The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has launched an investigation into Australia's decision to ban New Zealand apple imports.

The Australian Democrats say granting BAE Systems Australia an exemption from racial discrimination laws sets South Australia back 20 years.

The Australian Stock Exchange is facing another tough day, as world markets reel amid fears of a United States-sparked recession.

Australia's wool industry faces a chronic lack of sheep shearers. They are being lured to better paid jobs in the booming mining sector, just as demand from China, which buys about 60 percent of Australian wool, is soaring. Phil Mercer has more from Sydney.

Federal Cabinet of Australia has signed off on a plan to establish a new body to oversee infrastructure development across the country.

Australia's Opposition Party laid blame for recent interest rate increases at the feet of new federal treasurer Wayne Swan. Swan, in turn, criticised the banks, saying they risk being "judged very harshly" if they "try to take advantage of the U.S. sub-prime crisis by lifting interest rates excessively."

In response to higher than expected mortgage rate increases last week, Australian treasurer Wayne Swan flagged changes to banking regulations to increase competition between lenders on home mortgages.

The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra sis delighted to confirm that Jon Lord will make three exclusive Australian appearances with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra from Thursday 27 March – Saturday 29 March 2008 as part of the orchestra’s 2008 Showcase series concert, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Plays Deep Purple.

Mounting evidence of global warming has led experts to warn of likely adverse health effects to many Australians who live in rural and remote areas.

Australian Skipper Ponting unable to score and fell victim to Harbhajan eight times. Tricks adopted to put flimsy charge and debar him for the game a great Aussie spirit the media reports.

Australia won the second test. Australia 463-Ist Innings and in second innings 401/7 declared and India scoring 532-Ist Innings, and could score only 210 all out in 70.5 over on fifth day.Harbhajan and Kumble added 25 runs for seventh wicket. Commentators rated Australia batted additionally with umpire on their side.

Three people have died in Western Australia when their vehicles were engulfed in a bush fire.