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Plane carrying WA mining execs missing in Africa
Several Australian mining executives are on board a plane that has gone missing in the African nation of Cameroon.

Government strikes NBN deal with Telstra
The Federal Government has struck an $11 billion deal with Telstra over the national broadband network.

Socceroos will 'fight to the end'
If fighting spirit counts for anything, Australia's chances of progressing beyond the group phase at the World Cup are definitely alive.

Mental health chief walks out on Government
The head of the National Advisory Council on Mental Health (NACMH) has quit, accusing the Federal Government of showing no commitment and claiming credit for the work of the Howard government.

Help needed in mysterious case of Ned's head
There has been a public appeal to help solve the mystery surrounding the purported skull of Ned Kelly.