You do not have a location set. Set Location

National News

Tas forestry 'fraud' needs probe: report

Claims have been made that logging contractors in Tasmania have kept their businesses going despite receiving government money to exit the industry.
June 20, 5:03 pm
North Qld centre escapees to plead guilty

A lawyer acting for six men charged with escaping from a far north Queensland detention centre says the men plan to plead guilty to the charges.
June 20, 5:03 pm
Second Sydney airport a federal issue: NSW

Premier Barry O'Farrell says a decision about a second Sydney airport is the Commonwealth's responsibility, not his.
June 20, 5:02 pm
No date to resume NBN work: Thodey

Telstra boss David Thodey says he does not expect delays to the NBN rollout despite work being halted over asbestos contamination.
June 20, 5:01 pm
Aust bonds weaken after Fed comments

The Australian bond market is weaker after the US Federal Reserve said it would wind back its bond purchase program, designed to stimulate the economy.
June 20, 4:58 pm
Man, 73, fatally attacked in Adelaide home

The fatal bashing of a 73-year-old man in his Adelaide home by his boarder meant he missed the weddings of his grandsons, court told.
June 20, 4:57 pm
Adelaide southern suburbs Foodland store fined for out-of-date food

A Foodland store at Seaford has been fined $200,000 by Adelaide Magistrates Court for selling expired food and failing hygiene standards.
ABC - June 20, 4:55 pm
Man dies setting yabby nets at water falls

A 61-year-old man has died after falling into water near Walpole on Western Australia's south coast.
ABC - June 20, 4:50 pm
Nurture local talent or fail, warns Thodey

Telstra boss David Thodey says we are entering the Century of the Consumer, with rich pickings for Australia if we take better care of talent.
June 20, 4:50 pm
Aust shares close more than 2% lower

The Australian share market suffered its heaviest one-day loss since February, closing more than two per cent down on Thursday
June 20, 4:46 pm
Cancer projects short-listed for grants

Five cancer projects are aiming for millions of dollars in grants, but first they must get through a rigorous process led by Professor Ian Frazer.
June 20, 4:40 pm
US Fed brings good news and bad news

The market reaction to the good news on the US economy from the Federal Reserve was bad news for investors.
June 20, 4:37 pm
Portraits offer insight into enigmatic Paul Kelly

He is one of Australia's best-known musicians, but still he manages to retain an air of mystery.
ABC - June 20, 4:30 pm
Tragic end for WA man who fell into lagoon

Police from divers have found the body of a man who fell into waters at the Fernhook Falls camp grounds, near Walpole in WA's Great Southern region.
June 20, 4:28 pm
Tigers expect tight AFL tussle with 'Dogs

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick says the Western Bulldogs are playing much better football than when the Tigers thrashed them in round three.
June 20, 4:26 pm