Alice Springs weather warning cancelled

A SEVERE thunderstorm warning has been cancelled for Alice Springs. The wild weather was forecast to hit Alice Springs in the Northern Territory at about 6pm (CST) on Saturday, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning of flash flooding. But the...

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JLo tones down concert in Indonesia

Jennifer Lopez toned down her concert in Indonesia, dressing modestly and leaving out sexy moves. Source: AAP JENNIFER Lopez has wowed thousands of fans in Indonesia, but they didn't see as much of her as concertgoers in other countries - the...

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Compo for fire-affected Vic businesses

BUSINESSES affected by a fire that hit the Telstra exchange in southwestern Victoria will be able to claim compensation. An estimated 60,000 customers' internet and phone services were affected following the fire at the Warrnambool exchange...

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UK papers back PM's rebuff of press laws

BRITAIN'S newspapers have praised senior judge Brian Leveson's report into media ethics, but warned its recommendation to introduce new laws could "suffocate the free press". Leveson, who led an eight-month inquiry sparked by the phone-hacking...

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Suu Kyi decries crackdown on protesters

Aung San Suu Kyi is urging for talks to end protests over a military-backed copper mine in Myanmar. Source: AAP OPPOSITION leader Aung San Suu Kyi has publicly criticised the forcible crackdown on protesters at a mine in northwestern Myanmar...

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Qld MP Douglas savages Newman in TV attack

THE Gold Coast MP who quit the Liberal National Party this week has savaged Queensland Premier Campbell Newman, predicting the downfall of his leadership team. Alex Douglas, the member for Gaven, has also forecast the rise of a new conservative...

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Man dies, barge grounded in WA storm

OPERATORS of a massive barge that ran aground on the West Australian coastline say they will concentrate on securing the vessel before investigating why it was allowed to sail in a massive storm. The 90-metre barge, loaded with 1800 tonnes of...

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Fuchsia and feathers on ARIA carpet

IF you wanted to make a statement - fuchsia was the key. Strutting along the black carpet at the ARIA awards in Sydney it was impossible to ignore singer Ricki-Lee Coulter and DJ Havana Brown in their sexy, hot pink outfits. Brown, nominated...

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Mercury rises past 45C in Victoria

VICTORIANS have sweltered through the hottest November day in more than a century with the temperature soaring above 45C in some parts. Many rushed to beaches in a bid to cool down. But it wasn't all fun in the sun, with grass fires breaking out...

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Storm fronts to the west of Brisbane

Stormfront over Arana Hills. Picture: Reader supplied. Source: Supplied THE worst of a brewing thunderstorm has missed Brisbane this evening. It has been reported that Ipswich was the hardest hit by this evening's thunderstorms,...

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Qld govt erupts into open warfare

LNP MP Alex Douglas claims he was pushed out of his role as chairman of the ethics committee. Source: AAP IT has come down to the word of Queensland Premier Campbell Newman against that of the former head of his ethics committee. Outspoken...

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UK PM 'should' reject media regulation

British MPs are urging PM David Cameron to reject statutory regulation of the press. Source: AAP BRITISH Prime Minister David Cameron faces fresh demands to reject statutory regulation of newspapers as he prepares to take delivery of the Leveson...

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Congo rebels ignore deadline to leave Goma

Rebels holding the town of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo ignored a deadline to withdraw. Source: AAP REBELS in the Democratic Republic of Congo have ignored a deadline to leave the key eastern city of Goma, defiantly patrolling its...

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Barnett labels White Paper 'underwhelming'

WA Premier Colin Barnett says the federal government's Asian Century White Paper is flawed. Source: AAP WEST Australian Premier Colin Barnett has labelled the federal government's Asian Century White Paper "underwhelming", describing it as...

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More back whaling than not: Japan survey

More Japanese people support the country's controversial whale hunt than oppose it, a survey shows. Source: AAP MORE Japanese people support the country's controversial whale hunt than oppose it, a survey carried out on behalf of animal rights...

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Defence shows off new fitness standard

FUTURE Australian soldiers could have to prove their fitness by route marching in full kit and carrying 22kg jerry cans full of water, rather than running and doing push-ups and sit-ups. The proposed new defence Physical Employment Standards Assessments...

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Skyfall shakes the Australian box office

The latest Bond film Skyfall has taken $12.304 million in its opening weekend in Australia. Source: AAP THE latest Bond instalment has shaken the Australian Box Office, pulling in a massive $12.304 million in its opening weekend. Skyfall,...

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Report slams WA firefighting preparedness

A WA parliamentary committee found that firefighters are struggling with a lack of basic equipment. Source: AAP WESTERN Australia's firefighters are battling dud radios, a lack of basic equipment and budget cuts, despite a succession of devastating...

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ElBaradei warns of Egypt turmoil

Egypt's top judges have denounced President Mohamed Morsi for granting himself sweeping new powers. Source: AAP PROMINENT Egyptian democracy advocate Mohammed ElBaradei has warned of increasing turmoil that could lead to the military stepping...

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Woman fights for life after three-car crash

A WOMAN is fighting for her life after a two-car crash in Brisbane's north this afternoon. It is believed two cars crashed in the southbound lanes of Gympie Road at Aspley about 12.30pm before being pushed into a northbound lane, into the path...

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Men arrested after mosque 'threat'

A person is in custody after a threat has been made against a mosque in Sydney's south. Source: AAP TWO suspected Muslim extremists have been arrested at a mosque in Sydney's south after threats were allegedly made against worshippers. ...

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