Monday, March 22nd, 2010
Iceland volcano eruption causes hundreds to flee

Great balls of fire

Iceland's first volcanic eruption in six years sent lava and ashes into the air, forcing hundreds to flee their homes.

Mother arrested over 2yo's death

A mother has been taken into custody after the death of her two-year-old daughter in Sydney. 06:17 am

The trial of detained Rio Tinto mining executive Stern Hu is due to begin in China today. 02:31 am

More votes will be counted in the SA election, with both parties refusing to concede defeat. 02:31 am

A chief economist for a major bank believes Australians are living in prosperous times. 12:02 am

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NSW nurses write staffing levels into wages claim

NSW nurses write staffing levels into wages claim

The New South Wales Nurses Association has made a historic pay and conditions claim that sets minimum numbers of nurses per each patient in hospitals across… 1 hour, 35 minutes ago

Push for a sealed highway across central Australia

Push for a sealed highway across central Australia

A group lobbying for a sealed highway between Western Australia and Queensland says it needs state government support to get the project off the ground. 36 minutes ago

Jankovic wins Indian Wells women's title

Jankovic wins Indian Wells women's title (AAP)

Former world No.1 Jelena Jankovic jump-started her 2010 season with a straight-sets victory over Caroline Wozniacki in the Indian Wells final. 1 hour, 34 minutes ago

Woods says he was living a lie

Woods says he was living a lie

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - In his first interview since a sex scandal shattered his image, golfer Tiger Woods says he "was living a lie" and "hurt a… 9 minutes ago

Tourism industry fears cyclone fallout

The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) says ex-Tropical Cyclone Ului will draw a lot of money out of the economy in north Queensland.1 hour, 43 minutes ago

NAB extends terms of deed for AXA bid

National Australia Bank says it has agreed with AXA Asia Pacific Holdings to extend the terms deed for its bid to acquire AXA Asia Pacific until next Monday.19 minutes ago

Inquest rekindles killer croc debate

Inquest rekindles killer croc debate

The Northern Territory coroner is due to begin an inquest today into the death of 11-year-old Briony Goodsell, who was taken by a crocodile in Darwin's… 1 hour, 24 minutes ago

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Over 30 fined in annual duck hunt

Over 30 fined in annual duck hunt

Authorities have issued warnings to duck shooters and conservationists, after several arrests over the season's opening weekend. 1 hour, 40 minutes ago

Weisz wins prestigious Brit acting award

Weisz wins prestigious Brit acting award

Rachel Weisz has added a stage accolade to Hollywood stardom, winning the best-actress prize at London's Laurence Olivier theatre awards. 27 minutes ago

Sarah Jessica Parker's Favourite New Sex Co-star: Her Camel!

Sarah Jessica Parker's Favourite New Sex Co-star: Her Camel! (whomagazine)

But she's not giving away any spoilers about ''Sex and the City… March 22, 2010, 7:12 am

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    March 22, 2010, 8:30 am
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