NSW & ACT
Mum on run with 'kidnapped' son
A MOTHER accused of kidnapping her young son in Sydney is believed to be hiding in Queensland. Police have fears for the boy's safety.
Police find man's body in unit
THE body of a man was found by police inside a western Sydney unit complex overnight in what detectives are calling a "suspicious death".
'We're hoping Ian can pull through'
THE father of swimming legend Ian Thorpe choked back tears yesterday as he revealed his son was getting the help he needed.
Wired for sound, dicing with death
PEDESTRIANS are dodging buses and cars in the CBD, with many chatting on mobile phones or wearing headphones.
Rioter 'needs a brain check'
THE man at the centre of the Hyde Park riots won't be sentenced until a brain scan can be performed on him, a court heard.
I've cleaned up my act: Ferguson
AFTER being handed a good behaviour bond for the indecent assault of a woman, Blake Ferguson has vowed 'to clean up' his act.
Labor mates kicked in millions
LABOR pocketed $6 million from unions before the election - including $600,000 from the CFMEU, at the centre of corruption claims.
Street Watch: Man run down
A 21-YEAR-OLD man was admitted to hospital after a hit-and-run in Sydney's northwest on Sunday.
Tankers labelled 'mobile bombs'
PETROL tanker drivers are being forced to drive while tired and speed to meet delivery deadlines, workers union survey says.
Suspect 'high' during police search
A MAN who was high on ice died after he was pinned to the ground by two police officers, a coronial inquest into his death heard.
Aussie women running out of cash
AUSTRALIAN women are at risk of running out of savings during retirement, with half of all girls born today expected to live close to 100.
Call for health warnings on booze
ALCOHOLIC drinks should carry cigarette-style cancer warnings and be taxed at rates that reflect the burden of disease they cause, say health experts.
School's $1M library may be doomed
A LIBRARY at a school in Joe Hockey's electorate could be demolished four years after taxpayers spent more than $1m building it.
School student stabbed in chest
A TEENAGE boy is in a serious condition after being stabbed in the chest while at school on the NSW South Coast yesterday.
Kings Cross rail shuttle rejected
THE state government has rejected a push by police and the City of Sydney to run trains all night from Kings Cross.
Chainsaw slices through man's wrist
A 48-YEAR-OLD man will undergo emergency surgery in an attempt to save his hand after he almost severed it in a chainsaw accident.
Rain falls finally after driest summer
SYDNEY is sweltering through the driest start to a summer in more than 70 years - although the city got a soaking at lunchtime today.
Skaf gang rapist to be released
THE fifth Skaf gang rapist will be released on parole under strict conditions that he be electronically monitored and have no contact with anyone under 16.
Foreign buyers cashing in on home owner scheme
OVERSEAS buyers of newly built homes in NSW are receiving $5000 grants. with the decision to allow non-citizens to take part.
Sarah's breast cancer campaign
SARAH Murdoch has called on cancer foundations around the country to band together in the fight against the disease.
Tuesday, 4 February
Vic power saboteur knew plant well: police
5:41PM POLICE believe the saboteur who lit the fire that shut down at Victoria's Yallourn power station last year had intimate knowledge of the plant.
Deliberate bushfires are "urban terrorism"
5:41PM A MINISTER says deliberately lit bushfires are akin to urban terrorism, as firefighters continue to battle a blaze south of Perth.
Shaw blocks Vic govt business
5:40PM INDEPENDENT MP Geoff Shaw has sided with the opposition to stall the Victorian government's business agenda.
Ex-cyclone Fletcher threatens to reform
5:40PM WEATHER forecasters warn ex-cyclone Fletcher could reform if it heads to water again, bringing heavy rain to the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Thorpe faces tough depression battle
5:38PM AMERICA'S Cup winning skipper John Bertrand says like many athletes, Ian Thorpe faces a challenge adapting to retirement.
SPC says allowances not 'over generous'
5:32PM STRUGGLING fruit processor SPC Ardmona says claims its problems are down to "over-generous" staff allowances are mistaken.
Vic anti-taxi reform protesters batter cab
5:31PM TAXI drivers and owners upset at reforms to the taxi industry have battered a taxi as part of their protest against the changes.
Rates to hold steady for a while: Stevens
5:24PM THE Reserve Bank left the cash rate unchanged at 2.5 per cent at its first board meeting on Tuesday as was widely expected.
Govt seeks penalty rates review
5:24PM AS the Fair Work Commission starts its review of the modern award system, the government says it must look at penalty rates and high labour costs.
Tanker drivers want govt to act
5:18PM THE fuel tanker drivers' union says government inaction and contract pressure from companies mean road safety standards are being compromised.
Govt accused of misleading over SPC grant
5:14PM THE Abbott government based its decision not to grant $25 million to SPC Ardmona on wrong information, the company and a Liberal MP says.
Sailors rescued from rough Bass Strait
5:08PM THREE sailors have been rescued by emergency services in a dramatic air and sea operation in Bass Strait.
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