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- + Fevola 'flashed mother'—Brisbane suspends AFL star indefinitely for alleged indecent exposure.
- + Strife and times of Brendan Fevola—Brendan Fevola, now 29 years old, has had trouble enough for a much longer life.
- + City dwellers slugged under NBN deal—Australians in major capital cities craving faster broadband will have to wait longer and may pay more to access the National Broadband Network under ...
- + Door opens for Shorten—Gillard minister steps aside, making way for Rudd-coup plotter Bill Shorten's promotion.
- + Fevola 'flashed woman'—Brisbane Lions suspend AFL star indefinitely as police investigate complaint about improper conduct at function.
- + Fevola 'flashed' woman—Controversial Brisbane star faces sack after complaint about 'improper conduct at club family day.
- + Broadband deal to slug city dwellers—Major cities will wait longer and may pay more for NBN under minority government.
- + Furious Coalition lets fly—Angry words from Coalition frontbenchers burning at independents supporting Labor.
- + Windsor at odds with Labor over mining tax review—A key independent MP already appears to be at odds with federal Labor, less than 24 hours after it secured his support for Australia's first minority ...
- + Windsor, Labor already at odds—Day one, and tensions evident between key independent MP and Labor.
- + Unorthodox life, sordid death—Judge jails swinger couple for killing, cutting up millionaire Herman Rockefeller after sex tryst went horribly wrong.
- + Jail for killer swingers—Sex tryst couple who killed and cut up millionaire businessman jailed for total of 16 years.
- + Windsor, Labor already at odds—Tensions between key independent MP and Labor, just a day after minority government formed.
- + Rockefeller killers jailed—Swingers who killed millionaire businessman after sex tryst went horribly wrong jailed for total of 16 years.
- + 'Congratulations': Obama phones PM—US President congratulates Gillard.
- + A question of balance—Controversial $60 wristband that 'improves balance and flexibility' is turning over millions for Melbourne pair.
- + Rudd a risky choice for foreign minister, says White—A former senior defence official has warned that Kevin Rudd would be a risky choice as foreign minister even though the toppled Labor leader had the c...
- + Rudd 'a risky choice as foreign minister'—Rudd damaged relations with international partners while in power, says former defence official.
- + 'Offensive, not homophobic'—Champion diver Matthew Mitcham defends close friend, swimmer Stephanie Rice, after Twitter scandal.
- + Both leaders face big challenges—One won the war, the other the peace, and now the rules have changed for both major parties.
- + A smiling PM leads Labor government in name only—Apart from governing, Julia Gillard is charged with resurrecting Labor before it's too late.
- + Gillard all smiles but it could end in tears—Julia Gillard has been plucked from her prolonged near-death experience.
- + 2003 Lions show the way for 2010 Cats—Geelong only has to look to the Brisbane Lions to know it can still hoist the premiership cup.
- + Going for the jocular—Melbourne's young class clowns set out to prove they can pack a punchline, writes Michael Lallo.
- + Abbott calls for more 'soul' in Parliament—Tony Abbott, declaring himself disappointed at being denied the opportunity to form government, will submit his leadership to the party room tomorrow.
- + If Julia can, Dogs can too—The Prime Minister finally got over the line and her beloved Bulldogs can too. Here are five reasons why.
- + Yes we can—The Prime Minister finally got over the line and her beloved Bulldogs can too. Here are five reasons why.
- + Plucked from the sea—Benedict Jor survived on coconuts, bananas and fish he caught for three weeks before his tiny boat was spotted.
- + Go west … and they have—Population growth in city's west quadruples in a decade, making it one of the nation's fastest-growing areas.
- + Going for the jocular—Melbourne's young class clowns set out to prove they can pack a punchline, writes Michael Lallo.
- + Familiar felines—Geelong only has to look to the Brisbane Lions to know it can still hoist the premiership cup.
- + Labor on a tightrope—Julia Gillard clinches historic win, but faces challenge of running Australia with razor-thin majority.
- + Abbott wants more 'soul' in the House—Disappointed Tony Abbot to submit his leadership to the party room tomorrow.
- + Both leaders face big challenges—One won the war, the other the peace, and now the rules have changed for both major parties.
- + Now for the formalities: PM visits GG—Prime Minister Julia Gillard has left Government House after calling on Governor-General Quentin Bryce to formally advise her Labor has the numbers to...
- + Transcript of Tony Abbott's announcement—This is a transcript of the announcement by Opposition Leader Tony Abbott.
- + Abbott: I want to stay leader—Coalition leader says 'extraordinary anticipation' shattered as day's events unfolded and now 'for the country's sake' Labor must do a better job.
- + Now it's time to let the sun shine in: Gillard—BREAKING NEWS In her first address as elected PM, Gillard says her minority government will be held to higher standards of accountability.
- + Now it's time to let the sun shine in, says PM—Prime Minister Julia Gillard says her minority government will be held to higher standards of accountability after the deal struck with the independ...
- + No time for woulda, coulda, shoulda from Gillard—Australia's next Prime Minister is Julia Gillard courtesy of Tony Windsor and Rob Oakeshott -- two conservative blokes from the bush. Congratulations ...
- + Katharine Murphy Now what?—Australia's next Prime Minister is Julia Gillard courtesy of Tony Windsor and Rob Oakeshott -- two conservative blokes from the bush. Congratulations ...
- + Mark Davis Oakeshott's cruel theatrics—COMMENT Rob Oakeshott's self-indulgent waffle was hardly an edifying performance for an MP who has been espousing transparency and short answers.
- + Oakeshott holds hostage with theatrics—COMMENT Rob Oakeshott's self-indulgent waffle was hardly an edifying performance for an MP who has been espousing transparency and short answers.
- + Labor over the line: Windsor and Oakeshott hand power to Gillard—Independent MPs Tony Windsor and Rob Oakeshott have backed Labor into power.
- + Two out of three enough for Labor—17 days after election, Julia Gillard to form minority government with independent MPs Windsor and Oakeshott.
- + Julia takes power with two out of three—17 days after election, Labor to form minority government with independent MPs Windsor and Oakeshott.
- + Tony Wright: 17 days later, a winner—Independents Rob Oakeshott and Tony Windsor forced through parliamentary reforms designed to blow away the blather in question time. This afternoon th...
- + No time for woulda coulda shoulda from Gillard—Congratulations, Julia. You've won over two country independents and been confirmed as our Prime Minister. Now what?
- + Broadband policy swayed Windsor—Labor's national broadband network was a "key" reason for Tony Windsor's backing of the Labor party, he said today
- + Broadband secured Windsor's backing—Labor's national broadband network was a "key" reason for Tony Windsor's backing of the Labor party, he said today
- + No gays, Mr Katter? Step outside—Murray Eales was amused when he heard about Bob Katter's pledge to "walk backwards from Bourke 'if the poof population of North Queensland is any more...
- + Reserve Bank holds fire on rates—BREAKING NEWS Reprieve for borrowers.
- + Katter supports Abbott ... for now—BREAKING NEWS Queensland Independent MP backing the Coalition
- + It's Abbott for now: Katter—UPDATE Queenslander backs Coalition, but says he could switch sides if Oakeshott and Windsor support Gillard.
- + Kat with Abbott, for now—UPDATE Queenslander backs Abbott, but says he could switch sides if Oakeshott and Windsor support Gillard.
- + Thriller on manila—Could the secret to the nation's future be in the scrawl on independent MP Rob Oakeshott's manila folder?
- + Katter sides with Abbott—BREAKING NEWS Queensland Independent MP backing the Coalition
- + Home owning a fading prospect for many—Saving for a first home has become more difficult for renters, leaving more of them in the so-called rental trap, a new survey shows.
- + 'I was afraid': Gurshan killer's plea—Housemate told police he put tot in baking car boot because he feared deportation.
- + Slap for Nine over 'racist' Newman gibe—Footy Show host Sam Newman to have jokes vetted after 'monkey' quip breaches code.
- + Towns brace for floodwaters peak—UPDATE 300 homes 'at increased risk' as Premier warns flood crisis not yet over.
- + Hell and high water—UPDATE 300 homes 'at immediate risk' as Premier warns flood crisis not yet over.
- + 'You'll know this arvo': independents—Independents haven't made up their mind on government, but will make their decision today.
- + Slap for Nine over 'primate' gibe—Footy Show host Sam Newman will now have all jokes vetted after 'monkey' quip found to breach TV code.
- + Slap over 'primate' gibe—Footy Show host Sam Newman will now have all jokes vetted after 'monkey' quip found to breach TV code.
- + Bob loves bananas ... as long as they're straight—Bob Katter might like sugar but he's not sure about poofs. He likes big hats and bananas, too. But maybe not gays. Or bats.
- + 'You'll know this arvo'—Independents still haven't made up their mind on government, but will make decision later today.
- + Wild Kat strikes, but keeps cards close—After a day of negotiations with Labor and the Coalition in Canberra, the Member for Kennedy, Bob Katter flew to Sydney last night where he was the st...
- + Sam has Clijsters in sights—Samantha Stosur celebrates her best win and has Kim Clijsters in her sights.
- + Late and great Stosur has Clijsters in her sights—Samantha Stosur celebrates her best win and has Kim Clijsters in her sights.
- + ABC snubbed Greens, complains Brown—The newly powerful Greens leader, Bob Brown, has demanded to know why key ABC television news programs failed to cover his party during the federal el...
- + Change of tune—The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is popping up in some surprising new places.
- + Decide today … the time for procrastination is over—The three country independents have reasonably had some breathing space to make up their minds but there is no excuse for any more procrastination.
- + Day of truth for Abbott and Gillard—Tony Abbott has secured a pledge from a WA National MP to support a minority Coalition government, clearing the way for an announcement on who will fo...
- + Regions braced for peak—Flood emergency 'far from over' as Shepparton, Horsham prepare for worst.
- + Charlton flood welcome: 'We've had it dry for so long'—Its historic theatre is under water, an estimated 200 homes are awash and many main-street businesses face an indefinite clean-up.
- + The time for procrastination is over—ANALYSIS Country independents ... you've had enough time. Today, we need a decision.
- + 'Floods are welcome here'—Charlton resident Bill Perry sees the positive side of the floods - the drought is finally over.
- + Swan gets players' nod—Dane Swan dethrones Gary Ablett as the AFL's most valuable player, in the eyes of his peers at least.
- + Sweet sensation—St Kilda-crafted Snickers dessert is so famous it should have its own agent, a magazine deal and a coke habit.
- + Late and great—Samantha Stosur celebrates her best win and has Kim Clijsters in her sights.
- + Change of tune—The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is popping up in some surprising new places.
- + Comedians hold their own—Australian comics kicked ass at the Fringe Festival, writes Adam Hills.
- + Day of truth looms—Tony Abbott secures pledge from WA National MP to support Coalition, clearing the way for announcement on who will form government.
- + AAA rating secured despite risks—Whoever forms government, Australia remains among safest places in the world to invest.
- + Regions braced for flooding peak—Communities on alert as emergency services prepare to aid Shepparton and Horsham.
- + Transcript of Rob Oakeshott's announcement—This is a transcript of the announcement by Rob Oakeshott that he would support Labor to form a minority government.
- + Transcript of Tony Windsor's announcement—This is a transcript of the announcement by Tony Windsor that he would support Labor to form a minority government.
- + Indies do deal on reforms—BREAKING NEWS Accord in negotiations after talks with Abbott 'hit a snag'.
- + Hard edge or gooey centre?—MasterChef's latest spin-off has raised concerns that it could be exploiting its junior contestants, writes Sacha Molitorisz.
- + 'Eight years in concrete hell'—Kidnap victim Natascha Kampusch reveals details of horrific ordeal, including how she was manacled to captor.
- + 'Eight years in concrete hell'—Kidnap victim Natascha Kampusch reveals details of horrific ordeal, including how she was manacled to captor.
- + Johnson 'to quit'—Bulldogs champ set to announce retirement as club's finals campaign staggers.
- + Indies 'will back Labor'—Coalition MP predicts rural independents will side with Gillard.
- + Floods 'worst in decade'—Army called in, with floods yet to peak in state's north-east.
- + Sinking the Blues—The Swans overcome Carlton in a titanic battle to win their elimination final by five points.
- + Wangaratta and Shepparton brace, Benalla gets a let-off—Wangaratta residents with nowhere to stay sent to a community centre, following evacuation of about 40 houses evacuated there, most to the west of the...
- + Coach sticks by Dogs skipper—Bulldogs standing behind their captain, confirming that he will play against the Swans.
- + Floods 'worst in decade'—Army called in, with flood levels yet to peak in state's north-east.
- + Wangaratta and Shepparton brace, Benalla gets a let-off—Wangaratta residents with nowhere to stay sent to a community centre, following evacuation of about 40 houses evacuated there, most to the west of the...
- + Sinking the Blues—The Swans overcome Carlton in a titanic battle to win their elimination final by five points.
- + Judd laments Blues' wasted chances—Shattered Chris Judd says Carlton failed to meet its season expectations following club's second heart-breaking finals loss in 12 months.
- + Disturbing the faith—Controversial former priest John Dominic Crossan has never shied away from uncomfortable questions of faith.
- + Cats have a soft landing—Make no mistake, the Cats are still in this flag race up to their necks, writes Rohan Connolly.
- + Cards are falling into place for the Saints—St Kilda was the most obvious winner out of the first weekend of this finals series.
- + Man of many talents—Pianist, composer, conductor - musician Michael Cassomenos does it all, and does it well.
- + Turning point for process?—With luck, this political impasse will motivate us to modernise the constitution.
- + Floods worst in a decade—Flood levels yet to peak in parts of Victoria, with the army due to arrive in the state's north-east today.
- + Rapists facing harsher sentences—DPP campaigns to make assault of a teenage girl a test case for sentence reform.
- + Coffee will cost a latte more—The average cost of a cappuccino in Melbourne could $4 within a year.
- + End of the road for Blues?—Can Carlton break down Sydney in the second week of consecutive road trips?
- + Gibbs back in gear for finals—After a mid-year slump, the Blues young gun has worked his way into form at the business end of the season.
- + MCG game: call for probe—Cricket Australia to strengthen anti-corruption measures as fall-out continues from spot-fixing scandal.
- + Pies prevail, Dogs roll over—Collingwood thrashes depleted Western Bulldogs with scarcely a hitch.
- + Pies put Bulldogs to sword—Strange things can happen in finals, a sense that perhaps gained a little more credence yesterday afternoon.
- + Dockers prove too slick—Hawthorn's rollercoaster campaign comes to a shattering end while the efficient Dockers book their first game at the MCG for the season.
- + 'Big one is still to come'—Geologist predicts another huge earthquake will hit New Zealand's South Island within 50 years.
- + Strong quake shuts down Christchurch—Central Christchurch was a sealed disaster zone last night as the South Island city reeled from the trauma of the country's most damaging earthquake i...
- + Probe call on MCG game—Cricket Australia to strengthen anti-corruption measures as fall-out continues from spot-fixing scandal.
- + Sorry affair steals a little more light from Pakistanis' lives—Cricket was once a pleasure, writes Mustafa Qadri.
- + Venice's red carpet fades—Money trouble and construction delays have failed to dampen festival spirits, writes Stephanie Bunbury.
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