The Age

Swan talks climate as rate rise looms
As Labor approaches the second anniversary of its election win, Treasurer Wayne Swan is talking about climate change as economists forecast another rate rise.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:47:00 GMT)

One.Tel liquidator gets ready for trial
One.Tel liquidator Paul Weston says he is close to securing funding to start legal action in relation to an aborted rights issue in the telco's dying days.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:41:46 GMT)

Qld govt defends bureaucrats big salary
The Queensland government is defending paying $440,000 and more in salaries to bureaucrats at the same time it had a bitter pay dispute with teachers.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:24:29 GMT)

Whincup secures pole to in Perth
Series leader Jamie Whincup will start from pole position in Sunday's V8 Supercar race in Perth as he attempts to wrap up back-to-back championships.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:34:07 GMT)

Too much Tallent in 50km walk
Jared Tallent surprised himself as he overcame adverse conditions to record a career-fastest time in winning the Australian 50km road walk championship.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:33:59 GMT)

Rio to receive $US741 million
Rio Tinto says it will receive total proceeds of at least $US741 million in connection with the recent initial public offering (IPO) of Cloud Peak Energy Inc.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:42:26 GMT)

Govt wants more supermarkets in suburbs
A federal government plan to encourage the growth of more supermarkets in the suburbs has been soundly welcomed by developers.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:31:41 GMT)

Merry Christmas for the retail sector
It will be a happy Christmas for the retail sector with consumer confidence boosting sales, Harvey Norman chairman Gerry Harvey says.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:14:40 GMT)

Rain delays firefighting chopper
In a cruel twist, rain has hampered the arrival of a NSW firefighting aircraft as several blazes rage across the state.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:10:49 GMT)

Qld govt spends $1.5m on alcohol blitz
The cash-strapped Queensland government will spend $1.5 million on policing entertainment hot spots to curb violence during the festive season.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:10:16 GMT)

Mariners hope to bring home top form
Coach Lawrie McKinna hopes Central Coast's devastating away form, which produced nine goals in two A-League games, will give fans something to cheer this week.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:58:21 GMT)

Month's worth of rain falls on Melbourne
Virtually a month's worth of rain has been dumped on Melbourne in about 17 hours over the weekend after a hot and dry November.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:52:55 GMT)

Roar will fight to end, vows Postecoglou
A frustrated Ange Postecoglou has slammed criticism after Brisbane's 1-0 loss to Melbourne Victory at Suncorp Stadium kept them last on the A-League ladder.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:40:52 GMT)

Jones declares Green won't last
Roy Jones has predicted his fast hands and feet will dethrone Australia's IBO cruiserweight boxing champion Danny Green in their December 2 clash at Acer Arena.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:39:09 GMT)

Labor turns up climate heat on coalition
A negotiated deal on emissions trading will not be put to the coalition until Tuesday, tightening the deadline for its potential passage through parliament.
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:12:32 GMT)