News Archive

Therapy dogs can be a comfort for seniors and those recovering from illnesses and injuries.June 24, 2009, 10:30 am

Red-faced firefighters doused burning passions, stamping out an early morning blaze at a swingers' club in Montreal.June 24, 2009, 10:30 am

Five Australian tourists trapped in Papua for the past nine months have finally flown out of the troubled Indonesian province.June 24, 2009, 10:15 am

Former Wilco guitarist Jay Bennett overdosed on a pain killer, authorities say, and they are investigating his death as an accident.June 24, 2009, 10:15 am

A lawyer for disgraced financier Bernard Madoff has sought a sentence of 12 years or less for his aging client, who he says "has an approximate life expectancy of 13 years".June 24, 2009, 10:15 am

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Aspiring iron ore miner Iron Ore Holdings has struck a key land access agreement with an indigenous group covering its iron ore projects in the Pilbara.June 24, 2009, 10:15 am

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President Barack Obama has painted a bleak picture of the economy, warning unemployment will get worse, and vowing to act on climate change and health care as long-term solutions.June 24, 2009, 10:00 am

Chris Stelmach's enthusiasm for staying filly Better Lighten Up has not been dampened by her regular rider jumping off or by a horror draw in Saturday's Go For 2 & 5 Belmont Oaks.June 24, 2009, 10:00 am

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David Hayes has sacrificed two good winning chances in his showdown with Lee Freedman for the Victorian trainers title, preferring to chase Black Type in Perth.June 24, 2009, 10:00 am

A 21-year-old man has been charged over an armed robbery involving a replica gun at a North Dandalup tavern on Monday.June 24, 2009, 10:00 am

Despite the presence of both teams in the city, ticket sales to Saturday's test between the All Blacks and Italy in Christchurch are limping along.June 24, 2009, 9:48 am

Despite the presence of both teams in the city, ticket sales to Saturday's test between the All Blacks and Italy in Christchurch are still limping along.June 24, 2009, 9:45 am

West Coast are set to ask Daniel Kerr to work smarter rather than harder as they try to coax the prime midfielder's best football out of him.June 24, 2009, 9:45 am

New Zealand research on the brain circuitry controlling fertility in humans may lead to new treatments for infertile couples.June 24, 2009, 9:45 am

Skipper Ricky Ponting says the Australians are prepared to call up a batting replacement to the Ashes squad because of Shane Watson's knee injury.June 24, 2009, 9:45 am

Australian small and medium businesses will suffer under the Federal Government's emissions trading scheme, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry says.June 24, 2009, 9:45 am

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Four Iranian footballers who wore green wristbands in protest have been handed lifetime bans.June 24, 2009, 9:32 am