Tag: Australia
Rockhampton murder trial jury considers its verdict
A Supreme Court jury has retired to consider its verdict in a murder trial at Rockhampton in central Queensland.[MORE]
Davies set for overnight lead
Defending champion Laura Davies was setting the pace after the first round of the Women's Australian Open at Melbourne's Commonwealth Golf Club.[MORE]
Jetstar clears plane to fly after health scare
Jetstar says its Airbus 320 plane has been cleared to fly following a health scare on a flight between Brisbane, and Mackay in north Queensland.[MORE]
Department head defends child protection system
The outgoing head of the Northern Territory Department of Health and Families has defended his handling of the child protection system. [MORE]
Redbacks make steady response
South Australia made a solid start to their reply to New South Wales' massive first innings total in their Sheffield Shield match at the SCG on Thursday.[MORE]
School criticised for putting autistic kids in pen
NSW Opposition says a school's decision to place children with autism into a pen during play periods is inhumane and cruel.[MORE]
Bulls with backs to the wall
Queensland teenager Chris Lynn and all-rounder Nathan Reardon dug their heels in after the Bulls' top order again failed to fire in the Sheffield Shield match against Western Australia at the Gabba on Thursday.[MORE]
Vics closer to hosting final
Victoria is a step closer to hosting the Sheffield Shield final after century makers David Hussey and Aaron Finch put the Bushrangers in a strong position against Tasmania at the MCG.[MORE]
Independent body to review UN climate panel
UN chief announces an independent review of UN climate science after a global warming report was found to have errors. [MORE]
Wild car ride ends in court
The District Court has heard two teenage drivers raced through red lights on Brisbane's southside before crashing their cars, leaving a passenger with serious injuries.[MORE]
Unemployment - what's in a number?
Unemployment. It is one of the most watched, and perhaps least understood, economic figures.[MORE]
Aussies chasing 239
New Zealand set Australia a victory target of 239 in the fourth match of the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series at Eden Park in Auckland this afternoon.[MORE]
Nursing home resident found dead in river
Police say the body of a man who was reported missing on Wednesday night has been found in a river on the New South Wales Central Coast. [MORE]
Members of alleged organised crime family refused bail
A court has heard police have covert phone and video evidence implicating four men in an alleged family drug syndicate.[MORE]
Vics looking solid against Tigers
Victoria was well placed to build a big first innings score at 2 for 121 at lunch against Tasmania on day two of the Sheffield Shield match at the MCG.[MORE]
Rally calls for inquest into Aboriginal death in custody
There are calls for a full coronial inquiry into the death of a young Aboriginal remand prisoner in Brisbane.[MORE]
Homeowner's attempt to remove insulation foiled
A Darwin resident says he is hitting a brick wall trying to get dangerous foil insulation removed from his home.[MORE]
Policeman testifies about Doomadgee death
A policeman who found Cameron Doomadgee's body in a jail cell on Palm Island in 2004 has given evidence at a North Queensland inquest.[MORE]
Smith ton takes Blues streaking ahead
Rising star Steven Smith scored his second century in as many Sheffield Shield appearances as New South Wales continued to deal out the hurt to South Australia at the SCG.[MORE]
Child caught up in attempted axe assault
NT woman who allegedly struck a child in the head with an axe was trying to hit someone else but missed, police said.[MORE]
Bulls routed for 106
Queensland was dismissed for a paltry 106 in the first innings of its Sheffield Shield match against Western Australia at the Gabba on Thursday.[MORE]
Teen denied bail over wheelchair bashing
Court documents show a teen who has been denied bail on charges relating to an attack on a disabled man has a criminal history. [MORE]
Brisbane man waiting for urgent brain surgery
The State Opposition says a Brisbane man has been waiting nine months for urgent brain surgery that was supposed to happen within 30 days.[MORE]
US schools in lockdown after Australian threat
A vague threat apparently posted from Australia on two social networking sites has led to the lockdown of all schools in the busy midwestern US city of Minneapolis.[MORE]
Molik progresses at Indian Wells
Alicia Molik is through to the second round of the AFP event at Indian Wells but fellow Australian Jelena Dokic suffered a heavy defeat.[MORE]
