Insurers free to join dam class action

Insurance companies could join a possible class action against the Qld govt over the Wivenhoe Dam claims.

SA bikie boss Focarelli denied bail

An Adelaide Magistrate has refused to release bikie boss Vincenzo Focarelli on bail.

Senate kicks off new year with old fight

The federal opposition has failed to stop Labor's controversial mining tax from being debated in the Senate.

SA triple killer to re-enter pleas

The SA DPP is calling for the Kapunda triple murder accused to re-enter his guilty pleas.

Govt reopens $306.5m solar tender

The federal government has reopened a controversial multimillion-dollar solar energy grant process.

Departing Wivenhoe flood engineers named

The two Wivehoe dam engineers who stepped aside have been named, as Queensland's flood inquiry continues.

St George flood levees expected to hold

The Balonne River is expected to peak on Tuesday at around 14 metres, below the levees protecting St George.

Melb siege ends, four arrested in raids

A siege has ended in Melbourne as police arrested four men and seized up to $15 million worth of drugs.

Govt seizes on opposition budget split

Labor has seized on an apparent split in senior opposition ranks about the timing of a budget surplus.

I'll deal with whoever is PM - Brown

Bob Brown says he would reach a fresh arrangement with a new Labor leader should Julia Gillard be toppled.

Oppn has long list of questions for govt

The opposition is set to pepper Prime Minister Julia Gillard when parliament resumes later on Tuesday.

Flags fly at half mast for Vic bushfires

Flags in Victoria are at half-mast to commemorate the third anniversary of the Black Saturday bushfires.

Threat to St George eases as Qld mops up

The threat of a catastrophic flood in the town of St George looks to have eased as residents survey damage.

Election is winnable - Gillard

Prime Minister Julia Gillard says Labor can win a 2013 election if it puts in a lot of hard work.

Alan Joyce warns MP's over law change

Qantas boss Alan Joyce has given a blunt message to a Senate inquiry about proposed changes to airline laws.

Body found possible murder-suicide

Gillard ahead of Abbott in latest poll

Moree begins floods clean-up

Clean-ups begin as some floodwaters fall

PM takes aim at China, Russia over Syria

Casino sends explanation on MD's sacking

Dam strategy was wrong, managers say

Toddler dog attack case adjourned

PM warns banks to pass on full rate cut

Allleged Bali bomber to face six charges

Rinehart family legal battle

Job ads hit two-year high ANZ survey

Orica tells residents not to worry

Google reveals man's dark past

Gillard reads riot act to Labor caucus