Philippines militants free Warren Rodwell

Australian hostage Warren Rodwell has been released by Islamic militants in the Philippines. Source: AAP THE federal government won't say whether a ransom was paid for the release of Australian Warren Rodwell by Philippines militants almost...

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MPs, voters have no faith in govt: Abbott

The Labor MPs who have resigned show they have no confidence in the Gillard government, Abbott says. Source: AAP FEDERAL ministers who have resigned their posts have "called it for Australia", showing they no longer have confidence in the Gillard...

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Houses 'blown apart' in Vic tornado

Twenty people have been injured after storms and mini-tornadoes pelted northeast Victoria. Source: AAP CARAVANS, roofs and trees were sent flying as a tornado powered across Victoria's northeast, leaving towns in wreckage. Moira Shire Mayor...

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Katter won't reveal his confidence vote

INDEPENDENT MP Bob Katter is keeping his planned vote on an upcoming no-confidence motion against the Gillard government under his large Akubra hat. Asked on Friday which way he was likely to vote when the opposition introduced the bill on the...

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Anti-bikie laws introduced in NSW

BIKIE gangs could be declared criminal organisations in NSW within months, with the state government hoping to get its modified anti-bikie legislation in place by Easter. The state government had been awaiting a High Court case testing a Queensland...

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Ten welcomes dumping of media reforms

TEN Network has expressed relief at the federal government's decision to dump controversial changes to media laws. The government withdrew four bills affecting media ownership and regulation that had sparked anger from media organisations and...

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China should play role in Indo-Pacific

A NEW Indo-Pacific maritime security regime should be set up with all relevant players including China, a security report says. The Indian Ocean security report, prepared by a taskforce of the Australia India Institute at Melbourne University,...

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WA men plead not guilty over wild party

THE first two people in Western Australia to be charged with organising an out-of-control party have pleaded not guilty and will go to trial. Jonathan James French and Travis Thomas Glennie Robinson, both 22, allegedly organised a party in December...

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More nurses needed in NSW hospitals: union

MORTALITY rates will increase and patients will spend longer in hospital unless the NSW government introduces set patient to nurse ratios, nurses say. About 200 members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association (NSWNMA) protested outside parliament...

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WA Shooters, Fishers miss out on 2nd seat

WESTERN Australia's newest political party, the Shooters and Fishers, has missed out on an expected second seat in the upper house. Its Mining and Pastoral region candidate John Parkes was pipped by Dave Grills of The Nationals by 223 votes....

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Kids drink 'alarming' levels of soft drink

About one in four Australian children drinks more than five cups of soft drink a week. Source: AAP SCHOOL-AGED children are consuming "alarming levels" of soft drinks, partly because they're readily available at home, a study has found. ...

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Sunday penalty rates to stay

A BID to halve Sunday penalty rates for workers in the retail, fast food and hospitality industries has been rejected by the national workplace relations tribunal. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) handed down its decision on Monday to keep penalty...

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Sydney turns green for St Patrick's Day

THE streets of Sydney turned green as thousands of revellers celebrated St Patrick's Day across the CBD. Crowds around Town Hall and Elizabeth Street were 10-deep on Sunday to watch the annual parade roll past, with youngsters dressed in traditional...

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Defeated Kenyan PM challenges poll result

Kenya's defeated presidentical candidate, the outgoing Prime Minister Raila Odinga, files a a legal challenge to his election loss with the Supreme Court, rejecting the slim first-round election win by Uhuru Kenyatta. Jessica Gray reports. ...

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