Australian Times

Adding fuel to the Wallabies selection fire, coach Robbie Deans says Quade Cooper needs to be less tackle-shy and share playmaking duties because his attacking game has become predictable.

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The Monaco F1 Grand Prix this weekend looms as a career-saver for Australia’s Mark Webber.

Bookmaker Tom Waterhouse has lost a bid to become the official sponsor of the NRL.

X marks the spot but could also help rewrite Australian history in the search for the origins of 1000 year-old coins found on an island off the north coast. Australian scientist Ian McIntosh is planning an expedition to explore the possibility seafarers landed in Australia much earlier than what is currently believed.

Crime fighters revealed concerns about synthetic drugs as it emerged 23.8 tonnes of illicit sports and recreational substances were seized last year.

Gina Rinehart has drawn fire over a video message for the second time in a year, warning Australia’s economy is headed for a Euro-style collapse.

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says a coalition government will make savings to allow households to keep their promised tax cuts.

Australia has been edged out of second place by the UK, in an international survey which assesses countries on their desirability as relocation destinations for migrating professionals.

Australian director Baz Luhrmann has told media in Cannes he expected criticism over The Great Gatsby, but he’s humbled by its early success.

Three lucky contenders from the UK are among 18 finalists for Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’ and will travel Down Under next month to spend a week competing in the final stage of the global competition.

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says the senior staffer in a drunken brain snap won’t be out of the cold forever because of one unprofessional lapse. The staffer, Dr Mark Roberts, was overheard threatening to ‘cut the throat’ of funding of the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation to its chief Andrew Penfold when the coalition won government.

A postcard from two youths with disabilities has brought Prime Minister Julia Gillard to tears as she introduced disability care legislation.

Labor’s signature national disability care program will get $14.3 billion in new money to ensure it will be fully up and running on time.

Treasurer Wayne Swan’s federal budget has mapped a path to surplus that has required some cuts that could anger families and business.

The full transcript of Treasurer Wayne Swan’s 2013/14 Budget speech.

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The federal budget will chart a path back to surplus while delivering extra spending for schools and disability care, Treasurer Wayne Swan says.

World series winners New Zealand have hammered Australia 47-12 in the final of the London sevens rugby tournament.