Threat to St George eases as Qld mops up

The threat of a catastrophic flood in the town of St George looks to have eased as residents survey damage.

Election is winnable - Gillard

Prime Minister Julia Gillard says Labor can win a 2013 election if it puts in a lot of hard work.

Alan Joyce warns MP's over law change

Qantas boss Alan Joyce has given a blunt message to a Senate inquiry about proposed changes to airline laws.

Body found possible murder-suicide

A body found in a Sydney unit and the death of a man in a motorcycle crash in western NSW may be linked.

Gillard ahead of Abbott in latest poll

A Labor MP says opinion polls aren't a good indicator of who will win an election.

Moree begins floods clean-up

Flood evacuation orders are still current for the Pallamallawa area in nth NSW affecting hundreds of people.

Clean-ups begin as some floodwaters fall

The first clean-ups have started as floodwaters begin to recede in parts of southwest Qld.

PM takes aim at China, Russia over Syria

PM Gillard is disappointed with the UN Security Council's failure to pass a resolution against Syria.

Casino sends explanation on MD's sacking

The Star boss Sid Vaikunta's sacking has been explained to the Casino, Liquor and Gaming Control Authority.

Dam strategy was wrong, managers say

Wivenhoe dam operators were not using the correct water release strategy two days before Brisbane flooded.

Toddler dog attack case adjourned

A Melbourne man will face court in April charged over the dog attack death of four-year-old girl Ayen Chol.

PM warns banks to pass on full rate cut

PM Gillard has warned the big banks of unhappy customers if they don't pass on interest rate cuts in full.

Allleged Bali bomber to face six charges

Indonesian prosecutors have filed six charges against alleged Bali bomber Umar Patek.

Rinehart family legal battle

Gina Rinehart's lawyers have written to her children threatening to withdraw their 'ransom insurance'.

Job ads hit two-year high ANZ survey

Job advertisements have posted their largest monthly rise since February 2010, a private survey shows.

Orica tells residents not to worry

Google reveals man's dark past

Gillard reads riot act to Labor caucus