Tag: Australia
Residents taken to hospital after apartment fire
Around 50 people have been evacuated from an apartment block after fire broke out in a unit on Sydney's north shore overnight.[MORE]
Osiek avoids defeat on Socceroos debut
The Socceroos have begun life under new coach Holger Osieck with an entertaining 0-0 friendly draw against an understrength Switzerland in St Gallen.[MORE]
Uncontrolled fires destroy 'paradise of diversity'
Scientists say many native animal species in Northern Australia are "plunging towards extinction". [MORE]
Stosur on a roll at US Open
Australia's Samantha Stosur has extended her best-ever run at the US Open by reaching the fourth round and said she now feels like she belongs among the game's elite.[MORE]
Contador to skip world championships
Reigning Tour de France champion Alberto Contador will skip the UCI Road World Championships this year in order to better prepare for next season, according to Spain's coach.[MORE]
Taiwan-Sydney flight grounded over 'bomb threat'
A China Airlines flight bound for Sydney has been grounded for safety checks following an alleged bomb threat, airport police say.[MORE]
Mariners outclass Victory
Central Coast left a frustrating week behind with a convincing 2-0 A-League win over Melbourne Victory at Bluetongue Stadium on Friday night.[MORE]
Dam threatens to burst in SA wild weather
A dam is threatening to burst on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula while more than 500 people have called emergency services due to storm damage.[MORE]
Saints stun Cats in finals boilover
St Kilda moved to within one victory of its second straight grand final appearance with a gripping four-point upset of Geelong in the second qualifying final at a slippery MCG on Friday night.[MORE]
Raiders dash Broncos' finals dream
The Broncos miss the finals for the first time in 19 seasons as the Raiders seal their spot in the final eight with an 18-16 win in Brisbane.[MORE]
Independents stand firm in face of fear campaign
The Coalition has done away with the niceties in a last-ditch effort to take office, embarking on a fear campaign to win the support of the kingmaker independents.[MORE]
Victoria on flood watch as storms approach
The weather bureau is warning that approaching storms could be the most significant weather event in Victoria for the past 15 years.[MORE]
India gets doping jolt ahead of Games
Five Indian athletes have returned positive doping tests, hitting the host nation's medal chances at next month's Commonwealth Games.[MORE]
Baker out as Saints, Cats make changes
St Kilda tagger Steven Baker will have to wait for his return from a long AFL suspension after becoming a late withdrawal from Friday night's qualifying final against Geelong.[MORE]
I'm no cheat: Perez
Central Coast import Patricio Perez admits he briefly thought about returning to Argentina after being labelled a diver but insists he is no cheat and is excited about making his mark in the A-League.[MORE]
Omitted Yarran backs Blues attack
Carlton's mission at the start of the season boiled down to two challenges - scoring goals consistently without Brendan Fevola and then winning in the finals.[MORE]
AFP won't explain why Indonesians left to languish
Police are yet to explain why accused Indonesian people smugglers have been held without charge for up to nine months [MORE]
Luck deserts Cups fancy for second time
Shamoline Warrior, a leading prospect for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups, has gone amiss and is out of the spring carnival.[MORE]
Airlines face multi-million payout to travel agents
Airlines are facing multi-million-dollar payouts over years of underpayments to travel agents after losing a last-ditch legal bid [MORE]
Shares subdued, Aristocrat falls on Wilkie's pokie plan
It was a cautious day's trade ahead of employment figures out in the US tonight, but the chance of increased poker machine regulation and various shareholder legal actions drove some stocks lower.[MORE]
Clem7 bosses collect $1m in bonuses
Five executives of the company that operates Brisbane's Clem7 tunnel have received bonuses totalling more than $1 million.[MORE]
Offender throws jug at judge
At least five corrective services officers have had to restrain a man on remand after he threw a water jug at a judge in an ACT court room.[MORE]
Lions appoint two new directors
The Brisbane Lions have appointed two new directors in the wake of former chairman Tony Kelly standing down from the AFL club's board.[MORE]
Socceroos focus brings Djite home
While most Australian players still see the path to Socceroos selection paved smoother overseas, Bruce Djite rates his A-League return as crucial to his international dreams.[MORE]
Keneally shuffles Cabinet after McLeay resignation
NSW Premier Kristina Keneally looks to the Treasurer and Primary Industries Minister to fill portfolios vacated by Paul McLeay.[MORE]
