Tag: Australia
Cycling boss to talk with O'Grady
Cycling Australia national performance director Shayne Bannan is wary of reading too much into Stuart O'Grady's shock expulsion from the Tour of Spain.[MORE]
Four questioned over train station bashing
Four people have been questioned by police after a man was bashed at the Malvern railway station, in Melbourne's south-east last Thursday.[MORE]
Clijsters claims service needs fixing
Kim Clijsters was relieved to emerge with a victory but concerned she might not be so fortunate in her semi-final showdown against Venus Williams unless she improved her serving.[MORE]
Tax row 'exposes cracks' in Government
The Federal Opposition says misunderstandings about the proposed mining tax have exposed cracks in the newly formed Gillard Government.[MORE]
Fev denies indecent exposure claim
Controversial Brisbane Lions forward Brendan Fevola has "categorically denied" the latest allegations of off-field misconduct levelled at him.[MORE]
Parents shocked by student HIV scare
Parents are shocked at how students may have been put at risk of contracting blood-borne diseases during a class experiment.[MORE]
Lawson hails India series 'a saviour'
Australia's upcoming tour of India could provide a healing touch to the match-fixing controversy engulfing cricket, according to former Pakistan coach Geoff Lawson.[MORE]
Elliott plays down fears for Lewis
Penrith coach Matt Elliott has played down fears that Luke Lewis will not play in Saturday's NRL qualifying final against Canberra, despite the newly crowned Dally M Lock of the Year failing to train on Wednesday.[MORE]
Sydney to celebrate Fringe rebirth
Sydney's inner-west suburbs will be swarming with thespians and burlesque dancers when the inaugural Sydney Fringe kicks off.[MORE]
Changes made to same-sex adoption bill
A bill to allow same-sex adoptions in New South Wales is headed back to the Legislative Assembly.[MORE]
Flooded Victorians not out of the woods yet
Floodwaters are receding around Shepparton in northern Victoria but residents are being warned more rain is forecast tomorrow.[MORE]
I blew it: Stosur left shattered
Samantha Stosur owned up to committing tennis suicide after her US Open campaign ended in a shattering quarter-final loss to defending champion Kim Clijsters.[MORE]
Meanwhile in Victoria the old paradigm rules
I have a breaking news story. Make sure you're sitting down. Here it is: governments spin, twist and contort events to suit their party political ends.[MORE]
Floodwaters bring relief for parched Murray River
The Victorian floodwaters may be unwelcome for some, but communities along the Murray River are cheering.[MORE]
Robb backs away from Bishop challenge
Federal Opposition finance spokesman Andrew Robb has decided not to challenge deputy Liberal leader Julie Bishop when the party meets in Canberra tomorrow.[MORE]
Gymnast had cannabis in blood after death
The Industrial Magistrates Court in Townsville has heard that a small amount of cannabis was detected in the blood system of a teenage gymnast who died last year.[MORE]
Climate's right for change to carbon debate
The Greens MP and independents who threw their lot in with Labor have made it clear they want to see action taken on climate change.[MORE]
Dogs not riding 'false motivation'
As the Western Bulldogs' AFL finals campaign took another hit, coach Rodney Eade has ruled out playing up the emotion factor of Brad Johnson's impending retirement to save their season.[MORE]
Heart disorder affects Aborigines 20 years earlier
Cardiology researchers say Indigenous people hospitalised with a common heart disorder are on average 20 years younger than non-Indigenous people.[MORE]
Oakeshott home to face electoral backlash
Independent MP Rob Oakeshott will have a hard time winning over sections of his NSW electorate that are angry he backed Labor.[MORE]
Aussie Oeltjen is a Dodger
Australian baseballer Trent Oeltjen has earned a recall to Major League Baseball, picking up a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.[MORE]
Market slides on banks, miners
A weak lead from overseas markets overnight has combined with mining tax concerns to drag the Australian share market lower.[MORE]
Police seek witnesses after death at waterfall
Police are calling for witnesses after a man died at a popular Northern Territory tourist attraction last week.[MORE]
Shun corruption, not Pakistan: Ponting
Australian captain Ricky Ponting says cricket cannot afford to lose Pakistan from the international game, riven though it is by corruption allegations.[MORE]
Bird sings Seymour's praises
Greg Bird is determined to do whatever it takes to help guide the Titans to NRL finals glory - even if that means tormenting his close friend Brett Seymour.[MORE]
