Tag: Australia
AFL to trial tougher drug policy
The AFL is introducing a trial of hair tests and tougher sanctions as part of changes to its illicit drug policy.[MORE]
Capital spending shows economy not so bad: analysts
Economists say stronger than expected capital spending in the last quarter indicates the economic slowdown has not been as sharp as some believe.[MORE]
Manchester Unity backs HCF merger
Private health insurer Manchester Unity Australia has backed a $256 million buyout bid.[MORE]
Trial date set for ASIC claim against Forrest
A trial date has been set for the corporate watchdog's claim against Australia's richest man and his company, Fortescue Metals Group. [MORE]
Cessna went into nose dive after mid-air collision
Air safety investigators say the Cessna 150 went into a steep nose dive after a mid-air collision with another small plane.[MORE]
Big four banks lower fixed rates
The big four banks have dropped their fixed interest rates as the pressure on funding costs ease.[MORE]
Jury retires in toilet murder trial
A jury has retired to consider whether a teenager murdered a mildly autistic man in a public toilet. [MORE]
Universities handing out emergency food to struggling students
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Universities are now resorting to handing out emergency food aid to desperate students.[MORE]
Rudd blames 'smiling predator' Costello for economic woes
The PM has taken a swipe at former treasurer Peter Costello, calling him a 'smiling predator' in anticipation of economic turmoil.[MORE]
NSW Govt kills off power debate
The NSW Government has killed debate on its electricity privatisation legislation after less than an hour.[MORE]
Sharks keep hold of lucrative sponsorship
Accountancy firm PKF has agreed to stay on as the sleeve sponsor of the Sharks despite concerns over Greg Bird.[MORE]
Aristocrat profits halved on US downturn
Gaming company Aristocrat Leisure says its disappointing profit outcome for the June half is a result of economic weakness in its two biggest markets.[MORE]
Farah out, Hodgson in doubt for Tigers
Wests Tigers hooker Robbie Farah has been ruled out of tomorrow night's NRL match against Cronulla with an ankle injury. [MORE]
Record-breaking Cats eye rare feat
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If Geelong can defeat West Coast this weekend at Kardinia Park it will achieve a rare feat, something just three teams have managed in more than a hundred years of football.[MORE]
Takeover target Origin Energy posts $517m profit
Power retailer Origin Energy says higher earnings from its energy retailing and oil and gas units has pushed up profit for the 2008 financial year.[MORE]
Ambulance union backs dying patients claim
The union representing Qld paramedics backs claims patients have died because they could not get a hospital bed.[MORE]
ABC Learning may keep mum on financial results
Child care provider ABC Learning has refused to comment on reports that it may be at risk of breaching its bank loan requirements.[MORE]
Burns out of Dockers clash
Collingwood captain Scott Burns will not play against Fremantle tomorrow night after suffering a calf injury in the Magpies' 45-point win over the Swans last weekend.[MORE]
Connex short-listed for rail contract
Melbourne's train operator has been shortlisted for the new contract to run the city's public transport system.[MORE]
Rudd to education unions: get with the times
Kevin Rudd tells unions to 'arrive in the 21st century' and back his education reforms.[MORE]
North Qld, Gold Coast to join A-League
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has signed off on a two-team expansion for the A-League from next season.[MORE]
Independent charity regulator is long overdue
Australia is years behind other nations in our standards of regulation of charities and not-for-profit organisations.[MORE]
Opposition obtains secret truck maps
The Victorian Opposition says the Department of Transport has drafted a plan to allow B-triple freight trucks on major freeways, highways and truck routes.[MORE]
Boomer Mills waiting on NBA chance
Australian point guard Patrick Mills says he is yet to be approached by NBA clubs despite an impressive performances at the Beijing Olympics.[MORE]
Costa threatens to quit as privatisation push fails
NSW Treasurer Michael Costa says he is thinking about quitting politics if his electricity privatisation plan is defeated.[MORE]
