• Halloween!

    Get ready to get your spook on with a special Halloween themed episode.October 27, 2009, 10:59 am

  • Senate report approves Telstra reforms

    A Senate committee has given the green light to the federal government's plan to break up Telstra.October 27, 2009, 10:59 am

  • World's tallest rocket set for blast-off

    For the first time in more than 30 years, Kennedy Space Centre is about to launch a rocket that's not the space shuttle.October 27, 2009, 10:58 am

  • Karzai dismisses election rival's ultimatum

    KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan president Hamid Karzai rejected a demand from his rival in a presidential run-off to dismiss the country's top election official, setting the stage for a new confrontation.October 27, 2009, 10:57 am

  • Fox sees gold potential in Pilbara tenements

    Nickel miner Fox Resources says it will target gold in several of its Pilbara tenements after the recent success of prospectors operating in the area.October 27, 2009, 10:55 am

  • Eagles, Freo start NAB Cup at home

    Subiaco Oval will play host to two first-round NAB Cup fixtures in 2010 after West Coast and Fremantle were both drawn to begin their pre-season campaigns at home.October 27, 2009, 10:54 am

  • Australia's coastal lifestyle under threat

    A federal parliamentary report has raised the possibility of banning human occupation in areas of Australia's coastline threatened by rising sea levels.October 27, 2009, 10:53 am

  • Lala.com gets in tune with Facebook gift shop

    SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Facebook on Monday continued phasing Lala.October 27, 2009, 10:49 am

  • Abattoir closure will hurt community

    The Southern Downs region mayor says the Wallangarra abattoir closure will hurt the local community.October 27, 2009, 10:48 am

  • Eagles, Fremantle to start NAB Cup at home

    Subiaco Oval will play host to two first-round NAB Cup fixtures in 2010 after West Coast and Fremantle were both drawn to begin their pre-season campaigns at home.October 27, 2009, 10:47 am

  • Council withholding festival sponsorship

    The Adelaide City Council has voted to withhold sponsorship of the Adelaide Festival until it gets answers as to why it does not have a member on the festival board.October 27, 2009, 10:45 am

  • Overseas visitors flock to Qld

    Tourism Queensland says international interest in Queensland holidays is on the rise.October 27, 2009, 10:44 am

  • Smith takes over starting QB role from Hill at 49ers

    SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Alex Smith will take over as San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback from Shaun Hill, head coach Mike Singletary told reporters on Monday.October 27, 2009, 10:42 am

  • Media blackout at medals hearing

    A media blackout has been imposed at the depositions hearing for one of the men charged over the Waiouru army medal theft.October 27, 2009, 10:42 am

  • Market slips again on second negative lead

    The Australian share market opened lower as gold, oil and mining stocks fell after a weak US lead.October 27, 2009, 10:42 am

  • Perfect track predicted

    Track manager Mick Goodie admits it is going to be difficult to stick to Racing Victoria's track preparation policy as he prepares Flemington for the four days of the Melbourne Cup Carnival but said he's confident the track will be in perfect condition...October 27, 2009, 10:41 am

  • War medals theft accused keeps name suppression

    The identity of a second man charged in connection with the theft of medals from the Waiouru Army Museum will remain suppressed while depositions are heard in the Wanganui District Court.October 27, 2009, 10:39 am

  • Facial sculpture completes Portrait Gallery

    A bright orange sculpture has been unveiled at the entrance to the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) in Canberra.October 27, 2009, 10:38 am

  • Alicia Keys' delays new album by two weeks

    NEW YORK (Billboard) - Alicia Keys has delayed the release of her new album by two weeks to December 15, the singer/songwriter said on Twitter.October 27, 2009, 10:36 am

  • Man threatened wife with loaded gun: police

    A 40-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly threatened his wife with a loaded gun in Darwin's rural area last night.October 27, 2009, 10:36 am

  • U2's L.A. show entertaining, but not remarkable

    LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The recurring themes of U2's first Los Angeles-area show in four years were space and time, and both were laid out right off the bat.October 27, 2009, 10:35 am

Opinion

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    Ed's View Nov 11 11:34am
    Is Hone Harawira a racist?

    The Oxford Dictionary defines racism as "1. Belief in the superiority of a particular race; prejudice based on this. 2. Antagonism towards people of other races."Since his expletive laced email tirade Hone Harawira has been called many things.An..Read more

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    Kevin Roberts Nov 20 4:59pm
    Entrepreneurial Edge

    It's been shown to me repeatedly that New Zealand is full of edgy, creative, radical, flexible, ideas people. Our future depends on our ability to educate, inspire and export these ideas and help them grow and take on the world. Entrepreneurs will lead ec..Read more

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