Unions set for national protests over IR laws
Posted on 28 June, 2006
Unions opposed to the Federal Government's industrial relations (IR) laws will hold rallies in capital cities today as part of a national day of protest.
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Last-gasp penalty breaks Australian hearts
Posted on 27 June, 2006
A penalty to substitute Francesco Totti with the last kick of the game saw Italy end Australia's World Cup dream in controversial circumstances with a 1-0 win in Kaiserslautern this morning.
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Kidman, Urban thank well-wishers
Posted on 26 June, 2006
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have thanked well-wishers after marrying in a harbourside ceremony in Sydney yesterday.
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Viduka hails Socceroos' fighting spirit
Posted on 23 June, 2006
It was all down to Aussie spirit - that was the verdict of captain Mark Viduka and his Socceroos after they twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Croatia in Stuttgart this morning (AEST) and earn a shot at Italy in the last 16 of the World Cup.
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Australian football already a winner: Hiddink
Posted on 22 June, 2006
Australia can already count itself among the big winners of the World Cup regardless of how far the Socceroos progress in the tournament, coach Guus Hiddink said.
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Kewell facing up to possible ban
Posted on 20 June, 2006
Football Federation Australia (FFA) lawyers have until 5:00pm (AEST) today to present their case, as star striker Harry Kewell tries to avoid a possible one-match ban for abusing German referee Markus Merk.
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Gutsy Socceroos go down to Brazil
Posted on 19 June, 2006
Australia need at least a draw with Croatia in their final World Cup Group F match to progress to the second round after a 2-0 defeat by Brazil in Munich this morning.
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Markets surge as inflation fears subside
Posted on 16 June, 2006
There has been a powerful rally across American equity markets overnight as recent inflation fears start to recede.
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Howard should convert to Islam: Bashir
Posted on 15 June, 2006
Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Bashir says Prime Minister John Howard should become a Muslim if he wants to avoid going to hell.
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Kaka goal gives Brazil record-breaking win
Posted on 14 June, 2006
World champions Brazil became the first team in World Cup history to win eight successive matches in the finals when they opened their campaign with a 1-0 win over Croatia at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin this morning.
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Sydney pair claim BASE jump record
Posted on 9 June, 2006
A Sydney couple are claiming a new world record for the highest BASE jump.
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Millipede reappears 80 years after legging it
Posted on 8 June, 2006
The world's leggiest species, a millipede that has up to 750 legs, has been spotted for the first time in 80 years.
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Reserve Bank puts interest rates on hold
Posted on 7 June, 2006
Australia's central bank has this morning left official interest rates unchanged.
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Brothels and cemeteries don't mix, council says
Posted on 6 June, 2006
Queensland councils have moved to ensure brothels are not built near cemeteries.
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Socceroos, Netherlands go Dutch in friendly
Posted on 5 June, 2006
Goalkeeping heroics and a goal from a returning star have helped a 10-man Socceroos side to a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands in their World Cup warm-up match in Rotterdam.
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Ashes tickets on-sold to English fans
Posted on 2 June, 2006
Tickets to this summer's Ashes cricket series are already appearing on Internet auction sites, allowing English fans early access to seats.
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Merger plan fallout hits Nationals
Posted on 31 May, 2006
A spokesman for the Deputy Prime Minister Mark Vaile says Nationals federal president has stood aside as the fallout of a proposed merger of the Queensland National and Liberal parties continues.
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Japan fears breakdown against Socceroos
Posted on 30 May, 2006
Midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata fears Japan could suffer a mental meltdown at the World Cup and has demanded a more professional attitude ahead of the Asian champions' Group F opener against Australia on June 12.
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No merger for federal Nationals, Vaile says
Posted on 29 May, 2006
Federal Nationals Leader Mark Vaile is adamant his party will not merge with the Liberals at a federal level.
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Socceroos coach happy with win
Posted on 26 May, 2006
Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink has warned that Australia needs to step up a gear to have any chance in its next World Cup warm-up match against the Netherlands.
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