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Govt, analysts slam Nelson's fuel pledge
Friday 16th May 2008
Opposition Leader Brendan Nelson's pledge to reduce the petrol excise by five cents has been savaged the government and largely opposed by analysts.
Foreigners to search for China survivors
Friday 16th May 2008
China has allowed the first foreign rescue teams to join the frantic search for life after the devastating earthquake, saying time is running out.
Kimmorley to be a Bulldog from 2009
Friday 16th May 2008
Bulldogs boss Todd Greenberg is hoping the signature of Cronulla star Brett Kimmorley will help the NRL club secure Brisbane's Michael Ennis and Ben Hannant.
Tribunal to allow 'pillow biter' appeal
Friday 16th May 2008
A Sydney gay activist has been granted leave to appeal a vilification ruling against former radio broadcaster John Laws.
Caribbean a batting paradise for Ponting
Friday 16th May 2008
The Caribbean has been the most prosperous destination for Australian skipper Ricky Ponting.
Canada 'lagging' on saving polar bears
Friday 16th May 2008
Two prominent green groups say Canada should follow the lead of the United States and take action to protect polar bears, which are threatened by melting ice.
Pensioners strip during pay protest
Friday 16th May 2008
Hundreds of pensioners, some shirtless, have protested in Melbourne against the Rudd government's lack of support for seniors in the federal budget.
Dust storms kill 94 in northern India
Friday 16th May 2008
At least 94 people were killed in fierce dust storms in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh, government officials said.
Waratahs home in on semi-finals
Friday 16th May 2008
Victory over Queensland on Saturday night will guarantee NSW a Super 14 home semi-final after the Blues downed the Hurricanes 19-17 in Auckland.
DeGeneres plans to wed Portia de Rossi
Friday 16th May 2008
Ellen DeGeneres is putting the California Supreme Court ruling in favour of gay marriage into action - she and actress girlfriend Portia de Rossi plan to wed.
