BRISBANE will have a public holiday on November 14 next year to coincide with the G20 Leaders' Summit in the city.
Ausztrália
Passenger plane targeted by laser
Police are investigating after a laser was pointed at a passenger plane on its approach to Newcastle Airport last night.
Classroom internet spies worry parents
Australian parents are concerned that internet services which provide email platforms and educational apps in schools may also be spying on their kids for commercial purposes.
Henry’s dad welcomes synthetic drug ban
The father of a Sydney teenager who jumped to his death after taking fake LSD has welcomed a plan to ban synthetic drugs.
Choice claims 2000% mark-up on water
Australians are paying nearly 2000 times more for what is 'basically tap water' than they would if they went straight to the source, the nation's consumer watchdog says.
Soldier injured in Afghanistan
An Australian Special Forces soldier has been wounded during a partnered mission in Oruzgan province in Afghanistan.
Surfing coach to go bush for environment
He's heading into the wild but a northern NSW surf coach is confident his story won't end the same way as Alexander Supertramp's fabled misadventure.
Abbott stretches his lead over Gillard
TONY Abbott has pulled away from Julia Gillard as Australia’s preferred prime minister, according to the latest Newspoll in The Australian. Mr Abbott has improved three points…
Govt helping to keep rates low: Swan
FEDERAL Treasurer Wayne Swan concedes the economy’s shift from reliance on mining investment won’t be seamless, but he says the government’s responsible approach to fiscal policy will help…
University funding cuts will sway voters against Labor
More than a third of undecided voters would be less likely to support Labor after its cuts to universities to pay for school reforms, according to a new…