Carbon pricing deal within weeks: Combet
Climate Change Minister Greg Combet says he expects to reach an agreement with the Greens and independents on carbon pricing by the end of the month.
Fallen diggers return home to Australia
The two Australian soldiers killed in Afghanistan last week have been given a sombre homecoming in a windswept corner of Melbourne Airport.
Body of Canberra man found in US river
The search for a Canberra man missing in the United States for almost a month has ended in heartbreak.
Inglis fitness in doubt ahead of Origin II
The fitness of State of Origin strike centre Greg Inglis remains a slight concern for Queensland selectors following reports his NRL club has ordered him to have scans on a knee injury on Monday.
Petrol prices continue to ease
Petrol costs continue to ease for motorists but the falls in fuel prices are unlikely to continue, an economist says.
Cowboys in huge comeback win over Raiders
North Queensland have scored a stunning come-from-behind 40-24 NRL win over Canberra in the nation's capital.
Storm win, Souths puzzled by Taylor no-try
A controversial no-try to South Sydney powerhouse Dave Taylor has denied the Rabbitohs a potential upset victory in their 16-6 NRL loss to Melbourne at ANZ Stadium.
Waratahs may lose five stars for key game
The injury-ravaged NSW Waratahs could lose up to five players for Saturday's crunch Super Rugby clash with the Highlanders, but may regain a couple of key back-rowers.
Stuart puts faith in Hopoate for Origin II
NSW coach Ricky Stuart has put his faith in religious Manly teenager Will Hopoate to solve his centres crisis in a Blues side with five new faces for State of Origin II against Queensland.
Kewell considers move to A-League: reports
Socceroos star Harry Kewell is being linked with a possible move to A-League club Melbourne Victory.
