Power fears unfounded: climate report
(AAP) - Fears that petrol and electricity prices will soar when a carbon tax is introduced are unfounded, according to a new report.
Too many Sydney NRL clubs: Broncos boss
(AAP) - Brisbane boss Bruno Cullen says four NRL clubs in Sydney would be "close to the right number" as the competition's chief executives prepare to meet on Tuesday.
Resolution of Qantas dispute no closer
(AAP) - Qantas managers put passengers at risk when they did the work of striking engineers in Melbourne on Monday, unions claim.
Oil summit step in right direction: Rudd
(AAP) - Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has hailed an oil summit as a step in the right direction, but the opposition says his government is "all blow and no torch" on petrol prices.
New wheat laws passed as farmers revolt
(AAP) - Despite angry farmer protests and a raft of Senate amendments, Australia's 60-year-old monopoly system of selling bulk wheat overseas has ended.
Lost final appeal 'hits depressed Corby'
Canberra, June 21 (AAP) - Convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby has suffered a "total mental disturbance" after hearing of her failed final appeal.
Abandon 4WDs in cities, Labor MP says
Canberra, June 19 (AAP) - A Labor backbencher has called on city drivers to abandon four-wheel drive vehicles to save petrol.
Broadband cost blowout 'could hit bush'
Canberra, June 19 (AAP) - The federal opposition is warning regional internet users could pay higher prices than people in metropolitan areas under Labor's national broadband network plan.
Murray-Darling full of carp: report
Canberra, June 19 (AAP) - Australia's largest river system is dangerously degraded and infested with carp, according to a bleak report card.
Borrowers may be spared further pain
Canberra, June 17 (AAP) - Federal Labor's first budget in 13 years has won the backing of the central bank as one that fights inflation.
