News Archive

WA cult horse Let Go Thommo may have run his last race in Melbourne, but is poised to become a surprise drawcard for this year's Perth summer festival of racing.October 29, 2009, 10:59 am

A special police unit is being set up to seize criminal assets, the Government announced today.October 29, 2009, 10:58 am

A negotiating team is standing by to rush to India for free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, but slow and steady will win the race, officials say.October 29, 2009, 10:57 am

BUENOS AIRES, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Diego Maradona was "in a state of violent emotion" when he made lewd remarks at journalists after Argentina qualified for the World Cup finals, the Argentine Football Association's (AFA) lawyer said on Wednesday.October 29, 2009, 10:53 am

Serena Williams was officially included in the United States team to face Italy in the Fed Cup final next week - but her sister Venus will not play.October 29, 2009, 10:53 am

The Catholic Church has announced plans to raise $US3.5 million ($3.81 million) for a major upgrade of Christ the Redeemer, the iconic giant statue of Jesus with outstretched arms that overlooks Rio de Janeiro.October 29, 2009, 10:52 am

Trainer Jim Taylor is content to play a patient game with sprint sensation Hay List and he has left him out of Saturday's Budget Rent-a-Car Handicap (1000m) at Ascot.October 29, 2009, 10:51 am

Kiwi raider Monaco Consul may try to emulate So You Think's front- running Cox Plate run after drawing perfectly on the inside of the field for Saturday's $1.5 million AAMI Victoria Derby (2500m).October 29, 2009, 10:50 am

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc said on Wednesday it restricts calls to less than 100 U.S. telephone numbers with its Google Voice service, responding to a query from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.October 29, 2009, 10:49 am

There will be no shortage of challengers when the Laurance Scrap Metals WA PGA Championship tees off at Bunbury Golf Club today with the impressive field including former winners Kim Felton, Michael Long, Jason Norris and Euan Walters.October 29, 2009, 10:48 am

South Australia has secured the services of big-hitting West Indian all-rounder Kieron Pollard for its domestic Twenty20 Big Bash this summer.October 29, 2009, 10:48 am

A man murdered seven years ago was a "dodgy fella" who ran errands for the friend who killed him, a witness told the High Court at Wellington today.October 29, 2009, 10:47 am

Palliative care volunteers have added their voices to the opposition against the privatisation of Canberra's hospice.October 29, 2009, 10:47 am

US President Barack Obama says only once since his inauguration has White House life annoyed him - when he was criticised for taking his wife out on a date.October 29, 2009, 10:46 am

Customs expects to seize a tonne of methamphetamine precursors by the end of the year, a parliamentary committee has been told.October 29, 2009, 10:46 am

Western Force recruit Joelin Rapana is a breath of fresh air in the testosterone driven world of football - be it union, league, soccer or Australian Rules.October 29, 2009, 10:45 am

The vision of clean coal powering our future electricity has taken a blow, with new costings revealing the technology will not be viable for 20 years.October 29, 2009, 10:44 am

Top seeds Australia are poised to make a flying start to next year's Hopman Cup when they launch the $1 million tournament against Romania.October 29, 2009, 10:43 am

The Victorian Government will initiate a second review into the operation of the state's Civil and Administrative Tribunal after it approved a big licenced venue in South Melbourne.October 29, 2009, 10:43 am

Lihir Gold says it is on track to meet full year production guidance after meeting quarterly production targets and boosting reserves by 36 per cent at its flagship Lihir Island operation.October 29, 2009, 10:43 am

A woman who allegedly ploughed into a group of cyclists in Auckland last month has been charged.October 29, 2009, 10:41 am