Queensland
Killer gran found guilty of murder
AMEILA BENTLEY 2:37pm |
A jury has found a grandmother guilty of murdering her ex-lover by strangling him as he slept in an armchair at their Ipswich home.
- Christmas shoppers warned over dodgy traders
- 'Depressed' nurse who stole $300,000 ring has jail term cut
- Church sacks principal, superiors over sex scandal
- Neighbours pitch in to save burning West End house
- BP crash driver resigns amid threats of civil action
- Murder cold case: the pain never goes away
- Rugby league arsonist a danger to the public: court
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A rockin' Christmas light show
Software engineer discovers bright way to support Children's Hospital.
National
Moran shooting: court orders DNA revelations
12:03pm |
A magistrate has ordered Victoria's forensic sciences laboratory to reveal whether it is testing DNA evidence of four people charged over the shooting death of Des Moran.
- Joyce blasted for 'extremist' views on debt
- Wine patriarch 'blackmailed for $5.5m'
- Ferguson dangerous, say police
- Widow defends Buck in face of abuse allegations
- Abbott gets in a muddle about emissions modelThis article contains a video that will play automatically.
- Drop in jobless 'a turning point'
World
Guilty plea over ESPN reporter nude videos
12:31pm |
US insurance executive agrees to plead guilty to interstate stalking after secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews
- Shoot-out in Times Square: 'Is this a movie?'
- EU scratches for climate cash
- Kidnappers threaten to kill French hostage
- Islamists jailed over transatlantic bomb plot
- Italy defys Vatican to allow abortion pill
- Subpoenas for White House gatecrashers
- Help, police, someone stole my ecstasy pill collection
Video
Abbott slammed in Westpac spoof
Australian Youth Climate Coalition says Tony Abbott is bananas in a parody of Westpac's controversial animation. (00:00)
Business Day
The Kelly backlash
Forbes rated her more powerful than the Queen. This week she was shredded on talkback radio. Eric Johnston and Julian Lee report on Gail Kelly's big stumble.
- Ross Gittins What to expect from Henry review
- Chinese numbers fire up confidence
- Lehman Inc maintains the pain
- Everest founders backflip on cash pledge
- Lawyers to pay $9m for conspiring to lure away clients
- Rio marketing boss takes over ore price talks
- Murdoch drops movie magazine venture
- Hunt is on: Opposition needs a credible climate policy
- Annette Sampson Why an investment in 'cash' is not like money in the bank
- David Symons Gold's record run may not be over yet
- Elizabeth Knight An undervalued retailer that needs all the love it can get
Small Business
Abandoned by the RBA
The idea things are on the mend for small retailers is ridiculous.
Executive Style
Cognac sells for $40,000
A bottle of 1788 cognac has fetched a high price at auction.
National Times
Scare campaign may be Abbott's best chanceThis article contains a video that will play automatically.
MICHELLE GRATTAN |
Tony Abbott might have a chat with Andrew Peacock sometime over the summer. The new Opposition Leader's goal appears to be a 1984-type campaign, when Peacock ran a highly charged ''scare''.
- Richard Ackland A year when the law was an ass
- Jessica Irvine Barnaby, stop being a boofhead about the economy
- Julie Szego Wake-up to the opportunities in population growth
- Blunt Instrument Satisfy my burger urge
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Naughtier Tiger sells more
Woods' new reputation as a cheating liar is likely to see his value soar.
Technology
Taiwan says no to Tiger-style animated newsThis article contains a video that will play automatically.
10:43am |
A news organisation's fanciful video animation of Tiger Woods' auto mishap was a hit online but not with Taiwanese regulators.
Travel
Low fares are here to stay
CLIVE DORMAN 11 Dec |
The airline industry is under pressure but passengers will keep their discount tickets, Clive Dorman writes.
- Thailand Answering a trunk call
- Belfast 24 hours in Belfast
- Smart Traveller Gallery record beckons
- Tweed Valley A toast to real pubs
- Werri Beach Sun, surf, simplicity
Drive
Australia's first hybrid car arrives
RICHARD BLACKBURN 11 Dec |
The first hybrid car to be sold in Australia rolled off the Toyota production line this morning
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Full-throttle at Fiorano
Drive takes on the famed Fiorano test-track in Ferrari's stunning new 458 Italia.
Sport
Here comes the champ! Ogilvy charges
PHIL LUTTON AT COOLUM 6:07pm |
Defending Australian PGA champion smokes Coolum's back nine to move within one stroke of tournament lead.
- A-League New signing Miller set for Gold Coast debut
- League QRL 'scapegoats', says Livermore
- Golf Han of God strikes Australian PGA Championships
- Football Socceroos likely to face Croatia
- World Cup bid Stadium chief says Etihad still in the frame
- Cricket Siddle defends tyro attack
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Safina out of Brisbane event
Back injury forces world No.2 out of star-studded Brisbane International.