290km/h Yasi smashes Cardwell, fatalities not ruled out
UPDATE: QUEENSLAND'S coastal communities were smashed by the fury of Cyclone Yasi overnight, but miraculously there are no reports of death or serious injury.
Cardwell cops full brunt of Yasi's fury
CARDWELL looks like a tsunami has hit. The coastal community about 50km south of Tully is completely devastated and looks more like a junkyard.
Australian Digger killed in Afghanistan
AN AUSTRALIAN solider has been killed in Afghanistan by a roadside bomb overnight.
Western Australia
Date set for Mansell trial
CAMERON Mansell, the man accused of murdering Perth millionaire Craig Puddy, will face an eight-week trial starting on March 16.
'240km/h hoon driver' in court
A 22-YEAR-old man allegedly caught speeding at more than 240km/h has made a brief appearance in court today.
Wild storm batters Mukinbudin
A MASSIVE clean up is underway in Mukinbudin, 290km northeast of Perth, after an intensive storm tore through the Wheatbelt town late yesterday.
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Guy Sebastian invited on Oprah's show
THE Aussie singer has revealed that he missed out on the chance to appear on Oprah.
Underbelly edited to avoid legal drama
NOT for the first time, Underbelly producers have hit a legal stumbling block in bringing their latest production to the screen.
National
Cyclone Yasi: Latest updates and advice
Live updates as they come to hand: Cyclone Yasi is battering cities and towns along the Queensland coast.
Business
Gina Rinehart tops Australian rich list
HANCOCK Prospecting boss Gina Rinehart has become Australia's richest person - the first woman to be recognised - after her wealth rose $7 billion in the past year.
WA's food bowl to feed nation
WA FARMERS' are likely to be relied upon more heavily in the short term following the recent weather events impacting Queensland and Victorian crops.
Insurers agree to define 'complex' floods
AUSTRALIA'S insurance industry has agreed to establish a standard definition for flood insurance, federal Assistant Treasurer Bill Shorten says.
Sport
Wicket fib catches out Prior
DID England wicketkeeper Matt Prior try to cheat by claiming Mitchell Johnson was bowled last night?
SEE VIDEO OF THE INCIDENT
Force coach backs Shep to bounce back
FORCE coach Richard Graham has backed star winger Cameron Shepherd to reignite his career and fire in 2011 following more off-field indiscretions
Never say die for elated Voges
WA batsman Adam Voges has not given up hope of forcing his way into Australia's injury-riddled World Cup squad following his call-up for Sunday's one-dayer in Perth.
Scott Selwood now an Eagles leader
YOUNG Eagle Scott Selwood receives massive vote of confidence from teammates by being promoted into West Coast's leadership group at just 20.
Entertainment
Mel Gibson's 'death by cop' suicide bid
MEL Gibson reportedly attempted to commit suicide by 'death by cop' after his wife left him, ending their 26 -year marriage, according to a friend.
Jordan marks anniversary with divorce
SHE'S famous for crazy statements, so it's no surprise her divorce is on her first wedding anniversary.
World
'He was the funny man'
AUSTRALIAN soldier, aged 22, who was engaged to be married killed on foot patrol in Afghanistan.
Tensions erupt in deadly Egypt clashes
CHAOS as three killed, hundreds injured in battles between pro and anti-government protesters.
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