Friday, January 19, 2007
Painkiller cause of Arthurs wipeout
Australian veteran Wayne Arthurs was forced to retire from his farewell Australian Open after an injection of local anaesthetic left him with no feeling or co-ordination in his right leg. [MORE]
Hussey guides Australia to scratchy win
Number six Mike Hussey showed why he is the top-ranked one-day batsman in the world by guiding Australia to a tight four-wicket win over England in the one-day international match at the Gabba in Brisbane this evening.[MORE]
SA towns flooded by 'record rainfall'
The town of Coober Pedy is being threatened by flooding, as heavy rainfall continues in South Australia's far north.[MORE]
Hussey guides Australia to scratchy win
Number six Mike Hussey showed why he is the top-ranked one-day batsman in the world by guiding Australia to a tight four-wicket win over England in the one-day international match at the Gabba in Brisbane on Friday evening.[MORE]
Firefighters make progress at Thredbo
Fire authorities say work to stop the spread of a bushfire threatening the New South Wales alpine village of Thredbo has progressed well. [MORE]
Solomon ALP preselection attracts 5 candidates
Five people, including two football coaches, have put forward nominations to run as Labor candidates for the federal seat of Solomon in the Northern Territory.[MORE]
Alleged voyeur arrested at Open
It has been revealed that a man was arrested at the Australian Open this week for allegedly filming up the skirts of two women.[MORE]
Warriors, Tigers enjoy strong starts
Western Australia and Tasmania have both made positive starts to their respective domestic four-day matches beginning on Friday.[MORE]
Alleged voyeur arrested at Open
It has been revealed that a man was arrested at the Australian Open this week for allegedly filming up the skirts of two women.[MORE]
Warriors, Tigers enjoy strong starts
Western Australia and Tasmania have both made positive starts to their respective domestic four-day matches beginning on Friday.[MORE]
Transport business fined over workplace accident
An Adelaide transport business has been fined $34,000 because one of its employees suffered broken bones in a work accident.[MORE]
WA to overhaul car licensing system
Western Australia's licensing system will be overhauled to overcome delays in testing for learner drivers and pit inspections for vehicle registration.[MORE]
Cosgrove and Cullen head AIS intake
South Australian pair Mark Cosgrove and Daniel Cullen head a squad chosen to take part in a 19-week program with the Australian Institute of Sport, Cricket Australia announced on Friday. [MORE]
Nuttall, Talbot face up to 7 years' jail
Former Queensland Government minister Gordon Nuttall and leading Queensland businessman Ken Talbot are facing possible seven-year jail terms on corruption charges.[MORE]
Prison staff urged to end strike, resume talks
A strike by Tasmanian parole supervisors and prison staff could be over on Monday.[MORE]
Australia lose early wickets in run chase
Australia made tough going of their meagre run chase in the opening stages of their innings, falling to 4 for 66 after 20 overs of the one-day international match at the Gabba in Brisbane this evening.[MORE]
Govt defends funding of public health system
The Tasmanian Government has defended its commitment to public health.[MORE]
Autistic stabbing accused may be moved
Victoria's Department of Human Services (DHS) is considering moving a woman who allegedly stabbed a nine-year-old boy in West Brunswick on Sunday.[MORE]
Israel transfers frozen funds to Abbas
Israel has transferred to the Palestinian Authority $US100 million ($127 million) in funds that have been frozen since the Hamas Government took power early last year.[MORE]
Rain brings relief for firefighters
Rain has fallen on all of Victoria's major fire fronts, providing some relief for firefighters, who have been battling the blazes for 50 days.[MORE]
10,000 flee Tamil Tiger stronghold
Reports from Sri Lanka say more than 10,000 refugees are fleeing Tamil Tiger-held territory in the island's east.[MORE]
Father, son acquitted of attempted murder
Two Gold Coast men who were charged with shooting a teenager during a botched robbery three years ago have been acquitted of attempted murder.[MORE]
AMA says Adelaide needs fewer emergency depts
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has suggested closing some of Adelaide's emergency departments to save money, which could then be spent on other parts of the health system.[MORE]
Cowes beaches reopened after shark sighting
Beaches around Cowes in Victoria's Port Phillip Bay have been reopened, following a shark sighting near the Anderson Street boat ramp.[MORE]
Cooke claims stage win in Tour Down Under
Australian cyclist Baden Cooke underlined his early season ambitions by claiming a well-deserved victory on the rain-soaked third stage of the Tour Down Under in Adelaide on Friday. [MORE]
