Anti-merger Libs lose court appeal A COURT has given a Queensland Liberal Party convention the green light to proceed this weekend after ruling the state council had no power to postpone it. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:55:00 GMT
Underworld killer abandons appeal A MAN found guilty of two underworld murders has abandoned an appeal against one of his convictions. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:13:00 GMT
Gastro outbreaks hit elderly homes NURSING homes in Sydney's west have been hit by five outbreaks of gastroenteritis so far this month, health authorities say. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:11:00 GMT
Bus crash victims off critical list TWO Victorian men airlifted to hospital after a highway bus crash are off the critical list, with seatbelt campaigners saying it was a miracle they survived. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:58:00 GMT
Dollar dips to finish week THE Australian dollar closed weaker today, as a bout of risk aversion across Asia Pacific stock markets softened the local currency. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:33:00 GMT
Garrett accused of solar gag FEDERAL Environment Minister Peter Garrett is under fire for preventing government officials appearing at an inquiry into means testing of the solar panel rebate. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:10:00 GMT
$38.5bn wiped off share market THE Australian share market had its largest one-day fall in six months, closing more than 3 per cent weaker and wiping $38.5 billion from its value, after on troubling news from National Australia Bank (NAB) and a weak lead overnight from Wall Street. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:05:00 GMT
Man dies after car plunges into river A 40-YEAR-OLD man has died in hospital after his car veered off a busy road and plunged into a river. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:51:00 GMT
Beazley appointed head of uni FORMER federal Labor leader Kim Beazley has been appointed chancellor of the Australian National University (ANU). Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:19:00 GMT
Priest guilty of 18 child sex offences A 57-year-old Catholic priest has been remanded in custody after a Sydney jury found him guilty of 18 sex offences involving seven boys. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:13:00 GMT
