Tag: Australia
Hasler looks to clear traffic jam
Manly coach Des Hasler has been taken aback by the logjam on the NRL ladder, with his Sea Eagles heading into Monday night's match against Newcastle right in the thick of it.[MORE]
More arrests likely in 28kg heroin seizure
Police say they expect to make further arrests over a seizure of heroin valued at $8 million in Sydney.[MORE]
Abbott's policy to create 'aged care crisis'
The Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) has slammed Tony Abbott's aged care announcement, saying it will create a "crisis in care".[MORE]
Rovers play down Grella move
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce expects Vince Grella to remain with the English Premier League club despite fresh reports linking him with Galatasaray.[MORE]
Horne suffers season-ending break
Australia's backline depth will be sorely tested with unlucky outside centre Rob Horne ruled out for the rest of 2010 with an elbow fracture.[MORE]
Bulldogs signal fierce finals intent
The Western Bulldogs followed the example of fellow premiership fancies Collingwood and Geelong in round 18 with a clinical 71-point destruction of North Melbourne at Docklands on Sunday afternoon.[MORE]
Grave fears held for missing Sydney girl
Police say they hold grave fears for the safety of a missing six-year-old girl from western Sydney.[MORE]
Broncos charge back into top eight
Superstar centre Israel Folau scored two tries to boost Brisbane back into the top half of the competition with a 10-6 defeat of ladder leader St George Illawarra at Lang Park on Sunday afternoon.[MORE]
Heat on Deans after Wallabies defeat
The heat is on coach Robbie Deans as the Wallabies struggle to avoid repeating a grim period of their 79-year Bledisloe Cup history against the rampant All Blacks in Christchurch next weekend.[MORE]
Tigers murder Crows' finals tilt
Richmond produced a gritty 20-point victory in freakish weather conditions to virtually end Adelaide's desperate run to the finals at the MCG on Sunday afternoon.[MORE]
Rudd to remain in hospital
A spokesman for Kevin Rudd says doctors have indicated that his recovery is going well but that he will remain in hospital for now. [MORE]
Leaders against party insiders punting on poll
Julia Gillard has lent her support to a push to ban party officials from betting on the outcome of the federal election.[MORE]
Pair denied bail over $8m heroin haul
Two men charged over the seizure of 28 kilograms of heroin have been refused bail in a Sydney court.[MORE]
Hard referees better than soft: Henry
New Zealand coach Graham Henry has praised Craig Joubert's hard-line refereeing that resulted in three yellow cards and left Australia reeling with 14 men during its 49-28 loss to the All Blacks on Saturday.[MORE]
Miners continue fight against 'tax whack'
The mining industry is pushing ahead with its campaign against the Federal Government's new resources tax, launching a second week of advertisements.[MORE]
Greens seek to capitalise on voter frustration
Bob Brown has appealed to voters who are frustrated with the major parties to put their trust in the Greens at the upcoming election.[MORE]
Titans battle back to trump Warriors
A second-half double to Mat Rogers helped Gold Coast secure fifth spot on the ladder with a 28-20 victory over the Warriors at Mt Smart Stadium on Sunday afternoon.[MORE]
Brumby sorry for Black Saturday failings
Victorian Premier John Brumby has apologised for the failings of the state's emergency response on Black Saturday.[MORE]
Last-ditch plea for help in floating body case
Police make a last-ditch appeal for information ahead of an inquest into the death of a woman whose body was found floating in Sydney Harbour.[MORE]
Tigers hope to boot goal kicking problem
Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens is set to decide on the contentious and vital issue of who should be his side's goal kicker, after superstar Benji Marshall relinquished the duty during Saturday's clash with Cronulla.[MORE]
One week at a time for Dees
As tempting as it is, Melbourne coach Dean Bailey is not going to say the "f word" - finals, that is.[MORE]
Abbott unveils $935m aged care package
Tony Abbott says the Coalition will free up 3,000 beds for high-care patients as part of its aged care policy.[MORE]
Mitchell escapes further penalty
Wallabies winger Drew Mitchell has escaped further sanction after being sent off in Saturday night's Tri-Nations thrashing by the All Blacks.[MORE]
Police seize $8m heroin haul
Police have seized $8 million worth of heroin from a car at Mascot in Sydney's east.[MORE]
