St George holding as river nears peak

The threat to St George looks to have eased, with the Balonne River expected to peak on Tuesday morning.

Federal parliament to resume on Tuesday

Federal parliament resumes today, with hostilities between the Government and Opposition set to continue.

Swan warns banks over rate cuts

Wayne Swan says the major banks shouldn't take their customers for granted in setting interest rates.

Queen marks 60-year reign

The Queen has visited a town hall and a school 60 years to the day since she ascended the throne.

Burma's Suu Kyi can run for parliament

Burma's election commission has given Aung San Suu Kyi permission to participate in April elections.

I'll deal with whoever is leader - Brown

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

Two senior Qld dam engineers step down

The Queensland government has announced that two senior Wivenhoe dam engineers have stepped down.

UK govt summons Syrian ambassador

Syria's ambassador in London has been summoned to the Foreign Office to discuss the violence in the country.

Strong quake in Philippines, 43 dead

A strong earthquake has hit central Philippine islands, killing at least 43 people and leaving many missing.

Toll from Europe cold snap rises

The deadly cold snap that has gripped Europe continues to cause havoc, pushing the death toll past 300.

Norway mass killer seeks medal of honour

Norwegian Anders Breivik, who admits massacring 77 people, has told a court he deserves a medal of honour.

US closes embassy in Syria

The Obama administration has closed the US Embassy in Damascus and pulled all US diplomats out of Syria.

PNG court summons political leaders

The Supreme Court of PNG has ordered those involved in the recent political crisis to appear today.

Egypt speeds up election process

Registration of candidates for Egypt's presidential elections has been moved forward to open on March 10.

Key wants Waitangi marae visit to stay

Waitangi Day celebrations at Te Tii Marae may end, following comments politicians may not be welcome.

Alan Joyce warns MP's over law change

Clean-ups begin as some floodwaters fall

US deeply concerned over Egypt activists

Election is winnable - Gillard

Body found possible murder-suicide

Bushfire towns hold memorial services