News Archive

The federal government has committed a further $6.1 million to improving health and infrastructure in 40 rural communities throughout Australia.October 29, 2009, 12:58 pm

LONDON (Reuters) - Morrissey, the former frontman of The Smiths, has returned to the stage after collapsing during a concert last weekend.October 29, 2009, 12:57 pm

West Coast won't forbid their players from taking part in novelty events despite emerging star Nic Naitanui still nursing a hamstring injury suffered during the AFL grand final sprint.October 29, 2009, 12:56 pm

Police in Iowa have tracked down two suspects accused of trying to break into an apartment, after their pen-marked faces gave them away.October 29, 2009, 12:50 pm

More than $8 million in research funding will be shared among scientists at the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra.October 29, 2009, 12:50 pm

A Senate inquiry will examine claims Australia Post is sending injured employees back to work too quickly.October 29, 2009, 12:49 pm

Local stocks have fallen to their lowest level in more than three weeks in the market's fourth consecutive session of losses.October 29, 2009, 12:49 pm

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council is banning smoking on 30 of its beaches.October 29, 2009, 12:48 pm

Australian captain Ricky Ponting believes his limited overs bowling attack is still missing the late innings skills of Glenn McGrath.October 29, 2009, 12:47 pm

Victorian drivers with a need for speed be warned - you will be stalked.October 29, 2009, 12:46 pm

A bill to set up an Integrity Commission has been introduced to Tasmania's Parliament.October 29, 2009, 12:46 pm

Police Minister Judith Collins has announced the establishment of a new unit which will focus solely on stripping those involved in organised crime of their assets.October 29, 2009, 12:45 pm

Sri Lankan asylum seekers on board Australian Customs vessel await a resolution.October 29, 2009, 12:44 pm

NEW YORK, Oct 28 (Reuters) - The Kansas City Chiefs have suspended running back Larry Johnson until Nov. 9 for "conduct detrimental to the club", the team said on Wednesday.October 29, 2009, 12:44 pm

Tasmania's Premier insists he has nothing to fear from his staff being questioned about the aborted re-appointment of Richard McCreadie as Police Commissioner.October 29, 2009, 12:42 pm

Fashion's Night Out will return next year. Organisers, including Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, have declared September's shopping-as-entertainment event on the first day of New York Fashion Week a success, and are seeking to make it bigger next year.October 29, 2009, 12:41 pm

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Teenage actress Abigail Breslin, who was nominated for an Oscar for her role in the movie comedy "Little Miss Sunshine," will play Helen Keller in her debut on Broadway next year.October 29, 2009, 12:39 pm

The Senate is set to hold an inquiry into the Federal Government's $3 billion home insulation program after the Opposition won support from the Greens.October 29, 2009, 12:37 pm

NEW YORK, (Reuters) - Teenage actress Abigail Breslin, who was nominated for an Oscar for her role in the movie comedy "Little Miss Sunshine," will play Helen Keller in her debut Broadway next year.October 29, 2009, 12:34 pm

NSW Police have received a national award for the force's efforts in reducing ram raids on automatic teller machines (ATMs).October 29, 2009, 12:32 pm

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Oliver Platt is set to co-star opposite Laura Linney in Showtime's dark comedy pilot "The C Word."October 29, 2009, 12:31 pm