Herald SunVirgin Australia plane bound for LA forced to divert to BrisbaneHerald SunA Twitter user photographed this view of the plane dumping fuel on its way to Los Angeles from Sydney. The plane diverted to Brisbane after reports of a security threat. A FLIGHT from Sydney to LA was diverted to Bri...

Huffington Post AustraliaSoldier killed during live-fire training exercise in the Northern TerritoryThe AustralianAn Australian soldier has been killed taking part in live-fire training in the Northern Territory yesterday. The soldier, believed to be in his 20s, was shot at the Mount Bundey training...

Brisbane TimesQueensland Masonic Lodge vandalisedBrisbane TimesFreemasons have been accused of being 'baby killers' and 'terrorists' in a vandal attack on a Queensland Masonic Lodge. The Wynnum Masonic Centre, which was established in Brisbane's bayside in 1894, was targeted by vandals who covered i...

Sky News AustraliaFuel tanker spills toxic liquid in VicSky News AustraliaThe Country Fire Authority has issued an Emergency Warning for Inglewood near Bendigo in Central Victoria, where a fuel tanker has overturned spilling Toxic and flammable fumes. Emergency Services are responding to the inciden...

Telegraph.co.ukAustralian politician joins Kurds in fight against IsilTelegraph.co.ukAn Australian politician is under investigation after allegedly travelling to Syria to join Kurdish forces in the fight against Islamic extremists. Matthew Gardiner, 43, the head of the Labor party in the Northern T...

Herald SunCFMEU celebrates win over federal policeHerald SunThe CFMEU has had a win over federal police with a raid of its Canberra offices ruled unlawful. CFMEU celebrates win over federal police. The construction union has had a win over federal police with a raid of its Canberra offices ruled unl...

NEWS.com.auAnti-vax activist charges parents $4000 for 'expert report'NEWS.com.auAn anti-vaccination activist with no medical training is charging $4000 for an “expert report” to present in court cases to help parents who do not want to have their children vaccinated. The Sunday Telegraph can re...

ABC OnlineDanny Deacon, former partner of Darwin mother Carlie Sinclair, arrested on ...ABC OnlineThe former partner of Darwin mother Carlie Sinclair has been arrested on suspicion of her murder, sources have told the ABC. Danny Deacon was arrested on Friday after being seen close to where a body, t...

Sky News AustraliaAbbott vows reshuffle will refocus govtSky News AustraliaTony Abbott says his new frontbench team will 'reset and refocus' the government for the new year. The prime minister on Sunday announced a major reshuffle, dumping Defence Minister David Johnston and naming Social Services M...

NEWS.com.auSBS reporter sues over sackingNEWS.com.auA HIGH-PROFILE SBS reporter who was fired for inappropriate tweets about the Anzacs is now suing the broadcaster for discrimination. Law firm Maurice Blackburn has filed a claim with the Fair Work Commission on behalf of former soccer reporter Scot...

Sydney Morning HeraldMisleading claims on packaged foods - researchTVNZAustralian researchers have found packaged foods are routinely fudging fruit and vegetable claims on labels. They're calling on the government to crack down on the practice by bringing the claims within the scope of the food stan...

The AgeVictorian bushfires 2015: Homes lost as blaze rages near Lancefield, BenlochThe AgeResidents rush to save a Lancefield home as fire approaches the property on three sides. PT1M33S 620 349. Autoplay OnOff; Video feedback; Video settings. Video will begin in 5 seconds. Don't play; Play now. A f...

The AustralianCoates holds off Roche after bitter campaignThe AustralianJohn Coates will retain firm control over the Australian Olympic Committee board, with two of his preferred candidates securing seats. Coates fended off Danni Roche's challenge to his AOC presidency by a vote of 58-35, and the t...

Sky News AustraliaSydney man loses finger in home attack9news.com.auA man has had a finger severed after two intruders attacked him when he went to investigate noises in the back yard of his western Sydney home. Police say the 44-year-old was struck with an unknown weapon in the early hours of Satur...

ABC OnlineMLC Bernard Finnigan quits politics in wake of child pornography guilty verdictABC OnlineMLC Bernard Finnigan has quit politics, effective immediately, after being found guilty of a child pornography charge. Finnigan issued a public statement through his lawyers saying he had given "carefu...

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The West AustralianTruck licence restrictions 'impractical'Herald SunA CALL for truckies from any state to master a tricky South Australian freeway descent before they can get a licence is impractical, the industry says. SA deputy coroner Anthony Schapel on Monday made a string of recommendations in...

Herald SunWoman found dead outside home in Melbourne's northwestHerald SunPolice have cordoned off the car a woman drove when she handed herself into Sunbury police station in relation to the death woman on a nature strip in Sunbury. Picture: Sarah Matray. A WOMAN has been charged after the death of...

Plea for top-10 VCE heeded by Shelford Girls' GrammarThe AgeIn her start-of-year speech, Shelford Girls' Grammar captain Florence Potter rallied her class to break the school into the top-10 VCE performers. "I got a lot of flak afterwards," she said. But the speech seemed to resonate, because not on...