Sunday, January 28, 2007
Moti probe not welcome in Solomons
The Solomon Islands Government has protested against a planned trip by Papua New Guinea authorities investigating the escape of Australian fugitive Julian Moti from PNG to the Solomons last year. [MORE]
Airport terminal reopens after evacuation
One of Sydney Airport's domestic terminals has reopened after a security scare. [MORE]
Other cities will drink recycled water: Beattie
Queensland Premier Peter Beattie says other Australian cities will one day follow his state's lead and drink recycled water.[MORE]
Federer claims Melbourne crown
Roger Federer took the first step towards achieving a calendar grand slam this year with a straight-sets win over 10th seed Fernando Gonzalez in the Australian Open final on Rod Laver Arena on Sunday evening.[MORE]
Federer claims Melbourne crown
Roger Federer took the first step towards achieving a calendar grand slam this year with a straight-sets win over 10th seed Fernando Gonzalez in the Australian Open final on Rod Laver Arena on Sunday evening.[MORE]
NZ in the hunt at WACA
New Zealand were in with a chance of chasing down Australia's record total halfway through their one-day international innings against Australia at the WACA Ground in Perth.[MORE]
NZ in the hunt at WACA
New Zealand were in with a chance of chasing down Australia's record total halfway through their one-day international innings against Australia at the WACA Ground in Perth.[MORE]
Towns isolated by floods but rejoicing
While most of the country is in drought, floodwaters now cover large parts of northern and central Australia after heavy rainfall in the past week.[MORE]
Israel appoints first Muslim minister
The Israeli Government has voted to appoint an Arab Muslim to the Cabinet for the first time in the history of the Jewish state.[MORE]
Federer closing in Open title
Roger Federer moved one step closer to defending his Australian Open crown after taking a two-set lead over Fernando Gonzalez in the men's final on Rod Laver Arena this evening.[MORE]
Super 14 players facing crackdown on faking injuries
Super 14 rugby referees are to crack down on players faking injury this year in an effort to wipe out unjustified stoppages.[MORE]
Federer wins opening set
Roger Federer won the opening set against Fernando Gonzalez in the men's final at the Australian Open on Rod Laver Arena this evening.[MORE]
Top bureaucrat, daughter killed in Baghdad
Iraqi authorities say gunmen have ambushed the director-general of the country's Industry Ministry as he drove to work in Baghdad, killing him, his daughter and two others.[MORE]
Wildcats, Kings score NBL wins
Perth and Sydney both notched narrow wins in their respective NBL clashes on Sunday night.[MORE]
Wildcats, Kings score NBL wins
Perth and Sydney both notched narrow wins in their respective NBL clashes on Sunday night.[MORE]
Sydney Airport terminal evacuated
One of the domestic passenger terminals at Sydney Airport has been evacuated because of a security scare. [MORE]
Moody denies eyeing England job
Former Australian Test player Tom Moody has denied his decision to pull out of the race for the position of Australian coach is because he is eyeing the England job. [MORE]
China admits moving slowly on climate
A Chinese Government report says the country has failed to make progress on protecting the environment over the last three years, as compared with other nations.[MORE]
Moody denies eyeing England job
Former Australian Test player Tom Moody has denied his decision to pull out of the race for the position of Australian coach is because he is eyeing the England job. [MORE]
Arnold watches on as United draw with Victory
Socceroos interim coach Graham Arnold was on hand to witness Adelaide United and the Melbourne Victory play out a 0-0 draw in the first leg of the A-League major semi-finals at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide tonight.[MORE]
Daughter dead, son critical after WA crash
A nine-year-old girl has been killed in a traffic crash in the Western Australia's Wheatbelt, taking the state's road toll to 23.[MORE]
Australia belt record total at WACA
Twin centuries to Matthew Hayden and Ricky Ponting lifted Australia to a record 5 for 343 in their one-day international match against New Zealand at the WACA Ground in Perth this evening.[MORE]
Australia belt record total at WACA
Twin centuries to Matthew Hayden and Ricky Ponting lifted Australia to a record 5 for 343 in their one-day international match against New Zealand at the WACA Ground in Perth this evening.[MORE]
23 dead in Palestinian unrest
Fresh clashes between rival Palestinian factions have erupted in the Gaza Strip, where fighting has killed 23 people since Thursday evening. [MORE]
Body found in search for drowned brothers
New South Wales Police divers have found the body of one of two men who drowned in the Murray River in north-west Victoria yesterday.[MORE]
