Wounded Digger too unstable to fly A CRITICALLY wounded Australian soldier's evacuation from Afghanistan to Germany has been delayed because he's unfit to fly, defence says. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:41:00 GMT
Polling shows parties neck and neck THE West Australian Liberal party leads Labor in key marginal seats and could win government at tomorrow's state election, according to internal polling by both major parties. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:05:00 GMT
Rees worked for jailed minister AN inquiry must clear new Premier Nathan Rees over whether he knew about disgraced former Labor minister Milton Orkopoulos' crimes before they were made public, the New South Wales Opposition says. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:25:00 GMT
Dollar at lowest level for a year THE Australian dollar closed at its weakest level in more than a year as fears of a global growth slowdown wiped almost two US cents from the currency. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:11:00 GMT
Up to 60,000 overcharged for power UP to 60,000 southeast Queenslanders could be affected by power billing errors, says the state's Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:56:00 GMT
No such thing as 'average Aussie dad' THE nuclear family image of the typical Aussie dad raising 2.3 kids with one life partner is more elusive than ever as households continue to change, figures suggest. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:39:00 GMT
Female boxer to defend assualt charges PROFESSIONAL women's boxer Erin McGowan will defend three assault charges against her, her lawyer says. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:36:00 GMT
Garnaut targets laughable, say Greens THE Australian Greens say economist Ross Garnaut's proposed greenhouse targets are weak and based on outdated science. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:56:00 GMT
BHP mine safety probe after third death SAFETY officers are on their way to the Yandi iron ore mine in the Pilbara, to investigate the death of a 19-year-old truck driver. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:53:00 GMT
Rees sworn in as NSW Premier NATHAN Rees has been officially sworn in as New South Wales Premier at Government House in Sydney. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:41:00 GMT