News Archive

Electronics retailer JB Hi-Fi Ltd says it is not expecting a drop in retail activity once consumers have spent their stimulus payments.June 14, 2009, 2:30 pm

The Australian share market is headed for a flat start to the week after thin trade in the US on Friday and falls in key commodity prices.June 14, 2009, 2:30 pm

Racism does exist in Australia but that doesn't mean the whole society is racist, says Race Discrimination Commissioner Tom Calma.June 14, 2009, 2:30 pm

Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard has hosed down speculation she is eyeing Australia's top job.June 14, 2009, 2:15 pm

The makers of what is arguably Australia's most identifiable food may be American, but they are well aware of the danger of tampering with a national icon.June 14, 2009, 2:00 pm

Hawthorn premiership players Brad Sewell and Grant Birchall have both re-signed with the club until the end of the 2012 season, while youngster Brenan Whitecross has also put pen to paper on a new deal...June 14, 2009, 1:46 pm

Controversial Spanish rider Alejandro Valverde stayed on course to win the Dauphine Libere race on Saturday after Frenchman David Moncoutie won the seventh and penultimate stage of the race.June 14, 2009, 1:45 pm

Argentina have held off a battling England second-half fightback to claim a 24-22 victory in their rugby Test.June 14, 2009, 1:45 pm

South Africa have maintained their unbeaten record at the World Twenty20 with a 20-run Super Eights win over the West Indies at The Oval.June 14, 2009, 1:45 pm

World No.4 Novak Djokovic has booked his place in the final of Halle's ATP grasscourt tournament with an error-strewn 7-6 (9-7) 6-4 win over qualifier Olivier Rochus.June 14, 2009, 1:45 pm

Jorge Lorenzo will start from pole position in the Catalunya MotoGP race after Australia's Casey Stoner qualified third-fastest.June 14, 2009, 1:30 pm

Australia's Robert Allenby is three shots behind leader Brian Gay in outright third after the third round of the St Jude Classic PGA Tour event in Memphis.June 14, 2009, 1:30 pm

Sydney Roosters prop Mark O'Meley believes his side's narrow loss to the Gold Coast could nevertheless be a turning point as the NRL's bottom team try to match the speed around the ruck of their rivals.June 14, 2009, 1:15 pm

Christian Sprenger has continued his outstanding form at the Mare Nostrum series in Monaco, winning the men's 200-metre breaststroke final and qualifying fastest for the semi-finals of the 50m breaststroke.June 14, 2009, 1:15 pm

The Kookaburras have honoured veteran Brent Livermore in his 300th international match by crushing England 4-1 in their clash in Nottingham.June 14, 2009, 1:00 pm

Another two people have died on WA's roads overnight, bringing the State's road toll to 92.June 14, 2009, 12:30 pm

Qatar is ready to acquire at least a 25 per cent stake in German luxury sportscar maker Porsche, heavily in debt after increasing its shares in Volkswagen, according to German media.June 14, 2009, 12:30 pm

Police are questioning a 17-year-old boy after he allegedly tried to hold-up a Mt Lawley deli with a replica firearm last night.June 14, 2009, 12:30 pm

The coach of the Australian under-21s lacrosse squad detained in South Korea because one has tested positive to swine flu, says he's concerned for the mental health of some of the players.June 14, 2009, 12:30 pm

Police have charged a 17-year-old Wannanup boy with serious traffic offences after a fatal crash in Falcon on New Years Day.June 14, 2009, 12:30 pm