Monday, January 07, 2008
Police suspect husband after wife stabbed to death
Police are investigating the stabbing death of a woman in Melbourne's south-east.[MORE]
Four injured as house balcony collapses
The balcony of a house has collapsed on Victoria's surf coast, injuring members of four generations of a family.[MORE]
Dozens feared trapped after fatal S Korea fire
At least 22 people have died and about 30 more are feared trapped after a fire at a warehouse in South Korea. [MORE]
Stoner says criminals benefit if weekend jail scrapped
The New South Wales Opposition says the Iemma Government's proposed changes to periodic detention will be another concession to the state's criminals.[MORE]
Thai policeman charged with killing Canadian
A Thai police sergeant has been charged with killing a Canadian and attempting to kill the man's pregnant ex-wife during an argument between the tourists in the northern tourist town of Pai, the local police chief said.[MORE]
Police investigate fire at Gold Coast factory
Police on the Gold Coast say they do not know what started an overnight fire at a mattress factory.[MORE]
Power restored to most NT homes after cyclone
Nearly all of the 15,500 Top End homes that lost power during Cyclone Helen on Friday night have been reconnected.[MORE]
Japan's 'new rich' spend big on luxuries
They have Rolls-Royces, martinis poured over diamonds and expensive watches - meet Japan's big spenders.[MORE]
Summernats organisers defend security
Summernats organisers have defended security arrangements at the Canberra car festival after a mob allegedly marched through the event on Saturday night, yelling and harassing women.[MORE]
Council puts storm, flood damage bill at $2m
The Gold Coast City Council estimates the damage bill from recent storms and flooding could reach $2 million. [MORE]
Pro-whaling video attacks 'racist' campaign
A video posted online uses graphic images of the killing of kangaroos and dingoes to decry Australia's opposition to whaling.[MORE]
Thigh injury puts Hayden in doubt for 3rd Test
Australian opener Matthew Hayden is a doubt for the third Perth Test against India because of a thigh injury, Cricket Australia says.[MORE]
Australian Open wildcards for US and French youngsters
Wildcards have been awarded to four players from the United States and France into the main draw of next week's Australian Open in Melbourne, Tennis Australia says.[MORE]
Santoro rolls back the years to end Blake's reign
Veteran French tennis player Fabrice Santoro has revelled in the centre court atmosphere to dump out two-time champion James Blake in the opening round of the Sydney International.[MORE]
Qld Govt not considering Stolen Generations compo
The Queensland Government says it is not contemplating a compensation fund for the Stolen Generations.[MORE]
At least 14 killed in Iraq suicide bombing
Two suicide bombers struck in a Sunni Arab district of Baghdad on Monday, killing at least 14 people, an Interior Ministry source said.[MORE]
Pair charged over hotel murder
Two men faced an Ipswich Magistrates Court today charged with the overnight murder of a 28-year-old man.[MORE]
Indian board not yet considering tour suspension
The Indian Cricket Board says it is not yet considering stopping its team's tour of Australia over the suspension of spinner Harbhajan Singh.[MORE]
Blaze player Hawkins suffers stroke
Gold Coast import basketball player Juaquin Hawkins has suffered a stroke, ruling him out of competition for the rest of the NBL season.[MORE]
Japanese man accused of at least 50 rapes: police
Japanese police have said that a man arrested over a rape case is suspected to be behind at least 50 other sexual assaults and 300 thefts targeting young women.[MORE]
Holden recalls 86,000 vehicles
Holden is recalling more than 86,000 Adelaide-made cars because they are at risk of leaking fuel which could lead to a fire.[MORE]
Drivers warned over highway chemical spill
Police are warning drivers to stay away from drums of dangerous chemicals on the highway between Dubbo in western New South Wales and Warwick in southern Queensland.[MORE]
Former Liberian president's war crimes trial resumes
The trial of former Liberian president Charles Taylor has resumed in The Hague.[MORE]
Christmas shoppers spent $36.5 b
The Christmas period exceeded retailers' expectations with Australians spending $36.5 billion at the shops in the six-week lead up to Christmas. [MORE]
Alleged rapist granted bail
A 22-year-old man charged with the rape of a teenage girl in Gympie has been granted bail. [MORE]
