Prime Minister Julia Gillard says legislation to create the National Disability Insurance Scheme is a once-in-a-generation opportunity. Ms Gillard will introduce draft laws in the lower house today…
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Adelaide CBD to introduce free wi-fi
Adelaide is set to become Australia’s first capital to offer free wi-fi outdoors in the city centre. The plan by the state government and Adelaide City Council is…
Bomb discovered in pile of sand
Police and army bomb disposal experts have been called to suburban Perth after a suspected old military explosive was discovered in a delivery of sand. West Australian police…
Sydney FC coach Frank Farina says he shouldn’t have to pay for a lifetime for sins of the past
New Sydney FC coach Frank Farina has tackled the issue of his sacking over a drink driving charge during his previous A-League experience, and accepted he is not…
Shane Watson says something horrible would have to happen for him to give up his allrounder status
Shane Watson says he’ll never give up bowling just to remain part of the Australian cricket team. The allrounder is expected to return to the team for Friday’s…
Revealed: Our Christmas shopping habits
As the Christmas shopping season swings into gear, three in five people will trail from store to store to find the cheapest price.
Australian Defence Force sorry for abuse, sets up taskforce and prepares to pay compensation
THE Australian Defence Force will be "fined" up to $40 million for inaction against sexual predators and bullies in the ranks.
Australia’s Place in the “Asian Century”
Prime Minister Julia Gillard's government has developed a bold plan for embracing the "Asian Century." Can words be turned into deeds?
Vic girl, 7, dies playing in backyard
A seven-year-old Victorian girl has died after becoming tangled in her skipping rope. Emergency services were called to a Bairnsdale property yesterday afternoon, after the girl was found…
Aussies warned to stay away from Gaza
Foreign Minister Bob Carr is urging Australians to steer clear of Gaza and surrounding areas as Israeli air strikes continue. Senator Carr says the Department of Foreign Affairs…