I didn't touch Rudd staffer: protester

A PROTESTER accused of shoulder barging a Kevin Rudd staffer claims she fell over on her own and he didn't even touch her. Wayne Morris Wharton, 54, is on trial for allegedly assaulting Fleur Foster during a protest at the federal MP's Brisbane...

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Early boozing laws for dockers may change

LIQUOR licensing laws allowing Fremantle pubs to open as early as 7am may be changed after the weekend grand final revelry, Police Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan says. Mr O'Callaghan also told a budget estimates hearing on Thursday that the first...

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Foley charge being considered by lawyers

PROSECUTORS have been given a week to consider whether to proceed with extortion allegations against disgraced whistleblower Michelle Foley. Foley appeared in Perth Magistrates Court via video link on Thursday, where it was expected she would...

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New homebuyer laws come into effect in WA

FIRST homebuyers are now eligible for a $10,000 grant for newly-constructed homes in Western Australia. But buyers of established homes are now only eligible for a $3000 grant. Both kinds of purchases were previously eligible for a $7000 state...

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Stars attend Gear smartwatch launch

CELEBRITIES have attended a rooftop party to celebrate the launch of Samsung's highly anticipated smartwatch. The Galaxy Gear allows users to access emails, texts and even make phone calls - without touching their mobile. It works via a Bluetooth...

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Rotto 'head-in-bag' pair face Perth court

TWO men charged over the Rottnest Island "head-in-a-bag" murder may be tried separately, a Perth court has been told. Aaron Carlino, 28, is accused of murdering racing identity Stephen Cookson, 56, on December 15. Three weeks later, a young...

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Abbott govt gives NBN Co new directions

THE Abbott government has set new targets for NBN Co and asked it to continue to roll out fibre-to-the-premises until a review is completed. Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Tuesday released an "interim statement of expectations" for...

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China tries ex-banker over ID fakery

STATE media say a former Chinese banking official who amassed a real estate empire using multiple fake identities is standing trial for forgery and trading in forged official documents. Xinhua News Agency says the trial opened on Tuesday against...

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Lack of roads and pipes could hinder shale

AUSTRALIA has the seventh largest shale gas reserves in the world but a lack of roads and pipelines could hinder the industry's development. An HSBC report shows that in addition to a lack of infrastructure, such as ports, roads, pipes and processing...

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Palmer Party in pole senate position in WA

CLIVE Palmer's political party is now in prime position to win a Senate seat in Western Australia. Updated counting puts the Palmer United Party's candidate Zhenya Wang and Labor's Louise Pratt back in the race - and that could mean the demise...

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Macquarie still expects profit growth

INVESTMENT firm Macquarie Group still expects its profit to rise in the current fiscal year, so long as financial market conditions continue to improve. In a presentation to be delivered to analysts in Hong Kong this week, Macquarie has reiterated...

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Thai man extradited over Vic killing

ONE of two accused killers who fled to Thailand after the death of a good Samaritan in Melbourne has been extradited to Australia to face court. Thatiya Terdputham, a dual Thai-Australian citizen, fled to Thailand with co-accused Surad Seehaverachart,...

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At least 58 killed in Iraq car bombings

Three car bombs have killed at least 58 and injured dozens in the Iraqi capital Baghdad. Source: AAP AT least 58 people have been killed and dozens injured in three car bombings in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, medical and security officials...

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Community vote for NSW Labor candidates

LABOR will hold community preselections in five NSW seats, in a bid to open up the party. NSW Opposition Leader John Robertson says members of the community will be able to join with local branch members to vote for their Labor candidate for...

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Keith Urban has No.1 album in Australia

KATY Perry has reclaimed No.1 on the ARIA singles chart with her track Roar. Having been superseded by Redfoo last week, Perry returns to the top for a fourth week. Redfoo's Let's Get Ridiculous has dropped to No.3, behind Miley Cyrus' Wrecking...

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