'Something else' in rice shipment: court
Margaret Scheikowski 5:54pm A man involved in an alleged drug plot with former crime fighter Mark Standen said "something else" would be in a rice shipment, a court has been told.
Rudd attends key Libya meeting
Adam Gartrell, AAP Diplomatic Correspondent 5:49pm Kevin Rudd is urging the international community to get behind a diplomatic settlement to the Libyan crisis that will result in the ousting of Gaddafi.
Back row battle to shape Super Rugby derby
Darren Walton 5:49pm NSW coach Chris Hickey is backing his less-fancied trio to win the crucial showdown with the Western Force's all-Wallabies back row on Saturday.
Saints trio spoke of Nixon hurt
Roger Vaughan 5:49pm Three St Kilda players told an investigation of the hurt they would feel if allegations against disgraced AFL player manager Ricky Nixon were true.
Bank competition findings to be released
5:39pm As the big banks continue to announce record profits, focus will turn to the release of a parliamentary inquiry's report on banking competition.
Serco to take over WA prisoner transport
5:34pm The company in charge of operating Australia's detention centres is likely to be awarded the contract for WA's court security and prisoner transport
Solar subsidies wound back
5:20pm The federal government is to wind back generous subsidies for home solar electricity panels, a move welcomed by the industry as providing long-term certainty.
Government releases draft marine parks plan
5:19pm The federal government's draft marine parks plan for Australia's south-west will affect the commercial fishing industry, but the Environment Minister says it will be compensated.
Greens, welfare groups query budget plan
Paul Osborne, AAP Senior Political Writer 4:59pm Prime Minister Julia Gillard faces a fight with the Greens and the welfare lobby over proposals to get teenage parents back to school and into work.
We're behind Qld in Origin prep: Fittler
David Beniuk 4:49pm NSW City Origin coach Brad Fittler concedes the Blues are a long way behind Queensland in being ready for the State of Origin rugby league series.
Govt releases draft marine parks plan
Josh Jerga 4:49pm A draft marine parks plan for Australia's southwest will affect the commercial fishing industry, but it will be compensated, says environment minister.
Facebook gay hate page: ex-ADF man charged
4:45pm A former member of the Australian Defence Force charged over Facebook "hate page" against homosexuals.
Coleman wants Souths to go for Finch
Ed Jackson 4:39pm South Sydney great Craig Coleman believes an experienced halfback such as Brett Finch would be the ideal replacement for departing star Chris Sandow.
Horse jumps into crowd at Warrnambool
Mark Ryan 4:34pm Up to five spectators at the Warrnambool racing carnival have been taken to hospital after a horse jumped a fence and into the crowd.
Creator of homosexual 'hate page' charged
5:49pm A former member of the Australian Defence Force has been charged with threatening a senior army officer and creating a "hate page" against homosexuals.
O'Farrell sacks power directors
4:29pm NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell sacks four power company board members appointed to help rush through the controversial $5.3 billion electricity sell-off.
A-League to start in October
Guy Hand 4:04pm The A-League will push its season start date back from August to October to avoid clashing with the AFL and NRL finals.
Hall-less Dogs more unpredictable
Adrian Warren 3:59pm Sydney coach John Longmire says the absence of former Swans champion Barry Hall makes the Bulldogs a more unpredictasble side.
Broncos NRL hooker keen to measure himself
Wayne Heming 3:59pm Young Brisbane NRL hooker Andrew McCullough knows he has to kick his game up another notch against the best in the business in Cameron Smith.
NSW man refused bail over murder of five
3:59pm A 47-year-old man has been formally refused bail in a Sydney court after being charged with five counts of murder, including two young boys.
Profits up, but challenges loom for banks
3:44pm First half profit rises from thebig banks show an industry in good health, but regulatory changes and flat credit growth present challenges for the future.
Horse jumps into crowd as race turns riderless
4:18pm A riderless horse jumped over a fence onto spectators in a dramatic Grand Annual Steeple race in which only two horses finished today.
Perth man allegedly paid teen for sex
3:19pm A 39-year-old Perth man who allegedly used the internet to hire an underage prostitute has been charged.
Riewoldt furious with Nixon
Roger Vaughan 3:04pm The Galbally report finds that disgraced player manager Ricky Nixon had a sexual relationship with teenager Kim Duthie.
Defence faces action over peanut allergy
2:59pm Comcare has launched legal proceedings against the Australian Defence Force over the illness of 15-year-old army cadet who suffered from a peanut allergy.
Western Force aim to overtake the Waratahs
Justin Chadwick 2:59pm Western Force coach Richard Graham says his side has the talent to leapfrog the Waratahs into second spot on the Australian conference by season's end.
Time for talks on pokies: Xenophon
2:54pm Ahead of the release of an inquiry report into pokies reforms, independent Senator Nick Xenophon says it's time for clubs to come to the table.
Pakistan's defence chief visits Canberra
2:44pm Pakistan's defence chief was in Canberra for security talks when US forces swooped on Osama bid Laden's suburban fortress and killed the terrorist leader.
Terror plotter protests in Melbourne court
Melissa Iaria 2:29pm A man convicted of plotting a terrorist attack on an Australian army base has delivered an outburst from the court dock in Melbourne.
Hodges in doubt for Anzac league Test
Wayne Heming 3:39pm Justin Hodges is under an injury cloud, with Cowboys' centre Willie Tonga called into the Australian camp for the Anzac league test against New Zealand.
