Principal says school trusted staff

A FORMER Adelaide principal who hired a pedophile says he did not lie but made a mistake when he initially said he had done a police check on the bus driver. Claude Hamam also said the school was extremely vigilant about supervision, but he had...

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Australia's real Pacific solution

Guards at Australia's detention centre on Manus island are ordered to carry hooked knives. Source: AAP GUARDS at Australia's detention centre on Manus island are ordered to carry hooked knives. The knives are used to cut ropes when asylum...

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Nats will do better at re-run poll: Joyce

THE Nationals will improve their performance at the re-run West Australian Senate election, Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce says. The party - which began in the west - missed out on a seat at the September poll because of preference deals...

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No sweet tooth for Australian cake champ

FOR an award-winning cake decorator who spends Monday to Friday surrounded by the temptations of her sugary creations, Jacquie Goldstaiz's palate is a blessing in disguise. "I never bake for me. I just really love fresh fruit and vegetables,"...

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No breakthrough in ties at Jakarta talks

Defence Minister David Johnston says there has been no breakthrough with Jakarta in maritime talks. Source: AAP DEFENCE Minister David Johnston has underscored respect for sovereignty and intelligence-sharing at a Jakarta forum, where future...

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Sun saps folic acid from women: study

Women who spend a lot of time in the sun are at risk of losing folic acid, according to a new study. Source: AAP WOMEN who spend a lot of time in the sun are at risk of losing folic acid, according to a new study. This means outdoor workers...

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Crimeans attack Ukraine navy HQ

President Vladimir Putin has signed a treaty making Crimea a member of the Russian Federation. Source: AAP PRO-RUSSIAN protesters have stormed Ukraine's naval headquarters in Crimea after Moscow claimed the peninsula and the first casualties...

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No curfew for Brisbane Airport: Truss

The federal government says aircraft using Brisbane Airport will not be subject to a curfew. Source: AAP THE federal government will not allow a curfew to be imposed on Brisbane Airport. "A curfew at Brisbane Airport would have had an ongoing...

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Labor wants science involved in politics

Bill Shorten says scientists need to be more involved in political debates about science funding. Source: AAP FEDERAL Opposition Leader Bill Shorten wants scientists to become more involved in politics, and they want specialist advisers in...

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Leighton shares fall on uncertainty

Leighton Holdings shares have fallen sharply as investors worry about future profits and dividends. Source: AAP LEIGHTON Holdings shares have fallen sharply as investors worry about the construction giant's future profits, lower dividends and...

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Cassowaries cop bad rap: conservationists

Conservationists are attempting to educate the public on the plight of the southern cassowary. Source: AAP DON'T be fooled by their bad-bird reputation - cassowaries need your help. Only 1000 southern cassowaries, known for the large horn-like...

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Vic premier to fight for fair share of GST

VICTORIAN Premier Denis Napthine has vowed to "kick and scream" for a fairer share of the GST cake at the next meeting between the federal government and states and territories. Dr Napthine said it was wrong that Victoria received about 90 cents...

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Premier Hodgman gets straight to work

Will Hodgman has declared he begins his new job as Tasmania's premier with a mandate for change. Source: AAP TASMANIA'S next premier Will Hodgman has spent day one after the Liberals' thumping election victory familiarising himself with the...

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Stolen BMW crashes into driver: police

POLICE in Perth are investigating a pursuit that ended with a 51-year-old man in a critical condition after his car was hit by a stolen BMW driven by a teenager. Police say officers tried to stop the BMW on Albany Highway in East Victoria Park...

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Baby sisters in hospital after collision

TWO baby sisters are in a serious but stable condition after the hatchback they were travelling in collided with a NSW Fire and Rescue truck driving in the same direction on the Pacific Highway in Sydney's north. A 17-month-old girl sustained...

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20,000 Sydney homes lose power in storm

STRONG winds have lashed the NSW coast, cutting power to about 20,000 homes in Sydney's north and 19,000 on the Central Coast. Residents between Palm Beach and Freshwater lost power early on Sunday afternoon and, about an hour later, State Emergency...

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