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News for Tuesday

Queen Elizabeth has signed a charter committing to end discrimination across the Commonwealth. In sport news, four cricketers have been stood down for the next test for failing to do their homework. 

 

Monday musings

The Cronulla Sharks have shrugged off the scandal engulfing the club with a defeat over the Gold Coast Titans. Meanwhile, Japan is preparing to mark the second anniversary of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

News for Friday

Tasmania’s Tarkine has been named the world’s greatest wilderness area. In international news, a teenager has been stabbed to death on a bus on the way to school. 

Thursday's headlines

Victorians have awoken to a new Premier this morning after Ted Baillieu stood down last night. Meanwhile, Venezuelans are preparing to elect a new leader after farewelling Hugo Chavez.

 

Wednesday's wonderings

The 50th High Court judge has been appointed, beginning his HCA career with a challenge to the Mining Tax. Meanwhile, a man who has been on the run for 20 years has finally been jailed. 

 

Tuesday's news

Meagher’s killer faces more rape charges, the Queen is released from hospital and Forbes reveals their 2013 list of billionaires.

 

Monday's top stories

An elderly woman collapsed at a US retirement home and later died after staff refused to perform CPR because it was against the facility's policy.

 

Friday's news

Benedict XVI has officially ended his papacy and has been flown by helicopter out of The Vatican. In local news, residents near Perth are being urged to evacuate as winds threaten bushfire control efforts. 

News for Thursday

Police have seized $438 million worth of ice in the biggest drug haul in Australia’s history. In other news, Dawn Fraser has been named Australia’s greatest female athlete.

Wednesday's news

Gympie floods for the fourth time in 12 months and over on the west coast, residents take shelter from Rusty. In other news, 19 tourists have died in a hot air balloon accident in Egypt. 

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