Napthine will support axed Ford workers

Victorian Premier Denis Napthine says the state government will help any Ford workers who lose their jobs.

Hockey 'hiding' spending cut plans

Federal Finance Minister Penny Wong has accused the opposition of hiding its plans to cut public spending.

Bikie gangs used as debt collectors

Three members of the Commancheros have barged into the home of a leading building executive demanding money.

Sydney man shot in back, then arrested

A man shot several times in the back at a Sydney home has been arrested and placed under guard in hospital.

Two shootings in Sydney's west

A man is in hospital after one of two shootings in western Sydney.

Australia failing on human rights

Australia is failing to protect human rights said Amnesty International in its latest report card.

Public sector figures 'declining'

A former bureaucrat said there has been a decline in public sector numbers as a proportion of the workforce.

Coalition would rip up school agreements

Education spokesman Christopher Pyne says a coalition federal gov't would rip up school funding agreements.

Public told to dob in illegal gun owners

The federal gov't will launch a campaign to encourage public tip-offs about people possessing illegal guns.

Qld premier at odds with Abbott on rail

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott will not fund the Cross River Rail Project if he's elected Prime Minister.

Bullet train speeds unto election

A political party dedicated to high speed train travel has been officially registered ahead of the election.

Body found in front yard in Brisbane

A woman has been found dead in the front yard of a home south of Brisbane.

Thomson seeks more time on charges

Lawyers for Craig Thomson have requested more time to fight allegations he misused union funds.

Man charged over NSW bushfire

A man's been charged with lighting a bushfire in northern New South Wales in January.

Ten injured in Vic army base crash

Three men were flown to hospital with serious injuries after two army tanks collided at a Vic army base.

Injured boy wakes from coma

Coalition puts own spin on Gonski

Hockey puts ATO structure on notice

Govt to dock pay of Qld Health workers

Question raised about police complaints

People-smuggling crewman acquitted

Hopes sparked in Snowy Mountains search

Opposition questions treasury forecasts

Exemptions in NSW vaccine laws

Killer did the right thing says judge

WikiLeaks Party closer to registering

Man shot in park in South Sydney

More sex charges against dance teacher

Abbott rejects push for sale of ABC, SBS

Police eye zero alcohol before age 25

Gillard takes vote pitch to western Syd

Spend less or tax more, Parkinson says

Woman charged over $200,000 booze theft

Gillard sends condolences over tornado