News Archive

Australian nutritionist Julie Maree Wood has one young client who hates vegetables so much that he won't eat green lollies, fearing they're "spiked" with broccoli.October 30, 2009, 12:58 pm

The proposed sale of Canberra's hospice is proving a headache for ACT Health Minister Katy Gallagher.October 30, 2009, 12:58 pm

A 44-year-old Quairading man will face Northam Magistrate's Court this morning charged over the assault of an 81-year-old woman in Bruce Rock last night.October 30, 2009, 12:53 pm

Oscar-winning actor and political activist Sean Penn may film a movie in Venezuela, according to the country's firebrand President Hugo Chavez.October 30, 2009, 12:51 pm

Controversial American cyclist Floyd Landis will be the 53rd Tour of Southland's main attraction but is unlikely to feature in the battle for the yellow jersey by tour's end.October 30, 2009, 12:50 pm

Jonathan Demme, Anjelica Huston, Quentin Tarantino and Kirk Douglas will be among the presenters when Oscar organisers hand out honorary statuettes at a black-tie dinner in Hollywood next month.October 30, 2009, 12:44 pm

A major inquiry into St John Ambulance has confirmed what has long been suspected, the service is significantly understaffed and underfunded.October 30, 2009, 12:43 pm

Integra Mining shares rallied more than 11 per cent this morning on the back of the miner's plans to double its gold production at its Randalls gold project.October 30, 2009, 12:42 pm

Jon Gosselin's post-Kate relationship isn't going too well - and that's according to his new girlfriend.October 30, 2009, 12:39 pm

NAPLES, Italy (Reuters) - Italian prosecutors released a video Thursday of a mafia-style murder in Naples met with indifference by bystanders, hoping it would help break a wall of silence over the identity of the killer.October 30, 2009, 12:39 pm

The Adelaide Magistrates Court has found a former carer not guilty of the unlawful possession of her patient's paintings.October 30, 2009, 12:39 pm

ust Focus is an organisation in New Zealand, a national network of engaged and active young people who are interested and passionate about, global issues.October 30, 2009, 12:37 pm

A 1970s-era Texas law that allows parents to show "harmful material" to their children has come under fire.October 30, 2009, 12:37 pm

Struggling WA property developer Port Bouvard has negotiated a two-month extension on almost $70 million of debt due to be rolled over by St George Bank today.October 30, 2009, 12:37 pm

ABU DHABI (AFP) - Huge optimism and end of term fever will grip the Formula One paddock this weekend as the global circus races into the unknown on the futuristic Yas Marina circuit in Sunday's inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.October 30, 2009, 12:34 pm

Meet the outback kids from Central Australia, find out about their culture, communities and life in the remote outback.October 30, 2009, 12:33 pm

Forget the casual game of beach soccer amid beer-filled eskies and sizzling snags, the Australian men's team are going for international glory.October 30, 2009, 12:33 pm

RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) - What do Jigsaw from "Saw," Freddy Krueger, and Jason from "Friday the 13th" all have in common, besides serial killing? Video games, if the horror stars' latest round of promotions are to be believed.October 30, 2009, 12:31 pm

The Australian share market gave up some of its early gains by mid-morning after a scorching open prompted by big gains on Wall Street overnight.October 30, 2009, 12:31 pm

Romans don't have to wait for Halloween to enjoy the macabre.October 30, 2009, 12:28 pm

A Cannington printing company has been slapped with a $36,000 fine after a female employee had part of a finger severed by a printing machine.October 30, 2009, 12:28 pm