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Qld woman appointed Governor-General
AUSTRALIA is to have its first female Governor-General with the announcement that Queensland's governor Quentin Bryce has been appointed to the job.
'Mind explosion' triggered punch: Hall
WEST Coast AFL defender Brent Staker copped it on the chin and now Sydney forward Barry Hall says it's his turn.
Human bones found in backyard
FORENSIC police have identified bones found under a shed in an Essendon backyard yesterday as human leg bones.
Olympic torch relays in doubt
FUTURE Olympic torch relays are likely to be limited to the host nation following the troubled Beijing relay.
'Dying' mum's callous trail of deception
A MOTHER faces police probes in at least three states over claims she pretended she was dying of cancer to attract charity.
Dogs operated on, then killed
MELBOURNE University is using healthy dogs - some of them pregnant - for student vet operations, then killing the animals.
Girls banned from football
TEENAGE girls banned from playing in a boys' league are taking AFL Victoria to court for sexual discrimination.
Victoria's space flights: Branson
BILLIONAIRE Richard Branson is interested in launching flights into space from Victoria.
Nine 'sorry' over report
THE credibility of 60 Minutes has been rocked by an admission that last Sunday's controversial story - about a father and daughter couple who had a child - cheated viewers of the full picture.
Hall faces long stint in stands
IT was a big hit rarely seen since the wild haymakers of the 1980s. It was a moment of madness that rocked football.
Flat-fare cabs urged for city
A PROPOSAL for flat-fare taxis could see weekend night owls having cheaper trips home from city venues.
Aust doctor, partner on anti-sealing ship
AN Australian doctor and her partner are among 17 people detained by the Canadian Coast Guard while gathering information on the country's annual seal hunt.
Group says Olympic torch protests fantastic
FREE Tibet activists say they are delighted with the protests dogging the Olympic torch, and promise a strong but non-violent protest in Australia.
Federal plan to cut fuel prices
THE Federal Government is poised to announce a national FuelWatch system that could save motorists up to 5 cents a litre at the petrol pump.
Victoria News
Graffiti boy injured in fall
A TEENAGE boy suffered a broken jaw, smashed teeth and fractures to his legs and wrists when he fell through a fibre glass roof while out graffitiing property in Melbourne.
Nats select candidate for Gippsland
THE Nationals have scuppered Liberal hopes of running a joint candidate in the upcoming Gippsland by-election as a tester for moves to merge the two parties.
Kennett slams crackdown on racism
HAWTHORN president Jeff Kennett has slammed a proposal for anti-racism announcements at footy games, calling it another sign of the AFL's "thought police".
Libs pledge to boost pay for teachers
VICTORIAN teachers would become the highest-paid in Australia under a proposal unveiled today by State Opposition Leader Ted Baillieu.
Backyard explosion injures three
THREE people have been taken to hospital with minor burns after a backyard explosion in a small port town east of Melbourne.
Flat-fare cabs urged for city
A PROPOSAL for flat-fare taxis could see weekend night owls having cheaper trips home from city venues.
Car overturns outside shopping centre
TRAFFIC is returning to normal after a car overturned outside a shopping centre in Melbourne's south-east this morning.
Girls banned from football
TEENAGE girls banned from playing in a boys' league are taking AFL Victoria to court for sexual discrimination.
Surf washes away the daily grind
IN Victoria's highest courts, Senior Counsel Chris Wren has never called on jurors to "hang 10".
Victorians at breaking point
VICTORIANS are Australia's most stressed, a national snapshot reveals, resulting in startling levels of depression from financial woes and work pressures.
Victoria's space flights: Branson
BILLIONAIRE Richard Branson is interested in launching flights into space from Victoria.
Author's off the Planet
THE Lonely Planet guidebook empire is reeling after one of its authors claims he plagiarised and made up sections of his books and dealt drugs to make up for poor pay.
Human bones found in backyard
FORENSIC police have identified bones found under a shed in an Essendon backyard yesterday as human leg bones.
SimCity free
SUNDAY Herald Sun readers can build their own city and plan its infrastructure with a free copy of the classic computer game, SimCity.
Pests eat up money
WHEN Ann Craigie used the inheritance from her mother's estate to buy her dream country hideaway, she did not think it would become a disaster zone.
Sydney 'can hijack' F1
FORMULA One boss Bernie Ecclestone has opened the door for Sydney to steal the Grand Prix from Melbourne.
Man bashed, robbed and car stolen
A MAN has been bashed and robbed of his mobile phone and car in an attack at a Melbourne railway station car park.
Top trio a joy
IT'S RAINING triplets at Southern Health's maternity services unit. These are one of three sets of triplets born at the hospital in the past month.
Dogs operated on, then killed
MELBOURNE University is using healthy dogs - some of them pregnant - for student vet operations, then killing the animals.
Fears over ride
THE owner of Arthur's Seat Chairlift intends to open the troubled ride despite state government fears it is unsafe.
'I'm ready for love'
VICTORIAN Biggest Loser contestant Kirsten Binnie hopes to snag a man she can marry after becoming a weight-loss wonder woman.
Wards' writs seek millions
THE Brumby Government faces a barrage of compensation claims amounting to tens of millions of dollars over the abuse of former wards of the state.
House set to go for $12million
THE top-end property merry-go-round has taken a big new turn with art dealer Rod Menzies putting his Armadale house on the market.
Restaurant honours mass murderer
AN acclaimed Melbourne restaurant has sparked multi-ethnic outrage for paying homage to a fascist warlord and mass murderer.
Parents worry schools not safe
HALF of Victoria's parents fear for the safety of their children at school.
National News
Nelson's got a month: Libs
FEDERAL Opposition Leader Brendan Nelson will be given until next month's budget to turn his dismal polling around or face a leadership challenge.
Sydney 'can hijack' F1
FORMULA One boss Bernie Ecclestone has opened the door for Sydney to steal the Grand Prix from Melbourne.
Woman falls from jumbo jet
A 63-YEAR-OLD woman has died after falling about six metres from a stationary plane at Brisbane International Airport.
Aust doctor, partner on anti-sealing ship
AN Australian doctor and her partner are among 17 people detained by the Canadian Coast Guard while gathering information on the country's annual seal hunt.
Gloomy outlook to hit budget
A GLOOMY global financial outlook threatens to rain on Treasurer Wayne Swan's parade when he delivers his first federal budget next month.
Federal plan to cut fuel prices
THE Federal Government is poised to announce a national FuelWatch system that could save motorists up to 5 cents a litre at the petrol pump.
'I will keep fighting' Nelson vows
A DEFIANT Brendan Nelson insisted yesterday he was staying put as leading Liberals called on him to stand down immediately as Federal Opposition Leader.
Author's off the Planet
THE Lonely Planet guidebook empire is reeling after one of its authors claims he plagiarised and made up sections of his books and dealt drugs to make up for poor pay.
Group says Olympic torch protests fantastic
FREE Tibet activists say they are delighted with the protests dogging the Olympic torch, and promise a strong but non-violent protest in Australia.
Bid to bury 'Berry
FRUSTRATED partners of BlackBerry addicts are going to extreme lengths to win back the attention of fixated lovers.
'Dying' mum's callous trail of deception
A WOMAN allegedly shaved her eyebrows and claimed she was dying of cancer as part of an elaborate story to dupe kind-hearted Victorians.
Victoria's space flights: Branson
BILLIONAIRE Richard Branson is interested in launching flights into space from Victoria.
Man killed in house fire
A MAN has died in a fire that engulfed a small fibro cottage on the NSW central west.
Qld woman appointed Governor-General
AUSTRALIA is to have its first female Governor-General with the announcement that Queensland's governor Quentin Bryce has been appointed to the job.
Trapped whale likely to be euthanased
A YOUNG humpback whale trapped in a small harbour in Perth's north is in a poor condition and likely to be euthanased, environment officials say.
New tea a treat for Aussie tastebuds
AUSTRALIANS are gentle and mellow tea drinkers hanging out for "invigoration" - and now they've got a blend to match.
Libs in school pledge
TED Baillieu will promise to make Victorian teachers the highest paid in Australia in his first major policy announcement since the 2006 election.
Families trim fat from budgets
THE soaring cost of living is the single biggest cause of stress to Victorians, with financial worries taking a dramatic toll on health and wellbeing across the state.
Our Budget to get a coal-fired boost
CHINA gave Australia a $25 billion present last week. No, it wasn't in grateful thanks to Kevin Rudd for delivering his speech in Beijing in Mandarin. Or for the fact that he didn't go in harder on Tibet. But simple economic reality.
Parents worry schools not safe
HALF of Victoria's parents fear for the safety of their children at school.
Men get it easy survey shows
THERE is no such thing as the battle of the sexes for married couple Stephen and Lisa Leek. The Melbourne parents of 16-month-old Oscar both work and share domestic duties.
Dogs operated on, then killed
MELBOURNE University is using healthy dogs - some of them pregnant - for student vet operations, then killing the animals.
No action on report as...
A POLICE plan to combat cyber abuse is being ignored despite police receiving more than 20 complaints a week.
Nine 'sorry' over report
THE credibility of 60 Minutes has been rocked by an admission that last Sunday's controversial story - about a father and daughter couple who had a child - cheated viewers of the full picture.
World News
Olympic torch relays in doubt
FUTURE Olympic torch relays are likely to be limited to the host nation following the troubled Beijing relay.
5 tourists killed, 15 injured in bus crash
FIVE British tourists have reportedly died and 15 others been injured in a bus crash in Ecuador.
Ramos-Horta to head home after shooting
EAST Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta says he is not concerned for his safety when he returns home next week because God and his countrymen are on his side.
Iran mosque blast kills 10, wounds scores
TEN people were killed and at least 160 wounded when an explosion ripped through a mosque in Iran's southern city of Shiraz during evening prayers by a prominent cleric, officials said today.
Quake jolts New Zealand
AN earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale has jolted parts of Fiordland in the south of New Zealand's South Island this afternoon.
Zimbabwe authorities order vote recounts
TWENTY-three constituencies in Zimbabwe's election will be recounted, raising new fears of violence over disputed results.
Five hurt as plane crashes into homes
A LIGHT plane has crashed into two homes near Los Angeles, injuring the two people on board and three on the ground.
Five injured after US plane crash
A TWIN-engine plane crashed into two homes outside Los Angeles today, injuring the two people on board and three on the ground.
Thai police arrest Australian party pooper
THAI police have arrested a 51-year-old Australian after a severe stomach-ache caused by 65 condoms packed with hash lodged in his lower intestine.
Charlton Heston remembered
CHARLTON Heston, one of the last lions of Old Hollywood, was remembered at his funeral today as devoutly religious and patriotic.
US and Iraqi forces kill 13
US and Iraqi forces killed at least 13 militiamen in clashes and air strikes overnight in Baghdad's Sadr City, but eased a blockade today that had trapped residents in the battle zone slum for two weeks.
3 dead, 13 missing in boat collision
A HONG KONG freighter and a Chinese fishing boat have reportedly collided in rough seas off Japan, leaving three crew members dead and 13 others missing.
Emergency election summit begins
SOUTHERN African nations have begun an emergency summit on Zimbabwe's election deadlock today, but South African President Thabo Mbeki,their most powerful leader, said there was no crisis to address.
Popular former Irish president dies
FORMER Irish president Patrick Hillery, who served two seven-year terms as president from 1976 to 1990, has died after a short illness.
Even odds on William wedding this year
British bookmakers today halved the odds on Prince William getting engaged this year to girlfriend Kate Middleton now their relationship looks to be back on course.
Torch back on track
THE Olympic torch cruised smoothly under heavy guard through Buenos Aires yesterday, with nothing more serious than a couple of tossed water balloons threatening the flame.
Return of The Force
Lucas Arts' long-awaited Star Wars game, Star Wars: The Force Unleased, is due later this year, but we've got a sneak peek.
Our Budget to get a coal-fired boost
CHINA gave Australia a $25 billion present last week. No, it wasn't in grateful thanks to Kevin Rudd for delivering his speech in Beijing in Mandarin. Or for the fact that he didn't go in harder on Tibet. But simple economic reality.
Mills mouths off as Macca moves on
LESS than a month after being labelled a fantasist in court, an unrepentant Heather Mills went back on the attack yesterday.
Ivana, bride with the lot
THERE is a long pause when you ask whether Ivana Trump has considered making slightly less fuss about her fourth wedding.
Victoria's space flights: Branson
BILLIONAIRE Richard Branson is interested in launching flights into space from Victoria.
Mugabe snub for summit
AFRICAN leaders hope to find a resolution to Zimbabwe's deepening political crisis at an emergency summit in Zambia this weekend.
David Williams stalked by fan
A FAN obsessed with David Walliams is being investigated by police for stalking the Little Britain star.
Author's off the Planet
THE Lonely Planet guidebook empire is reeling after one of its authors claims he plagiarised and made up sections of his books and dealt drugs to make up for poor pay.
Sports News
Tigers upset Dockers
RICHMOND has enjoyed a rare day in the sun, defying the heat of Perth to outrun and eventually embarrass Fremantle 20.17 (137) to 10.13 (73) at Subiaco Oval.
Fevola helps Blues snap losing streak
BRENDAN Fevola booted seven goals as Carlton snapped a 14-game losing streak, beating Collingwood by 23 points at the MCG today.
Franklin tears up Crows again
HAWTHORN'S Lance Franklin again proved Adelaide's nemesis as the Hawks streamed to a 44-point win at Launceston's Aurora Stadium today.
Swans to speak after Hall incident
SYDNEY coach Paul Roos and key forward Barry Hall will front a media conference later today to discuss Hall's report in last night's AFL win over West Coast.
Kennett slams crackdown on racism
HAWTHORN president Jeff Kennett has slammed a proposal for anti-racism announcements at footy games, calling it another sign of the AFL's "thought police".
Eagles angry after Hall incident
WEST Coast players have expressed their anger over Barry Hall's punch on Brent Staker, but the Eagles have bigger problems to ponder.
Immelman holds lead at Masters
SOUTH African Trevor Immelman made an impressive tap-in birdie at the final hole to open a two-stroke lead after the third round at the 72nd US Masters.
Smith says Slater on top
MELBOURNE Storm captain Cameron Smith has urged Australian selectors to put loyalty aside and hand Billy Slater his first Test jersey.
Tiger needs miracle to capture Masters
TIGER Woods will have to defy the odds to win a fifth US Masters after starting the third round tied for 13th place.
Cats pounce on wasteful Saints
HERE is the problem St Kilda had at quarter-time yesterday.It had smashed Geelong at the clearances 14-2 and it had the standout midfielder.
Mates cash in on exodus
OLD mates Tony Vasil and Danny Brereton took advantage of yesterday's interstate talent exodus, dominating the Moonee Valley meeting with a trainer/jockey double.
Sydney 'can hijack' F1
FORMULA One boss Bernie Ecclestone has opened the door for Sydney to steal the Grand Prix from Melbourne.
Baddeley's caddie shock
AARON Baddeley was close to tears after shooting 73 to miss the cut at the US Masters as he spoke of regular caddie Pete Bender's fight against cancer.
Injury ends Wiggins' Olympic dream
POPULAR Australian diver Loudy Wiggins has fronted an emotional news conference after injury shattered her dream of a record equalling fourth Olympic games.
Girls banned from football
TEENAGE girls banned from playing in a boys' league are taking AFL Victoria to court for sexual discrimination.
Fans stay away as Kangas coast
THE AFL should be thankful the North Melbourne-Melbourne match was not played on the Gold Coast as originally planned.
Port pounded by rampaging Lions
A DANIEL Bradshaw-inspired Brisbane Lions climbed off the canvas and sent Port Adelaide's season off the rails with a stunning 20-point AFL victory.
Hall faces long stint in stands
IT was a big hit rarely seen since the wild haymakers of the 1980s. It was a moment of madness that rocked football.
Special Reports
Beijing 2008
Group says Olympic torch protests fantastic
FREE Tibet activists say they are delighted with the protests dogging the Olympic torch, and promise a strong but non-violent protest in Australia.
Injury ends Wiggins' Olympic dream
POPULAR Australian diver Loudy Wiggins has fronted an emotional news conference after injury shattered her dream of a record equalling fourth Olympic games.
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Entertainment
Charlton Heston remembered
CHARLTON Heston, one of Hollywood's last lions, was remembered at his funeral as devoutly religious and patriotic - a man who was an imposing figure both in his politics and on the big screen.
Mimi hits on right formula
MIMI always has the last laugh. Her new album e=mc2 borrows from the world's most famous maths equation.
Sexed-up B-52s fly once more
WHEN you hear a lyric like "do a white hot shimmy in a Lurex gown" or "there's the G-Spot pull the car over", it can only mean one thing. The B-52s are back.
Casey Affleck steps out of Ben's shadow
AFTER a decade in the shadow of famous brother Ben, Casey Affleck is stepping into the spotlight.
Paparazzi parody turns unknowns into celebrities
Californian band A Cursive Memory may not be the biggest name in music, but thanks to MySpace and their innovative debut film clip, Everything, they are receiving more attention than they could have dreamed of.
Kelly's back - and on song
Beyonce is not the only one doing well post Destiny's Child. Former band member Kelly Rowland's new track, Work, from her digital-only album release Ms Kelly, is hitting the No. 1 spot across the globe.
Return of The Force
Lucas Arts' long-awaited Star Wars game, Star Wars: The Force Unleased, is due later this year, but we've got a sneak peek.
Health / Science
Daily egg a male danger
EATING an egg a day increases the risk of death for middle-aged men, researchers warn.
Business
Our Budget to get a coal-fired boost
CHINA gave Australia a $25 billion present last week. No, it wasn't in grateful thanks to Kevin Rudd for delivering his speech in Beijing in Mandarin.
Beware of the sharks
WHEN talking about financial advice in the newspapers, on TV or radio, all commentators seem to agree on one thing: to avoid making bad decisions we should all see a financial planner.
Tech
No action on report as...
A POLICE plan to combat cyber abuse is being ignored despite police receiving more than 20 complaints a week.
Bid to bury 'Berry
FRUSTRATED partners of BlackBerry addicts are going to extreme lengths to win back the attention of fixated lovers.
Return of The Force
Lucas Arts' long-awaited Star Wars game, Star Wars: The Force Unleased, is due later this year, but we've got a sneak peek.
Sunday Herald Sun
Parents worry schools not safe
HALF of Victoria's parents fear for the safety of their children at school.
Families trim fat from budgets
THE soaring cost of living is the single biggest cause of stress to Victorians, with financial worries taking a dramatic toll on health and wellbeing across the state.
Paparazzi parody turns unknowns into celebrities
Californian band A Cursive Memory may not be the biggest name in music, but thanks to MySpace and their innovative debut film clip, Everything, they are receiving more attention than they could have dreamed of.
Kelly's back - and on song
Beyonce is not the only one doing well post Destiny's Child. Former band member Kelly Rowland's new track, Work, from her digital-only album release Ms Kelly, is hitting the No. 1 spot across the globe.
Return of The Force
Lucas Arts' long-awaited Star Wars game, Star Wars: The Force Unleased, is due later this year, but we've got a sneak peek.
SimCity free
SUNDAY Herald Sun readers can build their own city and plan its infrastructure with a free copy of the classic computer game, SimCity.
Sunday Gossip
Fallen Idol still hopes
AUSTRALIA'S American Idol hopeful Michael Johns is pushing on with his dreams of landing a recording career despite being voted off the talent show on Friday.
Mills's Wicked routine
ROB Mills has wasted little time getting into character for big budget stage musical Wicked.
Alice is in wonderland
AUSTRALIA'S Next Top Model graduate Alice Burdeu has become just that - a top model.
body+soul
Growing pains
WHEN it comes to dealing with teenage rebelliousness, my job is to point out the consequences of their behaviour. They usually get it.
Start kidding around
LIFE doesn't have to be all problems, irritations and stresses. Take a leaf out of a child¿s book and amp up the fun.
Talk to them
THINK your teen is sullen and uncommunicative? If you stop, look and listen you might find they have plenty to say.
Early bloomers
Reaching puberty prematurely can cause problems as children's bodies develop adult characteristics, but it can be managed.
You can stop the aging clock
THE authors of a new book have great news: ageing is not inevitable. Unfortunately, simply knowing this is not enough to ensure a long life.
Secrets of eternal youth
NO SUCH thing as a fountain of youth? These people have found the secrets to staying young their whole lives.
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