No tsunami risk from Tongan quake

A 6.3-MAGNITUDE earthquake has struck off the coast of the Pacific Island nation of Tonga but experts say there is no threat of a tsunami. The quake reportedly struck in waters northeast of the Tongan capital, Nuku'alofa, at about 7pm local...

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NSW fisherman drowns trying to save wife

A SYDNEY rock fisherman who jumped into rough seas to save his wife has died and his mate is feared drowned. The two men, 24 and 26, were part of a group of six that travelled to the NSW Central Coast from Sydney on Friday to go rock fishing....

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Woolworths investigates mushroom poisoning

CANBERRA residents who may be feeling ill after consuming mushrooms bought from a Woolworths supermarket are being advised to seek immediate medical attention following a possible Death Cap mushroom poisoning. You have reached your daily Guest Accesslimit...

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New generation of Anzacs remembered

OVERSEEING Australian army operations in Afghanistan and other dangerous places, Lieutenant General Ash Power knows first-hand the ongoing, devastating consequences of war. In his time as Chief of Joint Operations, 18 Australian soldiers have...

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Tinkler named as ICAC witness

Goodes returns for Swans ADAM Goodes, Jack Ziebell, Heath Shaw, Pearce Hanley and Steve Motlop headline a big list of Round 6 inclusions. Don't get dudded on refunds YOUR chances of getting a refund are greatly improved if you...

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Four WA boys jailed over man's death

FOUR teenagers convicted of unlawfully killing a 28-year-old man have each been sentenced to more than four years in detention, while the victim's mother has urged them to make a better future. Tauri Litchfield was killed in Mandurah, south of...

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Cancellations on Everest as sherpas walk

ANOTHER major mountaineering company has abandoned its Everest expedition after a deadly avalanche killed 16 Nepalese guides, as the government strives to save the climbing season, a vital earner for the country. New Zealand-based Adventure Consultants...

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Brisbane's southside on measles alert

Brisbane's southside is on measles alert after a man was diagnosed with the infectious disease. Source: AAP BRISBANE'S southside is on measles alert after a man was diagnosed with the highly infectious disease. It's likely he was infectious...

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NSW police breath-test 60,000 during blitz

ALMOST 60,000 people have been breath tested by NSW police who have issued more than 2000 traffic fines and charged 58 motorists with drink driving during the Easter road blitz. They've handed out 910 speeding notices and another 1,500 tickets...

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More than 400 charges in Operation Unite

MORE than 400 charges have been laid for assaults and drink driving offences in Western Australia during the eighth Operation Unite targeting alcohol-fuelled anti-social behaviour. Total statistics from Thursday to Sunday night included 433...

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Former NSW premier Neville Wran dies

Former long-serving New South Wales Premier Neville Wran, has died aged 87. Source: AAP NEVILLE Wran, who was premier of NSW for a decade, has died after suffering dementia. He was 87. His family was by his bedside when he died just before...

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Fried chook trip costs Vic man his licence

A Victorian man caught drink driving said he was just on his way to get KFC. Source: AAP A LOT of drunks reach for the bucket after a day of drinking but a Victorian man's efforts cost him his licence. The Drouin man told police he had...

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