Tag: Australia
Gillard to cut private school funding: Pyne
The Federal Opposition says the Government is planning to cut funding in real terms for private schools. [MORE]
Unflued heaters put school maintenance funds at risk
The New South Wales Teachers Federation is concerned school maintenance will suffer if funds are diverted to replacing unflued gas heaters.[MORE]
Abbott pledges funding for Defence health
Tony Abbott offers a $77 million boost for the health and dental care of Defence families as a new poll gives the Coalition an election-winning lead.[MORE]
Zebra herd attacked by vandals
Vandals have beheaded and damaged a popular herd of artificial zebras in at Lake George in southern New South Wales.[MORE]
Stosur wins through to Stanford semis
Top seed Samantha Stosur has reached the semi-finals of the Bank of the West Classic WTA event in Stanford, California.[MORE]
Final report into Black Saturday released
Victoria's Bushfires Royal Commission recommends sweeping policy changes in response to the Black Saturday and Gippsland bushfires.[MORE]
Beef industry wants tougher laws on meat labelling
The Australian Beef Association says the New South Wales Government has bowed to pressure from supermarkets about new meat labelling laws.[MORE]
House energy star ratings 'unreliable'
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has discredited the energy star rating system used to assess new houses.[MORE]
Response to Black Saturday report uncertain
Almost more important than what is in the Black Saturday report is the question of whether its recommendations will be implemented.[MORE]
Flash Gordon revels in much-needed win
Penrith winger Michael Gordon reflected on perhaps the most important try of his NRL career after he delivered the inspiration his team has been seeking to get its campaign back on track.[MORE]
Lyon savages struggling Saints
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has lambasted his team after its upset 33-point loss to Essendon, saying the Saints looked like a bottom-four AFL side.[MORE]
Gillard accused of disregarding national security
The Australian newspaper says when Ms Gillard was deputy PM she sometimes did not attend Cabinet's national security committee meetings.[MORE]
Territory drinking 'well in excess' of average
New research suggests people living in the Northern Territory drink more alcohol than other Australians and are also more likely to die from it. [MORE]
Pilot survives Cape York plane crash
A pilot has survived a plane crash on the Cape York peninsula in far northern Queensland.[MORE]
Parental leave levy won't push up prices: Coles
The head of Coles says he does not believe having to pay a levy to fund the Coalition's proposed paid parental leave scheme would push prices up for consumers.[MORE]
Carpark fire forces evacuation
A fire in an underground carpark has forced the evacuation of 20 residents in an apartment block on Sydney's lower North Shore overnight.[MORE]
Webber upbeat as Vettel leads charge
Mark Webber remained optimistic after seeing his Red Bull team-mate Sebastian Vettel top the times in both free practise sessions ahead of Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.[MORE]
Groth into semis, Rodionova out
Australia's Jarmila Groth is eyeing her first WTA final after defeating defending champion Vera Dushevina of Russia 7-5, 6-2 in the quarter-finals of the Istanbul Cup.[MORE]
Rudd 'recovering well' after operation
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd is said to be recovering well after an operation to remove his gall bladder last night.[MORE]
Storm front batters homes, cuts power
Victorian police say the Western Highway in Western Victoria has reopened after a storm front battered houses and trees in the area.[MORE]
Abbott heads north for defence announcement
Tony Abbott is campaigning in Darwin today where he will make an announcement about a defence-related policy.[MORE]
Black Saturday report to tackle policy changes
The Royal Commission into Victoria's bushfires is expected to recommend an overhaul of Australia's fire management policies today.[MORE]
Latest poll shows Coalition beating Labor
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has taken another hit as a Nielsen poll shows the Coalition has an election-winning lead.[MORE]
Boomers make it three straight
The Australian men's basketball team has survived against a determined Iran team to move into the final of the Stankovic Cup in China with a perfect 3-0 record.[MORE]
Henry keen to keep Mason
North Queensland coach Neil Henry says he will do everything he can to keep Willie Mason at the Cowboys despite reports of offers from English Super League clubs.[MORE]
