Police pelted by brawling Vic youths

BRAWLERS pelted police with glass bottles in Melbourne as they tried to break up a large street fracas, sparking fears of drunken violence marring Australia Day festivities. Officers had been confronted by a huge crowd of aggressive youths after...

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Sydney Harbour to launch Australia Day

WHETHER you're into sheep shearing, whip cracking, fireworks or surfing, there is something for everyone this Australia Day. And a 100-year-old Iraqi-born grandmother and a two-year-old Indian boy are among nearly 3600 people from 113 countries...

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UK teacher tells of Kruger elephant attack

A BRITISH teacher who suffered a serious leg injury when an elephant tore through her car in South Africa has told how she desperately tried to drive away. Sarah Brooks, who works at the Sir John Gleed School in Lincolnshire, and her South African...

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Jury sides with Love in trial over tweet

A US jury has rejected a defamation case against Courtney Love over a Twitter post that suggested one of her lawyers had been "bought off" for not pursuing a lawsuit over her late husband's estate. The verdict came after roughly three hours of...

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Govt 'creating' welfare crisis: Labor

LABOR has accused the Abbott government of "manufacturing" a welfare crisis ahead of a planned crack down on young people claiming the disability pension. Under federal government plans to overhaul the welfare system, young people who are deemed...

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United Airlines posts 4Q profit of $US140m

United Airlines posted a growth in fourth quarter earnings with an increase in passenger numbers. Source: AAP THE parent of United Airlines has earned $US140 million ($A158.60 million) in the fourth quarter, as more passengers flew and paid...

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Melb wheel to turn again after shutdown

MELBOURNE'S troubled observation wheel is expected to turn again on Saturday after it shut down just weeks after reopening. A software problem caused the Melbourne Star to close on Friday. Technicians are now conducting final tests on the wheel...

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Alcohol and drugs body slams funding cut

ADCA says recent alcohol-related violence highlights the need for government funding. Source: AAP THE federal government's decision to defund the Alcohol and Other Drugs Council of Australia is "short-sighted" at a time when Australia is...

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Starbucks profit jumps, sales growth slows

Starbucks says its quarterly profit is up 25 per cent, following stronger sales around the world. Source: AAP STARBUCKS says its quarterly profit is up 25 per cent, thanks to lower coffee costs and stronger sales around the world. The Seattle-based...

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Church official amends commission evidence

A Catholic church official has revised his evidence to the Royal Commission on Child Sex Abuse. Source: AAP A SENIOR church official has revised his evidence to the Royal Commission on Child Sex Abuse following a flurry of late night emails...

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'Asylum-seeker burns issue for Australia'

BRUTALITY claims levelled at the Australian navy by asylum seekers could go unquestioned, with both Australia and Indonesia seemingly reluctant to investigate. The ABC this week broadcast footage of asylum seekers receiving treatment for burns...

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I never meant to hurt anyone: mall gunman

THE gunman who sent Brisbane's central pedestrian mall into lockdown last year says he never meant to hurt anyone. Lee Matthew Hillier, 35, told the Brisbane District Court he had no reason to cause fear to innocent bystanders when he took an...

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Problems pile up for security contractor

THE list of embarrassments besetting security contractor Serco is growing on a daily basis, including prisoners and asylum seekers breaking out of custody under their officers' watch. It emerged on Thursday that a shackled prisoner was left unguarded...

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Bushfire downgraded but threat remains

A bushfire continues to burn out of control in the City of Kwinana, threatening lives and homes. Source: AAP THE danger from a bushfire in Perth's southern suburbs has been downgraded but authorities warn there is still a threat to lives...

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Govt helping the ACCC, Billson says

THE federal government is working with the competition watchdog to try and fix its dire financial position. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) revealed late last year that it would run out of money in April. Minister...

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Big issues to deal with in Aust: Buttrose

AUSTRALIA has come a long way since Federation, but there are still many important issues to resolve, outgoing Australian of the Year Ita Buttrose says. Attitudes towards the elderly, Aborigines, refugees and those suffering dementia could be...

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Aust marks 60 years in refugee convention

AUSTRALIA will have been part of the United Nations refugee convention for six decades this week. The Menzies government acceded to the refugee convention on January 22, 1954, enabling it to officially come into force internationally. The convention...

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St Vincent's Hospital welcomes lockouts

A PROMINENT Sydney neurosurgeon has welcomed Premier Barry O'Farrell's proposed restrictions on trading hours for licensed venues in an effort to combat drunken violence. St Vincent's Hospital neurosurgeon Dr Mark Winder has in recent weeks treated...

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Iran sends warships to Atlantic Ocean

TWO Iranian warships have set sail for the Atlantic Ocean on their navy's first-ever mission there, state TV has reported. The voyage comes amid an ongoing push by Iran to demonstrate the ability to project power across the Middle East and beyond....

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Teen charged over attempted home invasion

A TEENAGER accused of threatening a middle-aged couple with a shotgun during an alleged attempted home invasion on the NSW south coast has been charged. The 16-year-old allegedly pointed the gun at a man, 54, and a woman, 53, when they answered...

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US man speaks to reporters in N Korea

Jailed US missionary Kenneth Bae (R) is appealing to the US government to secure his release. Source: AAP A US missionary who has been jailed in North Korea for more than a year has appeared before reporters and is appealing to the US government...

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NSW govt to cancel mining licences

A COAL company embroiled in an ICAC inquiry has reacted angrily to plans by Premier Barry O'Farrell to introduce legislation to cancel coal mine exploration licences for Doyles Creek, Mt Penny and Glendon Brook. Cascade Coal said in a statement...

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Perth Hills on fire again

A new bushfire has erupted near the scene of the blaze that destroyed 50 homes in the Perth hills. Source: AAP A NEW bushfire has erupted just minutes from the scene of the disastrous blaze that destroyed more than 50 homes in the Perth hills....

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SA fires continue, but Barossa gets Tour

Firefighters are continuing to battle SA blazes, which have destroyed 16 homes and 33 buildings. Source: AAP FIREFIGHTERS are still battling blazes across South Australia, which have been estimated to have caused $10 million worth of property...

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Cameras found in SA Tour toilets: police

SECRET cameras have been found in the female and male toilets at the Tour Down Under village in central Adelaide. A member of the public found what he believed to be a hidden camera in the Victoria Square male toilets late on Monday afternoon,...

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More Qld babies named Oliver, Charlotte

Oliver and Charlotte top the list of favourite baby names in Queensland. Source: AAP OLIVER and Charlotte are the most popular baby names in Queensland. Of more than 63,000 babies born in Queensland in 2013, Oliver was the most popular...

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Conditions ease for SA firefighters

Firefighters in S.A. continue to battle fires across the state but easing conditions have helped. Source: AAP FIREFIGHTERS in South Australia continue to battle fires across the state but easing conditions have helped. Only one fire remains...

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Bushfire threat passes for NSW Hunter

AN emergency warning for a bushfire in the NSW Hunter Valley has been downgraded. The Hebden Road fire, near Singleton, has been downgraded to "advice", the lowest level of alert. Earlier several fast-moving grassfires were threatening homes...

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Perth prison escapee caught in another car

WA police have caught a 27-year-old prisoner who escaped security officers at a Perth hospital. Source: AAP A 27-YEAR-OLD prisoner who escaped from security officers while getting medical treatment at a Perth hospital, then stole two cars...

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Hundreds gather at Phil Everly memorial

ABOUT 200 people have listened to songs and tributes at a memorial service for Phil Everly in Kentucky. Several singers including country musician Marty Brown performed songs by the Everly Brothers with a band, and others gave tribute speeches....

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