Tag: Australia
Indigenous victims over-represented in NT crime
New data shows Indigenous people in the Northern Territory are far more likely to be the victims of assault and murder than any other section of the population.[MORE]
Tamils say lives at risk if sent home
Tamil groups say the Australian Government is putting lives at risk by starting to send some asylum seekers back to Sri Lanka.[MORE]
New laws target Anzac gatecrashers
The Victorian Government has introduced new laws designed to stop drunk people interfering with Anzac Day dawn services.[MORE]
Man glassed in CBD
Police are appealing for help from the public as they hunt a group of people believed to have glassed a man in Sydney's CBD last night.[MORE]
CSIRO fights sinking interest in maths
The CSIRO says it hopes to tackle the deterioration of mathematics in Australian education.[MORE]
Service to be held for Indian toddler
A memorial service is to be held today for a three-year-old Indian boy whose body was found on a roadside more than a week ago.[MORE]
Tahu endures torrid return
Timana Tahu endured a torrid return to the NRL as opposite centre Beau Scott did all in his power to make life difficult in Parramatta's loss to the Dragons.[MORE]
Aussie beach to be listed as top surf spot
An iconic Australian beach will be made one of the world's first ever "surfing reserves".[MORE]
Obama to delay Australia trip
United States officials say president Barack Obama's trip to Australia will now be brisk and he will not be bringing his family.[MORE]
Lisch leads Wildcats to fifth title
Perth became the most successful franchise in NBL history on Friday night as Kevin Lisch shot the Wildcats to a 96-72 game three victory over Wollongong.[MORE]
Broncos escape resurgent Cowboys
Denan Kemp's late try helped Brisbane secure a 30-24 win over North Queensland at Lang Park.[MORE]
Clarke and Bingle break up
Michael Clarke and Lara Bingle have officially terminated their engagement.[MORE]
Hooker vaults into world indoor final
World and Olympic champion Steve Hooker needed only one jump to cruise into the pole vault final at the world indoor athletic championships in Qatar.[MORE]
Swans round out preseason with romp
Sydney will take some confidence into round one of the AFL season after demolishing North Melbourne by 42 points in their last preseason match at Narrandera in southern New South Wales.[MORE]
Dragons put favourites in their place
St George Illawarra has handed NRL premiership favourite Parramatta an early wake-up call, the Dragons prevailing 18-12 to commence the new season at Parramatta Stadium on Friday night.[MORE]
UN changes may see detainees sent home
The UN is looking at changing its international protection guidelines for Sri Lankan and Afghan asylum seekers. [MORE]
Saints and Lovett still at loggerheads
St Kilda says a mediation process with sacked midfielder Andrew Lovett could not reach a resolution.[MORE]
Escaping the Waterfall train crash
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It is fairly unusual for real-life events to intrude into the personal life of a journalist but for me, the Waterfall train crash was that event.[MORE]
Opals roster shines ahead of world champs
Lauren Jackson will lead 11 of Australia's Beijing silver medallists into the women's basketball world championships in the Czech Republic later this year.[MORE]
Australia won't back tuna trade ban
Despite a collapse of world tuna stocks, the Government won't support a global ban on the trade of the northern variety of the species.[MORE]
Little-known Italian leads Women's Open
Italian Giulia Sergas had the last laugh in the second round of the Women's Australian Open, emerging from four hours of karma-tinged golf to lead by three shots heading into the weekend.[MORE]
Smith obliterates Redbacks in Sydney
Steven Smith had the wood on South Australia as his New South Wales team routed the Redbacks by an innings and 39 runs at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.[MORE]
Man dies after fall from pub balcony
A 24-year-old man has died in hospital after he fell down a staircase at a bar in a shopping centre on Brisbane's southside early Friday morning.[MORE]
'Predatory culture' on HMAS Success
Inquiry hears a predatory culture existed on the Navy ship HMAS Success, with female sailors being bullied into having sex.[MORE]
AFL ponders expanded finals series
The AFL is considering whether to implement a nine or 10-team finals format for when the competition expands to 18 teams in 2012.[MORE]
