Tag: Australia
Newsreader 'wanted to be perfect'
An inquest into the death of TV newsreader Charmaine Dragun has heard she suffered the insecurities of people who work in the media. [MORE]
Khawaja puts Blues in control
New South Wales was a dominant 5 for 332 at stumps on day one of the Sheffield Shield match against South Australia at the SCG.[MORE]
Bulls' hopes go down the gurgler
Queensland's hopes of hosting the Sheffield Shield final may have been dashed after a horror top-order batting displaying on the opening day of the match against Western Australia at the Gabba.[MORE]
Bushrangers winning race to host final
Victoria remains in the box seat to host the Sheffield Shield final after a fine bowling performance against Tasmania on the opening day of their final-round clash at the MCG.[MORE]
Foil insulation to be removed from homes
The Federal Government says it will pay for the removal of unsafe foil insulation from thousands of homes.[MORE]
Four Nations relying on strong Pumas
The Australian Rugby Union says Argentina will have to overcome a number of hurdles to join an expanded Tri-Nations series in 2012.[MORE]
Teen in custody over disabled man's bashing
A 16-year-old charged over the brutal bashing of a man in a wheelchair has been remanded in custody.[MORE]
Dog owners barking over grooming
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Organisers of Britain's famous Crufts dog show are cracking down on owners who touch up their show dogs with cosmetics or hair dye.[MORE]
Petrol station rammer avoids jail
A woman who ran over two men with her car at a petrol station has been given a suspended jail sentence.[MORE]
Aussies face Fed Cup roadblock
A tricky away assignment against the Ukraine stands in the way of Australia returning to the Fed Cup World Group for the first time since 2004.[MORE]
Clarke's mind 'must be on cricket'
Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting does not want Michael Clarke back in his side until the troubled star has sorted out his off-field issues with model fiancee Lara Bingle.[MORE]
Mason set to fill Webb void
The pressure on Willie Mason to make an instant impact in his Cowboys debut has risen with with Carl Webb set to miss Friday night's NRL blockbuster against Brisbane.[MORE]
All Silent off to Dubai
Trainer Grahame Begg has reported it is full steam ahead for beaten Newmarket Handicap favourite All Silent, who will leave for Dubai next Wednesday.[MORE]
Academic says waste dump worries 'irrational'
An academic says even a strong earthquake at a nuclear waste dump proposed for Muckaty Station would not put public at risk.[MORE]
Housing slump drags on shares
A slump in housing finance figures offset gains resulting from positive consumer confidence data on the Australian share market today.[MORE]
Zoo trumpets baby elephant's first steps
An elephant calf has taken its first steps at Sydney's Taronga Zoo despite being declared dead in his mother's womb on Sunday.[MORE]
Eade sees Johnson loss in positive light
The Western Bulldogs believe captain Brad Johnson's absence from their opening round blockbuster against Collingwood will pay off later in the season.[MORE]
Carter sings new Waratahs deal
New South Wales centre Tom Carter has signed a new two-year deal with the Waratahs which will take him through to the end of the 2012 Super 14 season.[MORE]
Gallen becomes Shark for life
Just months after threatening to walk out on Cronulla, Test lock Paul Gallen has signed a new deal which will see him remain a Shark for life.[MORE]
Tuqiri raring to take on Sea Eagles
Lote Tuqiri has one simple message for Manly coach Des Hasler - bring it on.[MORE]
Family matters cause cricket bingle
A man leaves work to comfort the woman he loves. Drops everything after taking a hysterical call from the person he shares his life with.[MORE]
Classy Khwaja lifts Blues
Boom New South Wales youngster Usman Khawaja hammered a century to steer his team to 4 for 234 at tea on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield match against South Australia at the SCG.[MORE]
Paine half-century aids struggling Tigers
Acting captain Tim Paine made an invaluable half-century as Tasmania stumbled to 6 for 139 at tea on a rain-interrupted opening day of the Sheffield Shield match against Victoria at the MCG.[MORE]
Alcohol a 'recurring theme' in youth violence
The chair of a long-running Federal Government inquiry into youth violence says she is starting to see a recurring connection between alcohol and aggression.[MORE]
Pomersbach helps Warriors battle back
Batsman Luke Pomersbach made an unbeaten 73 as Western Australia fought back against Queensland on the opening day of their Sheffield Shield match at the Gabba.[MORE]
