One dead, one hurt in SA speed boat crash

ONE person is dead and another has been rushed to hospital after a speedboat crashed on the Murray River in South Australia. SA Police say Saturday afternoon's accident occurred during a competitive event. "There were two victims, one is sadly...

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PM wants Monash to be household name

THE efforts of Australian General John Monash on the Western Front in World War I should be as widely recognised as the story of Simpson and his donkey at Gallipoli, Prime Minister Tony Abbott says. Mr Abbott revealed on Saturday a new memorial...

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Alleged Sydney card skimmer charged

A man has been caught allegedly skimming money out of ATMs in Sydney's west using stolen card data. Source: AAP A MAN has been caught allegedly skimming money out of ATMs in Sydney's west using stolen card data. Police were contacted...

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Uproar over O'Neill plan

PAPUA New Guinea's opposition has lashed out at a plan by Prime Minister Peter O'Neill to restrict nominees for the top job to members of his own party in the event of a motion of no-confidence. The government is planning to introduce legislation...

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Talking walls, robo-docs way of the future

GET ready for talking wallpaper, robo-doctors, cars that drive themselves and human body shops where organs are made to order. These are set to become part of our lives soon, says renowned American theoretical physicist Dr Michio Kaku, who is...

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Tas forest peace deal repeal's first step

TASMANIA'S new government has taken a step towards dismantling the state's forestry peace deal with legislation passing the lower house. Will Hodgman's Liberals vowed to tear up the agreement between environmentalists and the timber industry,...

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Abbott, SBY upbeat before crucial reunion

Tony Abbott says he will stress his respect for Indonesia when he meets the country's president. Source: AAP THE leaders of Australia and Indonesia have expressed their strong wishes to reconnect on the eve of a reunion meeting that could be...

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Call for radical Vic police overhaul

Victoria's police chief is considering using volunteers as he warns the force is struggling to cope. Source: AAP VICTORIAN police officers should work alongside volunteers, use high-tech communication gear and be based at fewer but bigger stations....

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Westfield in court before restructure vote

WESTFIELD Retail Trust (WRT) shareholders are eagerly waiting for the outcome of a Supreme Court application over merger plans by the shopping centre giant. Westfield is seeking approval to conclude an investor vote on a controversial proposed...

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PM Abbott laughs off leadership talk

PRIME Minister Tony Abbott has moved to head off leadership ripples in the Liberal Party triggered by unrest over the federal budget. Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull, a former Liberal leader, set off a fresh round of speculation after...

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Catholic diocese to face abuse realities

A CATHOLIC diocese whose response to child sexual abuse was criticised by a special commission of inquiry will now work through "the realities" of its history, its bishop says. Bishop Bill Wright says the Maitland-Newcastle diocese will have feelings...

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Qld mayor referred to corruption watchdog

IPSWICH Mayor Paul Pisasale has been referred to Queensland's corruption watchdog over revelations he received up to $150,000 in undeclared donations. The state government has been investigating Mr Pisasale, but on Monday a local government...

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