Pay compo for insulation deaths - Katter
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
FEDERAL Independent MP Bob Katter has demanded the Government pay compensation to the families of workers who died installing roof insulation under a Labor scheme. .. read more..
Man injured in school explosion
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
AN explosion at a school in Sydney\'s southwest has left one man injured and the school in lockdown. .. read more..
Lesser charge for domestic violence death
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
VICTIMS of domestic violence who kill their attackers could face lesser charges under changes to Queensland\'s criminal code. .. read more..
Airport scanners \'secondary measure only\'
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
NOT all passengers travelling on international flights will be subject to a full-body scan, federal Transport Minister Anthony Albanese said. .. read more..
Suspended boy, 15, dies after car crash
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
A BOY not old enough to have a driver\'s licence is fighting for his life in hospital and his passenger is dead after a car crash in Sydney\'s west. .. read more..
Driver, aged 15, critical, passenger dead
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
A BOY not old enough to have a driver\'s licence is fighting for his life in hospital and his passenger is dead after a car crash in Sydney\'s west. .. read more..
Man in custody after stand-off
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
A MAN has been taken into custody after an eight-hour stand-off with police in Brisbane. .. read more..
Dollar up on hopes of Greece bailout
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
THE dollar opened higher today as speculation built of a plan to help several European nations control their debts and deficits. .. read more..
Teen arrested over stabbing on train
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy is expected to be charged over the stabbing of another teenager on a Melbourne train. .. read more..
Aussie bid to help stop drownings
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
A DROWNING research centre funded by the Australian Government and backed by the Royal Life Saving Society will be set up in Bangladesh this year to combat the high level of child drownings in Asia. .. read more..
Airline travellers face full body scans
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
AIRLINE travellers will soon be required to walk through full body scanners before catching a flight. .. read more..
New laws to decriminalise surrogacy
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
NEW laws that will decriminalise altruistic surrogacy in Queensland will be introduced to parliament today. .. read more..
Two taken to hospital from industrial fire
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
TWO people needed hospital treatment following a fire in a grain silo at an industrial estate in north Queensland. .. read more..
Man \'put camera under housemate\'s bed\'
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
A MAN spied on his female housemate by setting up a camera in her bedroom, court hears. .. read more..
Palin\'s note-scrawled hand draws ridicule
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
CONSERVATIVE darling Sarah Palin has been ridiculed by critics for referring to notes scribbled on the palm of her hand during a keynote speech. .. read more..
Childcare website to name, shame
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
A NEW website to name and shame Queensland childcare centres in breach of standards has gone live. .. read more..
Man faces court for aiding suicide
Monday, February 8, 2010
A MAN charged with aiding the suicide of an elderly Brisbane resident will face court today. .. read more..
Bashed woman in three-hour 000 wait
Monday, February 8, 2010
BOY endures three-hour wait for help after mum bashed like a blood-spattered \"rag doll\". .. read more..
PM-elect Rudd looks to future
Sunday, November 25, 2007
PRIME minister-elect Kevin Rudd has outlined his plans for his first 100 days in office, after Labor swept aside 11 years of Coalition rule in a landslide victory. .. read more..
Costello won\'t lead Liberals
Sunday, November 25, 2007
OUTGOING treasurer Peter Costello says he will step back from politics following last night\'s election loss and will not stand for the leadership of the Liberal Party. .. read more..