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The Liberal National Party has unveiled a television advertising campaign that attacks the close connections between the Gillard government and unpopular Queensland Premier Anna Bligh.

The build-up to the Games has been marred by construction delays and now allegations of money laundering.

It's tough to predict a winner. Nothing shivers my timbers like some good old-fashioned transtasman fisticuffs.

GEELONG has sent a message to flag rival Collingwood with a 53-point win against the Sydney Swans at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night.

Melbourne Demons overcame a spirited performance from Brisbane Lions to keep their top-eight chances alive with a 10-point win at The Gabba.

Like a marriage breakdown, a political execution takes time to be closed out.

MELBOURNE'S slim finals hopes remain alive after the Demons withstood a late fight back from the Brisbane Lions to win by 10 points at the Gabba on Saturday night.

Grinding affair...Tigers forward Chris Heighington scored on the half-time siren to give his side a four-point edge.

Attacking showcase...Todd Carney and Mitchell Pearce marshalled the Roosters to the tune of an eight tries to two victory.

Officials failed to adequately warn people in the path of deadly wildfires that devastated part of Australia last year, according to an inquiry that recommended sweeping changes to safety measures to prevent future disasters.

India's cricket chiefs on Saturday endorsed New Zealand's Alan Isaac as the next vice-president of the world governing body after former Australian Prime Minister John Howard was snubbed for the job.

Kevin Rudd, the former Australian prime minister, has been admitted to hospital in Brisbane to have his gall bladder removed.

Kimberley artist Wakartu Cory Surprise pictured with some of her winning artwork in the WA Indigenous Art Awards.

THE wine-growing town of Penola has been thrown into chaos after a tornado ripped through the town, tearing off roofs, blowing down buildings and cutting the power supply.

Mark Webber denied Red Bull team-mate Sebastian Vettel the perfect platform to launch his bid for four successive pole positions.

A major report into Australia's worst bushfires has called for sweeping changes to prevent a similar tragedy.

Evans continues to dominate the International Rally of Queensland The first full day of competition at the International Rally of Queensland, has seen Simon Evans continue to show the way leading both the ARC and outright standings.

AN 82-year-old man is dead after a two-car smash in central Victoria. An 82-year-old man is dead after a two-car smash in central Victoria.

Furious Carlton coach Brett Ratten has savaged his players over what he says was an "embarrassing" unwillingness to put their bodies on the line against Collingwood at the MCG on Sunday.