Man almost safe before Vic rescue death

A bushwalker has fallen to his death during a rescue operation in bushland northeast of Melbourne. Source: AAP AN injured Victorian bushwalker was at the door of a rescue helicopter after being winched almost 30 metres when things went wrong...

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Sri Lankan customs make big heroin haul

SRI Lankan customs agents have seized 250 kilograms of heroin worth $US19 million ($A21.42 million) from a container sent from Pakistan, in the largest-ever seizure of the drug in South Asia, an official says. The heroin, concealed inside 17,500...

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Thousands protest at two Sydney events

THOUSANDS of people have protested at two events across Sydney calling on whoever wins the election to increase foreign aid and drop "xenophobic" refugee policy. More than 3000 people converged on Manly Beach in Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's...

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Man, dog recovering after Sydney shooting

A MAN shot in a daylight attack on a south Sydney freeway is in a stable condition in hospital. The 36-year-old's dog was also shot and has been taken to a veterinary hospital, police say. Police found the man with a bullet wound to his leg...

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NSW Coles slip woman gets just $880

A woman who sought damages after she slipped in a Coles supermarket has been granted only $880. Source: AAP A WOMAN who sought over $100,000 in damages after she slipped in a Coles supermarket has instead been granted only $880. Leslie...

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China cyber spying a problem: Johnston

Shadow defence minister David Johnston says China's widespread cyber-espionage is a problem. Source: AAP CHINA'S widespread cyber-espionage is a problem and China's libertarian attitude to ripping off intellectual property can't continue, shadow...

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Origin streaker a no-show at court

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Origin streaker Wati Holmwood who failed to front court. Source: AAP THE State of Origin streaker has done a runner. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Wati Holmwood after he failed...

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WA women fined $10,000 for animal cruelty

A Perth woman was fined $8000 after a dog's medical condition was left untreated for a long time. Source: AAP TWO Perth women have been fined a total of $10,000 for animal cruelty offences after a dog's medical condition was left untreated...

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Hotline set up after sex abuse allegations

A NATIONAL hotline has been set up for potential victims of an alleged serial sex offender who has been charged with dozens of offences against boys dating back more than 20 years. Child Abuse Squad detectives charged the 66-year-old Rockingham...

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Indonesia slams Abbott boat buyback

Tony Abbott's plan to buy boats from Indonesian fishermen has been criticised in Jakarta. Source: AAP OPPOSITION Leader Tony Abbott's plan to buy boats from Indonesian fishermen to prevent the vessels being used by people smugglers has been...

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Qld police locate toddler's mother

THE mother of a two-year-old boy found wandering alone on a far north Queensland street has been located. The boy was found wearing only a nappy at an intersection in the Cairns suburb of Westcourt about 1.45pm (AEST) on Monday and authorities...

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Moody's downgrades NAB's UK bank

Ratings agency Moody's has downgraded the credit rating of NAB's troubled UK Bank. Source: AAP RATINGS agency Moody's has downgraded the credit rating of National Australia Bank's troubled UK subsidiary Clydesdale Bank. Moody's downgraded...

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Sunshine Coast resort fire evacuation

UPDATE: Firefighters are waiting for smoke to clear before they begin investigating a fire that broke out at Rolling Surf Resort at Kings Beach earlier tonight. The blaze, which started in the linen room, forced the evacuation of about 120 people....

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Gillard explains her ALP campaign no-show

Former PM Julia Gillard has declined an invitation to attend Labor's election campaign launch. Source: AAP OUSTED prime minister Julia Gillard says she won't attend Labor's campaign launch because she doesn't want to distract from her successor's...

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Man bitten by police dog during chase

UPDATE: A man has been taken to hospital after being bitten by a police dog at Logan this afternoon. Earlier, the man had been involved in car crash at Woodridge and fled from the scene, prompting a police chase. He was taken to Logan Hospital...

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Indian oil refinery fire toll rises to 10

THE death toll in a fire at a state-owned oil refinery in southern India has risen to 10 after six bodies were recovered from the accident site. The fire broke out on Friday at a refinery of Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd, in the southern city...

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