Sunday, January 31, 2010
Australia completes series sweep
Australia rounds out a perfect summer against Pakistan, battering the tourists in all three Tests and five one-day internationals.[MORE]
Kookas shocked in Hobart
Korea beat Australia 2-1 in the men's hockey Test in Hobart on Sunday night, ruining Mark Knowles' 150th game celebration.[MORE]
Girl rescued from collapsed building
A teenage girl has been rescued from underneath a collapsed building in Melbourne's south-east.[MORE]
Hurt Locker director wins key award
Kathryn Bigelow becomes the first woman ever to win the top award from the Directors Guild of America.[MORE]
Aussies cruising in Perth
Australia remained on course for a clean sweep of its one-day series against Pakistan, reaching 3 for 98 after 25 overs in its comfortable pursuit of 213 for victory at the WACA ground.[MORE]
Glory win seals finals football
Perth Glory virtually secured its first A-League finals appearance and ended Central Coast's chances with a 3-1 thrashing of the Mariners at ME Bank Stadium on Sunday.[MORE]
Japan urged to sign child abduction treaty
The envoys of eight countries, including Australia, have urged Japan to sign a treaty to prevent international parental child abductions.[MORE]
CMC raids Queensland police stations
The Crime and Misconduct Commission is investigating allegations of police misconduct on the Gold Coast.[MORE]
Bushfires threaten Tasmanian properties
The Tasmania Fire Service is fighting to control several bushfires across the state.[MORE]
Paes keeps mixed doubles promise
India's Leander Paes kept his promise to Zimbabwean partner Cara Black when they won the Australian Open mixed doubles title on Sunday.[MORE]
Explosions cause massive timber mill blaze
Firefighters have put out a four-storey-high blaze burning in a timber mill in Victoria's Latrobe Valley.[MORE]
No sign of man missing in bush
An extensive search has failed to find a man missing in remote scrubland near Broken Hill in far western NSW.[MORE]
Govt cops criticism over transport 'cash splash'
The Tasmanian Government has been accused of wasting money and ignoring light rail in its urban passenger transport framework.[MORE]
Rip Torn arrested drunk, armed in bank
Emmy award-winning actor Rip Torn, who has had a recurring role in the NBC hit 30 Rock, has been arrested after police found him intoxicated and armed inside a Connecticut bank at the weekend.[MORE]
Wilderness Society staff trying to sack chief
Wilderness Society in turmoil after push by staff members to remove executive director Alec Marr.[MORE]
Pair charged over northern beaches attack
Two men have been arrested over a violent attack on another man in Sydney's northern beaches this morning.[MORE]
Proposed internet predator laws 'naive'
The South Australian Council for Civil Liberties says a proposed new law to protect children online is 'naive'.[MORE]
Pakistan limps to 212
Pakistan's chances of salvaging anything from its summer tour of Australia appear doomed after mustering a paltry 212 with the bat in the final one-day match in Perth.[MORE]
Bulls, Blues set for tense climax
Queensland is well placed to score an outright Sheffield Shield win over New South Wales at the SCG, with opposing skippers Chris Simpson and Simon Katich looming as the key figures on the final day.[MORE]
Vics look for maximum points
Tasmania is at Victoria's mercy heading in to the final day of Sheffield Shield cricket match at Bellerive Oval after the Tigers failed to press a potential match-winning advantage and Rob Quiney led a run feast for the visitors, scoring an unbeaten century.[MORE]
Environment group tries to oust leader
One of Australia's peak environment groups is in turmoil after a push by staff members to remove the organisation's executive director.[MORE]
Proposed internet lie laws 'naive'
The South Australian Council for Civil Liberties (CCL) says a proposed new law that aims to protect children from online predators will not work.[MORE]
Former racecaller 'charged with attempted murder'
A former high-profile radio personality and racecaller has reportedly been charged with attempted murder in regional South Australia.[MORE]
Sim looks for inspiration in Torrey title bid
Australian Michael Sim aims to draw on the experience of his golden Nationwide Tour campaign last year when he bids for victory in the final round of the San Diego Open.[MORE]
Flood fears as king tide hits
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Olga has hit Mackay with a king tide, as southern Queensland also prepares for flooding.[MORE]
