News Archive

MANAGUA (AFP) - Taiwanese President Ma Ying-Jeou will arrive in Nicaragua on Friday for a two-day official visit intended to strengthen "friendly relations" between the countries, according to diplomatic sources in Managua.July 3, 2009, 11:54 am

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) - A public memorial for Michael Jackson is expected Tuesday in Los Angeles, a venue official said, while a lawyer for the pop star's ex-wife said she hasn't decided whether to fight for custody of their children.July 3, 2009, 11:53 am

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The Flinders Medical Centre will receive more than $1 million in federal funding to upgrade an operating theatre and improve surgery services.July 3, 2009, 11:51 am

Lawyers representing the Victorian Government have rejected the possibility of establishing fire refuges in time for next summer.July 3, 2009, 11:51 am

July 3, 2009, 11:50 am

Police investigating a fatal helicopter crash at the Gold Coast Airport yesterday are preparing a report for the coroner.July 3, 2009, 11:48 am

Netball New Zealand (NNZ) today confirmed the Silver Ferns will play England and Jamaica after the world series in Manchester this year.July 3, 2009, 11:45 am

South Sydney forward David Kidwell acknowledges Saturday's NRL clash with the Wests Tigers will be a match-up between two desperate teams.July 3, 2009, 11:44 am

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Veteran newspaper columnist and editor Frank Devine has died.July 3, 2009, 11:43 am

A proposed wind farm in the Kakanui Ranges near Oamaru would be more efficient and lower-cost than a hydro power scheme, an expert witness has told the Environment Court.July 3, 2009, 11:41 am

Victoria's wild weather has brought blizzard conditions to some of the state's alpine resorts.July 3, 2009, 11:35 am

The New South Wales Opposition says documents show state departments and the local council have long known about asbestos at a Koori village on the state's far south coast.July 3, 2009, 11:35 am

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Universal Pictures has won a four-studio bidding war to pick up the film rights to the classic Atari video game "Asteroids."July 3, 2009, 11:34 am

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The medical examiner who oversaw a private autopsy on David Carradine said on Wednesday that the "Kung Fu" star died from asphyxiation and the way the actor's body was bound allowed him to rule out suicide.July 3, 2009, 11:32 am

The Broncos' surprise inclusion for tonight's match against the Warriors in Brisbane is ready to prove his return to the sport is worthwhile. Tonie Carroll has been named on the Broncos bench, despite retiring from league at the end of the last season.July 3, 2009, 11:29 am

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Universal Pictures has won a four-studio bidding war to pick up the film rights to the classic Atari video game "Asteroids."July 3, 2009, 11:28 am

An investigation is being launched into whether Auckland should make a bid to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games.July 3, 2009, 11:26 am

SYLVANIA, Ohio (AFP) - South Korea's Kim Song-hee shot a seven-under 64 to seize a share of the lead after the opening round of the LPGA Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic.July 3, 2009, 11:24 am

In a dream build-up for the world championships, Olympic medallist Andrew Lauterstein has broken both the Australian and Commonwealth 100m butterfly record.July 3, 2009, 11:22 am