The Sydney Morning Herald National Headlines

League star Ben Te'o denies assault claim

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:42:10 GMT

South Sydney forward Ben Te'o has denied assault allegations which will be aired by Channel 9 on Wednesday night

AFL's Bulldogs close to winning: McCartney

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:41:11 GMT

Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney says the AFL club's results will starting improving sooner than most expect.

Tax office needs reform, says Hockey

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:33:11 GMT

Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey says he has deep reservations about the tax office being both an administrator and a prosecutor.

Malware fight goes public on the web

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:31:52 GMT

At any one time in Australia about 16,500 devices are infected with malware, according to ACMA.

Hockey won't support gay marriage

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:29:11 GMT

Liberal MP Joe Hockey says he knows it will be "heart-wrenching" for some people to hear he doesn't support changing the law to allow gay marriage.

Wallaby Ioane in doubt for Lions opener

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:28:11 GMT

Wallabies flyer Digby Ioane has undergone knee surgery and is in doubt for the start of the British and Irish Lions Test series.

Ten injured in Vic army base crash

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:25:10 GMT

Ten people have been injured, three seriously, in a collision between two tanks at a Victorian army base.

BMA mines ignoring Qld locals: union

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:08:13 GMT

A union says BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance is ignoring local workers by flying in staff from major cities to work at two new Queensland coal mines.

One word win worth millions to Palmer

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:08:12 GMT

Billionaire resources magnate Clive Palmer has won a court battle worth millions of dollars, which centred around a single word in a contract.

Tate re-signs with NRL's Cowboys

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:04:11 GMT

North Queensland centre Brent Tate has re-signed with the Cowboys for another NRL season, adding to speculation about fellow veteran Matt Bowen's future.

Tomic will play French, says Woodbridge

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:43:11 GMT

Bernard Tomic will be able to ignore the controversy surrounding his father when he plays next week's French Open, according to Todd Woodbridge.

Clarke stands up for embattled Warner

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:32:11 GMT

Michael Clarke has thrown his support behind embattled batsman David Warner, saying the opener can still captain Australia despite his recent Twitter spat.

A-League Roar rival Miller now a fan

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:29:11 GMT

Former fierce Brisbane rival Liam Miller claims he has always been a Roar fan after being unveiled as the A-League club's newest signing.

Party leaders united on welfare tough love

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:27:11 GMT

Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott admit people on Newstart are doing it tough, but neither will be offering a payment boost.

Three injured in Vic army base crash

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:17:11 GMT

Three men have been injured in a collision between two vehicles at a Victorian army base.

Rugby league players linked to assault

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:12:11 GMT

Two high profile rugby league players have been linked to the assault of a woman according to reports to be aired on television on Wednesday.

Gold Coast to sit AFL exam against Hawks

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:02:11 GMT

Gold Coast coach Guy McKenna says his young defenders have been studying for eight weeks but now face an AFL examination against Hawthorn this Sunday.

$A falls after weak sentiment data

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:42:11 GMT

The Australian dollar has fallen after the release of disappointing consumer sentiment figures for May.

State Liberals propose privatising ABC, SBS

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:33:22 GMT

Tony Abbott is facing internal pressure from Victorian Liberals to privatise the ABC and SBS if he wins the September 14 election amid claims both organisations are struggling to comply with their charters.

Aust stocks weaken after consumer reading

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:25:11 GMT

Australian shares are weaker as a gloomy consumer sentiment reading stirs worries about falling demand for banking credit.

Communities rally for school funding

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:25:11 GMT

A series of rallies are being planned around the country to push for the states to sign deals with the Gillard government on school funding.

Manly coach slams NRL rule changes

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:17:10 GMT

Manly coach Geoff Toovey has slammed the NRL's latest rule change, describing the mid-season moves as "ridiculous".

Man acquitted of people smuggling charges

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:15:47 GMT

He helped sail a leaky fishing boat packed with 97 asylum seekers to Christmas Island but a court found he had no idea where the boat was going.

A-League season to end on May 4

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:13:11 GMT

FFA chief David Gallop has announced the 2013/14 A-League draw with the grand final to be played on May 4.

Swan's the problem, not Treasury: Abbott

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:12:11 GMT

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says his criticisms have always been directed at the federal government and not the Treasury department.