A new index measuring the wellbeing of Australians has found we are not as happy as the British, suggesting economic growth alone does not fully explain people's satisfaction…
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Independent federal MPs win $1.5 billion for their electorates
BALANCE-of-power politicians are crowing they have won $1.5 billion extra for their electorates by propping up the Gillard Government - and now they want more.
Australia can’t downsize its army or defence forces
AUSTRALIA must resist the seductive call that all will be well with a downsized military that stays at home, Army Chief Lieutenant General David Morrison says.
Accused Central Coast killer denied bail
A man charged with murdering two people on the NSW Central Coast will remain behind bars after being refused bail.
Record number of children in childcare
A federal government snapshot of the child care sector shows more families than ever are putting their kids into centres.
Newman, LNP support surges in Newspoll
Popular support for Queensland's Liberal National Party has surged, with voters also more satisfied with Premier Campbell Newman, a Newspoll has found.
Two A380s to fly over Sydney Harbour
Two Airbus A380s will fly in formation over Sydney Harbour on Sunday to mark the start of a partnership between airline carriers Qantas and Emirates.
Carr condemns N Korea ‘state of war’
Foreign Minister Bob Carr has condemned the latest round of threats by North Korea against South Korea and says Australia is considering imposing more sanctions on the rogue…
Donors needed to boost blood stores
Thousands of extra blood donors are urgently needed over Easter to boost vital supplies for cancer patients.
Thousands celebrate Greek Independence
Politicians and prominent members of the Greek community joined with thousands in a central Sydney park on Sunday to celebrate Greece's independence from the Ottoman Empire.