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RUSH HOUR: The stories you need to know today
THE truth about claims the SAS was involved in Princess Di's death. Revealed: Australia's most complained about ad. And how Nigella's troubled relationship crushed a lifelong dream. More National News
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Hockey fudging figures, says Bowen
OPPOSITION treasury spokesman Chris Bowen has accused Treasurer Joe Hockey of fudging figures to tarnish the financial record of the Gillard government. More National News
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'High price' paid in longest war
PRIME Minister Tony Abbott said Australia had paid a "high price" in our longest war, with 40 dead and 261 seriously wounded in Afghanistan. More National News
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Budget update reveals Labor spending
AUSTRALIA would have racked up a record $120 billion deficit over four years under the previous Labor Government, the budget update reveals. More Victoria News
Read MoreFamilies battle missed mortgage payments
MELBOURNE'S mortgage blackspots have been revealed - so which suburb has the highest level of missed repayments? Click here to find out.
Footy knocks bad for the brain
CONCUSSION has a serious negative long-term impact on AFL footballer's brains, a study of 40 retired players has revealed.
Who gets most texts at Christmas
EXCLUSIVE: Who needs traditional Christmas cards with the average Australian to send eight SMS messages at Christmas. Who gets the most?
Sleep woes are laid to rest
SLEEP-deprived parents may soon have a way to work out if their child is getting adequate amounts of shut eye.
No sweet memories with this diet
ONE week's bingeing on a high sugar, high fat diet can damage your memory. The deficit may not be reversed even if you return to healthy eating.
We think we're fat, lazy, drunk
EXCLUSIVE: Australians are more likely than any people in other countries to think they are fat and confess to exercising less and drinking more.
Thugs run riot on city buses
PACKS of youths terrorising passengers on Sydney's busiest bus routes have prompted a call for permanent security guards.
Natasha leads fight for women
FORMER democrats leader Natasha Stott Despoja has been appointed Australia's Ambassador for Women and Girls.
Woman punched in failed carjacking
A WOMAN was punched in the face during a vicious attempted carjacking in Double Bay at 1am on Sunday.
Barry plays blame game on violence
PARENTS, friends, and the community at large are to blame for alcohol-fuelled violence, according to the NSW Government.
Cash is king in Rineharts' war
GINA Rinehart's daughter allegedly paid credit cards with cash from the trust fund at the centre of the family's bitter feud.
Zoo visit as staff cuts hit $775m
AS the state's hospitals deal with $775 million worth of staff cuts, the Health Minister and the Premier went to the zoo.
Tracker gives early notice of wild weather
A THUNDERSTORM tracking service that will give more notice of incoming wild weather will be trialled first in southeast Queensland.
$15M spent to keeps trains on track
THE State Government will spend $15 million upgrading the brake systems on passenger trains to stop them slip slidin' in wet weather.
Batman fire attack on library
HOLY overdue notice Batman! Someone's been lighting fires in library return chutes and the Caped Crusader was seen running from the scene.
'Ride by' man `mysteriously' jailed
A REBELS bikie associate accused of carrying out a "ride by" shooting of a rival tattoo parlour on a bicycle is locked up - but authorities won't say why.
Predator faces disaster fraud charges
A SEX predator known for regularly breaching strict supervised release orders is in trouble for allegedly attempting to pilfer taxpayer disaster relief funds.
Man fighting for life after assault
A MAN is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was assaulted near his home in northern Brisbane.
Teen's year of hell ends in triumph
NOT even a cancer diagnosis during her studies could stop this Victorian student from conquering her VCE, even sitting an exam the day after chemotherapy.
We think we're fat, lazy, drunk
EXCLUSIVE: Australians are more likely than any people in other countries to think they are fat and confess to exercising less and drinking more.
Another state MP calls it quits
SENIOR Napthine Government MP and former Corrections Minister Andrew McIntosh will retire from State Parliament next year.
Phone ban in party animals alarm
BOSSES are clamping down on offensive presents and are even banning camera phones from Christmas parties to try to avoid potential legal strife.
Two dead in tragic road accident
TWO men have died and a third is clinging to life after their car ploughed into a tree into Victoria's northwest.
Sleep woes are laid to rest
SLEEP-deprived parents may soon have a way to work out if their child is getting adequate amounts of shut eye.
Man hurt as fire engulfs business
A MAN has suffered minor injuries after a huge fire ripped through a car parts supplier at Salisbury South this morning.
Exploding car rocks quiet suburb
A QUIET beachside suburb was rocked by a loud explosion this morning after a car was set alight, causing the gas tank to explode.
Holden workers struggle with closure
ANGRY Holden workers are still struggling to come to terms with the planned closure of the Elizabeth manufacturing plant, their union says.
Teacher leaves court wearing net
A TEACHER has admitted encouraging a child to engage in sexual activity before leaving court using a disguise - a see-through mosquito net.
Combet to drive car industry ahead
FORMER federal Industry Minister Greg Combet will oversee the transformation of the automotive industry in the wake of Holden's decision to stop manufacturing here.
Hami Hill has mystery millionaire
A LOTTO player from Hamilton Hill has won almost $2 million in Saturday's draw - but is yet to claim the prize.
Bus station demolition to start
PERTH'S bus services will move from the Wellingston Street from January 12 so work can start on sinking the bus station.
Volunteer firefighter killed in blaze
A VOLUNTEER firefighter has been killed in a blaze at Quindanning, near Williams, about 160 kilometres south-east of Perth.
McGowan wins the night, but only just
IF there is such a thing as a winner from tonight's Leaders' Debate - then Opposition leader Mark McGowan was probably just a nose ahead.
Down's syndrome test may cut risk
A NEW, non-invasive test for Down's syndrome in unborn babies could significantly increase detection rates if it was available to all expectant mothers.
Housing officers in the line of fire
PUBLIC housing officers have been held hostage, threatened and seriously assaulted in a growing number of violent attacks in the past year.
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