Indonesia has come to Australia's aid to try to stem the flood of asylum-seeker boats to Australia. It's restricting the entry of Iranians to the country in response to a direct request by Kevin Rudd. The prime minister is said to unveil his revamp t...
Kevin Rudd is poised to revamp Labour's asylum seeker policy. The prime minister has said he's looking to tighten refugee processing rules. And he's flight to ever seek the changes to the refugee convention. The Australian Navy has rescued another 12...
The OECD has painted a bleak picture for unemployment in the Eurozone. The yearly outlook says young workers will continue to suffer from high unemployment rates. It also says older workers are facing financial pressures and are being denied access t...
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is preparing to announce budget savings to pay for his changes to carbon pricing. The government's early move to an emissions trading scheme will cost the budget several billion dollars. Mr Rudd says savings will have to be...
England has got an wonup in the Ashes test series at Trent Bridge.Australia lost the first test by just 14 runs. The homesides seal the win with a not out inning. Brad Haddin was overturned on referral. James Anderson picked up five wickets for Engla...
And when the market closed a couple of hours ago, Londons FTSE 100 was up two points. The Dax was also up while the Euro was down. In the US, trading comes to a close shortly, and the Dow Jones is up. The SP 500 is also up. And the Australian dollar...
Let's take a look at the satellite. Low pressure system is tracking east across the country bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to South Australia, western Victoria and later Southern New South Wales. Onshore winds are maintaining showers on the Quee...
Ashton Agar indeed has made a record-breaking debut in the first Ashes Tests. The 19-year-old scored 98 runs against England.That's the highest total for No.11 batsman in test history. His record-making tense wicket partnership with Phil Hughes helps...
The top stories on ABC News.The Opposition is accusing Kevin Rudd of playing politics over his call for the recognition of indigenous Australians in the constitution. On the 50th anniversary of the major land rise petition, the prime minister says he...
To finance,Australia's been warned not to be over-commit on the mortgage just because interest rate at record lows. Many economists believe the reserve bank will cut rates again before the end of the year.But Angie Zigmane from BIS Sharpnel says it's...
-Leading the news morning. Prime Minister Kelvin Rudd wants to give Labor party members an equal say on who should be lead up.A special Caucus meeting will be held in a fortnight to consider the radical plan.Mr. Rudd says the change will reduce the p...
Andy Murray has become the first British man to win at Wimbledon in more than 75 years. It took the Scotsman just over three hours to defeat world number one Novak Djokovic in straight sets. The historic win has sparked celebrations across the countr...
And.when the markets in Europe closed a couple of hours ago, London's FTSE 100 was down 46 points.The DAX and Euro were also down. In the US, trading comes to a close shortly and the Dow Jones is up and the SP 500 is also up. The Australian dollar is...
Strong, cold fronts are moving over Tasmania and Bass Strait, bringing snow to low-lying areas. A westerly airstream is dumping showers on inland parts of South Australia, southern Victoria and the southern ranges of New South Wales. In Queensland, f...
Egypt remains deeply divided. The country's Top Judge has been sworn in to replace ousted President Mohamed Morsi. Mr Morsi remains under house arrest and the army is rounding up hundreds of his supporters. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has apologised fo...
