Local News

Prime Minister Julia Gillard is tipped to announce her new cabinet this weekend after independent MP Rob Oakeshott's rejection of a cabinet portfolio in a minority Labor government. More...

Leaked documents show cigarette companies in Australia have funnelled more than five million dollars into a campaign against plain cigarette packaging. More...

Preparations have began for one of country WA's biggest social events. More...

Federal Independent MP Rob Oakeshott has rejected an offer for a ministry in Labor's minority government. More...

UK dance act Faithless and French band Phoenix will headline next year's Good Vibrations festival. More...

Two Sydney Roosters rookies have been sent packing for leaving their Townsville hotel rooms in a "disgusting, feral" state. More...

Nationals leader Brendon Grylls has been urged to come clean about his dealings with mining magnate Clive Palmer, after a $45 million environmental bond was dropped. More...

Sunrise weatherman and self-confessed non-foodie Grant Denyer will host the Australian incarnation of Iron Chef. More...

West Australian Premier Colin Barnett has come under fire from a fellow Liberal MP, over plans for a coal mine in the Margaret River wine and tourist region. More...

New South Wales's top cop says police investigators are keeping an 'open mind' on whether the bullet that killed a trainee detective came from a officer or civilian. More...

Hollywood star Robert De Niro is being sued by his former New York estate manager for wrongful dismissal. More...

A Christian minister in Florida is cancelling plans to burn Korans after heeding an international outcry that drew criticism from President Barack Obama. More...

The NSW Government has passed a bill giving same-sex couples the right to adopt children. More...

It's been an explosive day in state parliament. More...

Wilson Tuckey has spoken for the first time since losing his seat parliament at the federal election. More...

A dramatic rescue with a difference off the WA Coast. More...

A killer's appeal has been dismissed, despite claims he didn't mean to murder a 94-year-old. More...

A south-west local has started a petition against the re-location of peacocks in her suburb. More...

The Great Southern Football League Grand Final is set to make history this weekend. More...

A country shire is cracking down on the number of its fly-in, fly-out workers...drinking before they head home. More...