Young on DSP to face work ability scrutiny

YOUNGER people on the disability support pension (DSP) are set to have their ability to work reviewed under a budget plan to rein in the rising cost of social security payments. That's set to be announced in the budget on Tuesday, targeting some...

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NRL star Inglis in third-party deal probe

An Aboriginal charity says NRL star Greg Inglis's work will continue amid a funds investigation. Source: AAP NRL star Greg Inglis will continue his $50,000 a year job with an Aboriginal charity amid an investigation into the use of Medicare...

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ANZ leaves rates unchanged

ANZ is keeping its home loan interest rates on hold for yet another month. The bank's standard variable rate remains at 5.88 per cent per annum after its monthly rate meeting, which followed the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to leave...

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Two arrested over insider trading scam

A MELBOURNE bank officer and a Canberra public servant have been arrested over an alleged $7 million insider trading operation. Australian Federal Police allege the National Australia Bank employee obtained market sensitive information from...

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Council rates to rise in Melbourne

HOME owners in Melbourne's inner suburbs will bear the brunt of rate rises, thanks to rising property valuations. The Melbourne City Council budget includes a 3.6 per cent rate rise, but revaluations across the city mean some suburbs will pay...

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ICAC spurs Labor push for open diaries

NSW Labor leader John Robertson will introduce laws to expose lobbyists' influence in parliament. Source: AAP NSW politicians will have to open their diaries and declare the financial interests of spouses and dependants every month under a...

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US circus acrobat wants to return to ring

Eight acrobats remain hospitalised in the US after an accident sent them falling to the ground. Source: AAP ONE of eight circus acrobats who plummeted about six metres to the ground during a hair-hanging stunt says she's thankful she's alive...

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Police to interview Packer, Gyngell

POLICE investigating the public brawl between billionaire James Packer and Nine boss David Gyngell have reportedly requested formal interviews with both men. Police are investigating after footage was published of the stoush between the long-time...

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Westpac's Kelly backs tough love budget

WESTPAC chief executive Gail Kelly says Australia needs tough spending cuts to deal with a rising deficit. Unlike ANZ boss Mike Smith, who last week criticised a proposed new tax or deficit reduction levy he said would damage confidence and...

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New Qld trials help brain cancer patients

WHEN Helen Easton gazes lovingly into her great-granddaughter Halle's piercing blue eyes, she knows how close she came to never seeing them at all. The 76-year-old woman was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour in 2011 and given six months...

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Sheeran single Sing debuts at No.1

ED Sheeran's Sing has debuted at No.1 on the ARIA singles chart, edging out Brisbane band Sheppard after three weeks at the top. Sheeran's recent promo tour, live appearances and Logies performance all helped to give the British singer-songwriter...

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Greens say they're the party to fix NSW

THERE'S a smell wafting from the Labor and Liberal party rooms in NSW parliament, the Greens say. Just days after police minister Mike Gallacher stepped aside following claims in front of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) over...

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