Tag: Australia
'I was abused on set', claims Hey Dad! star
The youngest cast member of Australian television comedy Hey Dad! says she was sexually abused on the set of the top-rating program.[MORE]
Tourists targeted in Bondi cafe smoking ban
Smokers will be banned from lighting up while sitting outside cafes at Sydney's Bondi Beach from July.[MORE]
NSW to examine education stimulus spending
The NSW Upper House is to examine how the Federal Government's education stimulus money is being spent.[MORE]
Dragons clash just what we need: Moore
Having lost to a side expected to battle it out for this year's wooden spoon, Canterbury coach Kevin Moore claims a meeting with NRL premiership contender St George Illawarra is just the tonic for his ailing side.[MORE]
Cyclone off Qld sparks flooding fears
Already waterlogged parts of Queensland could face more flooding from Tropical Cyclone Ului as it moves closer to the coast.[MORE]
Upper House fight to capture Xenophon factor
Candidates jostling for seats in SA's Upper House are keen to win the votes that went to Nick Xenophon last time.[MORE]
Alcohol is Pacific's biggest problem drug
New research has revealed the Pacific region is facing a growing problem with alcohol.[MORE]
Carney not buying into Origin hype
Rejuvenated bad boy Todd Carney says he will not let a successful NRL return overshadow the enormity he faces in getting his life and career back on track.[MORE]
London bout confirmed for Katsidis
Australian WBO interim lightweight champion Michael Katsidis will defend his title against London boxer Kevin Mitchell at West Ham United's Upton Park stadium, promoter Frank Warren has confirmed.[MORE]
Fuel leak forces Holden to recall 9,000 sedans
Holden in Australia is recalling 9,000 of its big-selling Cruze sedans because of concerns about potential fuel leaks.[MORE]
Wall Street hits 17-month closing high
Signs of easing inflation in the United States and gains in the energy and banking sectors have helped to push US stocks to their highest closing level in 17 months.[MORE]
Hu to face trial as Rio boss visits China
Australian national Stern Hu and his three Rio Tinto Chinese colleagues will finally face court next Monday.[MORE]
Employment myths cloud Social Trends survey
The idea that "work sharing" kept unemployment rates low during the GFC is a myth.[MORE]
Dingoes may be world's oldest dog breed
A new study has found the Australian dingo may be the oldest breed of dog in the world.[MORE]
ABC expansion within its charter: Conroy
Communications Minister Stephen Conroy has defended the ABC, saying the broadcaster's expansion plans fall within its charter.[MORE]
Hawks' ruck woes deepen
Hawthorn's ruck stocks have taken another dive, with Wayde Skipper set to be sidelined for up to eight weeks after hamstring surgery.[MORE]
Burton elected new AFLPA president
Adelaide forward Brett Burton has been named the new president of the AFL Players' Association (AFLPA).[MORE]
Marsh forced to hang up the boots
Brisbane Broncos hooker PJ Marsh has been forced into retirement with a serious back injury.[MORE]
Man's leg torn off in smash
A man is in hospital in a serious condition after being hit by a car in Sydney's outer west.[MORE]
Fourteen-year-old makes Aussie swim team
Yolane Kukla has become the youngest female to make a senior Australian swim team in a generation after trouncing reigning world champion Marieke Guehrer in the 50 metres butterfly at the Commonwealth Games trials in Sydney.[MORE]
Ryan gets 'crusher' charge downgraded
Wests Tigers winger Beau Ryan has successfully downgraded his charge relating to a "crusher" tackle during Monday's 26-22 win over Manly.[MORE]
Leisel picking up where she left off
A relaxed and refreshed Leisel Jones signalled her return to major competition in style, claiming her 20th national title at the Commonwealth Games trials in Sydney on Tuesday.[MORE]
Police wind back search for missing boat
Victorian police have wound down their search for a boat that was reported to be sinking off the Gippsland coast.[MORE]
Steelworker wins $1m for back injuries
A 31-year-old man has been awarded more than $1 million in damages for back injuries he sustained at a Melbourne steel manufacturing plant.[MORE]
LG pays price for power-hungry fridges
Life is not so good for LG after it was caught out overstating the energy efficiency of some of its refrigerators.[MORE]
