Palmer may be 'saviour' like Hanson: Truss

NATIONALS leader Warren Truss reckons Clive Palmer could go the way of other political "saviours" such as Pauline Hanson. HE said those who voted for him in protest were ignoring their obligations to democracy and putting their country at risk....

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Two bodies found in west Sydney home

THE body of a man and a woman have been found in a home west of Sydney. POLICE were called to the Leonay home, near Penrith, after concerns were raised. About 11am on Saturday police discovered the bodies.It is believed the pair are in their...

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Athlete from Fiji killed in US shooting

A RUNNER from Fiji has been killed in a gang shooting in northern California just weeks before he was set to attend the University of Louisiana, friends and authorities say. ROY Ravana Jr and another man, Kevin Ohta, were shot on Monday in Sacramento...

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PM to visit US national war cemetery

PM Tony Abbott is to visit the US National War Cemetery as his government considers its own version. Source: AAP PRIME Minister Tony Abbott will visit the Arlington National Cemetery in Washington as his government considers creating a national...

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Oil firm should fund Indon study: lawyers

AN independent investigation into potential damage in Indonesia from the Montara oil spill is long overdue, and should be funded by the company responsible, the Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA) says. THE Indonesian government this week gave...

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Sydney backpacker stabber jailed

A MAN who can't explain why he "went crazy" and stabbed three backpackers with a piece of glass in Sydney has been sentenced to at least nine years in jail. TIMOTHY Kelly, 37, viciously attacked two 19-year-old German men and a 24-year-old Irish...

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At least 15,000 at Vic budget protest

Thousands of people have marched through Melbourne in protest against tough federal budget cuts. Source: AAP AT least 15,000 people brought central Melbourne to a standstill, demanding an end to the federal government's budget cuts. Construction...

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Sydney among most expensive to visit

SYDNEY is one of the most expensive city destinations in the world, a survey reveals. The NSW capital came in 10th on a city cost-of-touring table compiled by TripAdvisor, with London the most expensive destination for visitors. A meal with...

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Chief magistrate appointed Qld's top judge

Chief Magistrate Tim Carmody QC is believed to be the front runner to be Queensland's Chief Justice. Source: AAP TIM Carmody's ascension from chief magistrate to become the state's top judge has finally been confirmed. AFTER months of...

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World record rowing attempt begins in WA

A 36-YEAR-OLD Victorian policeman and seven other crew members have embarked on a world record attempt to row 8500 kilometres across the Indian Ocean. Tim Spiteri and his team departed from Geraldton, in Western Australia's Mid West region, on...

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Consumers struggle to get over budget jolt

AUSTRALIANS are struggling to get over the potential hit to their hip pockets from the federal budget. As the government tries to coerce the Senate into backing several contentious budget measures - including a $7 GP co-payment, changes to the...

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Harbour crossing may start in three years

Labor is ramping up its attacks on NSW's planned power sale, branding the premier's proposals a con. Source: AAP WORK on Sydney's second harbour rail crossing could start in two or three years if the NSW government wins the next election. ...

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Corruption watchdog given Palmer papers

Clive Palmer allegedly demanded mining control to stop his attacks on the Newman government. Source: AAP ALL dealings Clive Palmer has had with the Newman government will be forwarded to the state's corruption watchdog. Deputy Premier Jeff...

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Budgets weigh on WA consumer confidence

A FALL in consumer confidence in Western Australia is further evidence that federal and state budgets have hit taxpayer sentiment hard, member for Perth Alannah MacTiernan says. The latest WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Curtin Business...

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Vic teen 'forced into sex work': police

A 17-YEAR-OLD girl may have been forced into sex work for three months, Victorian police say. A 33-year-old Warrnambool North man was arrested over the claims, but was released pending further inquiries. He was interviewed on Monday over charges...

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Police investigate 4WD flip on Sydney's M1

POLICE are investigating a crash on the Sydney to Newcastle freeway in which a four-wheel drive overturned and the caravan it was towing continued down the roadway. Witnesses have told police that the Toyota four-wheel drive was towing a caravan...

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Aust to attract chefs with visa changes

Australia needs more of the culinary professionals to cope with forecast growth in the hospitality and tourism sectors, and the government will try to attract experience from overseas. Chefs, along with bricklayers and wall and floor tilers, will...

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Vic Labor to stall legislation over Shaw

VICTORIA'S parliament is set for a showdown, with Labor insisting independent MP Geoff Shaw be dealt with before any legislation is examined. Labor is calling for the balance of power MP to be expelled for contempt of parliament and wants the...

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WA woman's death due to 'misadventure'

A WOMAN who died after a case of misdiagnosis still may not have survived if doctors had correctly identified her ailments sooner, a West Australian coroner has found. Julissa Teresa Gilbert, 57, was an obese smoker with a history of hypertension,...

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Shaw can be expelled, opposition says

GEOFF Shaw can be expelled from the Victorian parliament, according to legal advice obtained by the opposition, as it renewed calls for the Napthine government to banish the independent MP. Shadow attorney-general Martin Pakula released advice...

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Vietnamese man still on the run in Perth

A VIETNAMESE man is still on the run after escaping from Serco guards at Perth Airport while he was being deported, but is not believed to be a danger to the community. The man fled while under escort at the departures check-in area on Saturday...

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