the game's elite.[MORE]
Uncontrolled fires destroy 'paradise of diversity'
Scientists say many native animal species in Northern Australia are "plunging towards extinction". [MORE]
Contador to skip world championships
Reigning Tour de France champion Alberto Contador will skip the UCI Road World Championships this year in order to better prepare for next season, according to Spain's coach.[MORE]
Taiwan-Sydney flight grounded over 'bomb threat'
A China Airlines flight bound for Sydney has been grounded for safety checks following an alleged bomb threat, airport police say.[MORE]
Mariners outclass Victory
Central Coast left a frustrating week behind with a convincing 2-0 A-League win over Melbourne Victory at Bluetongue Stadium on Friday night.[MORE]
Dam threatens to burst in SA wild weather
A dam is threatening to burst on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula while more than 500 people have called emergency services due to storm damage.[MORE]
Saints stun Cats in finals boilover
St Kilda moved to within one victory of its second straight grand final appearance with a gripping four-point upset of Geelong in the second qualifying final at a slippery MCG on Friday night.[MORE]
Raiders dash Broncos' finals dream
The Broncos miss the finals for the first time in 19 seasons as the Raiders seal their spot in the final eight with an 18-16 win in Brisbane.[MORE]
Independents stand firm in face of fear campaign
The Coalition has embarked on a fear campaign to win the support of the kingmaker independents that can deliver it a parliamentary majority.[MORE]
Victoria on flood watch as storms approach
The weather bureau is warning that approaching storms could be the most significant weather event in Victoria for the past 15 years.[MORE]
India gets doping jolt ahead of Games
Five Indian athletes have returned positive doping tests, hitting the host nation's medal chances at next month's Commonwealth Games.[MORE]
Baker out as Saints, Cats make changes
St Kilda tagger Steven Baker will have to wait for his return from a long AFL suspension after becoming a late withdrawal from Friday night's qualifying final against Geelong.[MORE]
