Romney pummels Newt in debate
The Australian
MITT Romney is showing an aggressive streak in the Republican presidential race as rival Newt Gingrich heads to next week's Florida primary vote ahead in opinion polls. The former Massachusetts governor yesterday lashed out during the last candidates' debate before the Florida vote, taking every ...
2012-01-28T21:37:14Z
Protest intermediary backs PM
Sydney Morning Herald
ACT union official Kim Sattler has denied reports she told the Australian Federal Police on Friday about her involvement in telling protesters about Mr Abbott's location on Australia Day. News Limited reported on Sunday that Ms Sattler said her conversation with the prime minister's office had made ...
2012-01-28T23:53:14Z
Rising from the Ashes
Brisbane Times
Whitewash: (From left) Shaun Marsh, Nathan Lyon and Peter Siddle celebrate as Lyon takes the last Indian wicket. Photo: Getty Images TEST captain and man of the series Michael Clarke last night issued an ominous warning ahead of Australia's ultimate mission - next year's Ashes tour - saying its 4-0 ...
2012-01-28T21:37:14Z
Warm weather returns as rain blows over
Brisbane Times
The end of southeast Queensland's big drenching is in sight. Julian de Morton, forecaster with the Bureau of Meteorology, said this morning the skies would begin to clear on Monday, with just a possibility of showers on Tuesday and Wednesday. By Thursday it should be fine and next weekend is looking ...
2012-01-29T00:29:02Z
Michael Somare orders military mutiny as PNG coup averted
The Australian
Peter O'Neill says he still leads PNG after a mutiny involving soldiers loyal to Sir Michael Somare. PAPUA New Guinea founding father Michael Somare made a dramatic grab to retake power from Prime Minister Peter O'Neill yesterday, orchestrating a military mutiny that brought Australia's nearest ...
2012-01-26T22:51:11Z
Victoria Azarenka sweeps Australian Open and takes world No.1 spot
Adelaidenow
VICTORIA Azarenka dropped to her knees and touched her head to the ground, then rose as the world's new No.1 with a shrug and a look of disbelief. Azarenka's stunning 6-3 6-0 victory over Maria Sharapova to claim the Australian Open crown - her maiden grand slam title - propelled the Belarussian to ...
2012-01-28T22:41:39Z
NSW communities count cost of flooding
Sydney Morning Herald
Communities across northern NSW are assessing widespread damage to homes and roads on Saturday as easing weather conditions have led to floodwaters receding for the first time in five days. But dire weather forecasts have emergency services braced for another possible round of inundations from ...
2012-01-28T10:52:59Z
Arab League halts Syria observer mission
Sydney Morning Herald
The Arab League has suspended its observer mission in Syria because of an upsurge in violence that has killed more than 200 people in the past three days. At least 50 people were killed on Saturday alone. The decision came after consultations between the organisation's chief, Nabil al-Arabi, and the ...
2012-01-28T18:31:07Z
Greece a 'step away' from debt deal
WA today
Greece says it is ‘‘a step away’’ from a major debt writedown as it resumes talks with private creditors to escape a looming default and stem further turmoil in the eurozone. Charles Dallara, the lead negotiator for banks, insurers and other private investors, arrived at the residence of ...
2012-01-28T15:32:09Z
Aussie producer Grant Hill gets Oscar nod for Terence-Malick film Tree of Life
The Australian
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held its official nomination ceremony in Beverly Hills last week, but declined to announce the names of the three producers eligible for Oscars if best picture nominee The Tree of Life won. The Academy producers branch executive committee called a ...
2012-01-28T03:22:01Z
Pool body named
Pool body named
Former tycoon's spouse Diana Bliss, 57, confirmed dead in Perth home Video --> Photos-->
Boy killed in caravan fire A father fought to put out a fire that killed his young son with a bucket and water on the NSW mid-north coast.
Greeks reject EU 'budget control'
Greek officials reject German proposals for a eurozone budget commissioner to oversee spending, as agreement nears on a second bailout for Greece.
Peru rehab centre fire kills 26
A fire at a drug rehabilitation centre in the Peruvian capital Lima kills at least 26 people and injures 10 others, officials say.
US fears for Bin Laden 'informer'
The US defence secretary says he is concerned about a Pakistani doctor arrested for providing intelligence for the US raid that killed Osama Bin Laden.
Sudan offers gesture in oil row
Khartoum offers to release detained crude oil shipments belonging to South Sudan to help end a bitter dispute over transit fees.
Cuba party to discuss term limits
Cuba's ruling Communist Party holds its first-ever national conference to consider changes in the way it runs the country and how to renew the ageing revolutionary leadership.
IMF issues austerity cuts warning
Inappropriate spending cuts could "strangle" growth, so austerity measures should be tailor-made by each country, the head of the IMF warns.
Monsoonal rains bring further chaos
Monsoonal rains bring further chaos
A TRUCK driver rescued a family trapped between two rising creeks in Qld as the NSW government faced calls to declare flooded areas disaster zones.
Union boss named for riot role
Union boss named for riot role
ABORIGINAL Tent Embassy members have identified a unionist as the person who told protesters of Tony Abbott's whereabouts.