Arkansas judge overturns gay marriage ban

A US court says the state of Arkansas has "no rational reason" for banning gay marriage. Source: AAP A JUDGE has struck down a ban on same-sex marriage in Arkansas, saying the US state has "no rational reason" for preventing gay couples from...

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Easy access to welfare is over: Andrews

UP to 20,000 Australians who receive the disability support pension (DSP) will be assessed for the capacity to work, and if deemed able, will be expected to get a job. In tough talk ahead of the budget, Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews also...

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2013/14 budget deficit could be smaller

THE federal deficit for this financial year could be slightly smaller than the $47 billion predicted by Treasurer Joe Hockey. Just days from Mr Hockey handing down his first budget, the latest monthly statement for this financial year shows...

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Gladstone Port wall 'not best practice'

AN independent inquiry into a leaking wall designed to keep toxic material out of Gladstone Harbour has found the wall wasn't consistent with industry best practice. The federal government review's job was to find out whether it was a failure...

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I'm leaving NAB stronger, Clyne says

AFTER more than five years as the head of National Australia Bank, Cameron Clyne is confident he's leaving the lender in a better place than he found it. Mr Clyne, 46, presided over his final earnings result as NAB chief executive on Friday, announcing...

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New laws to restrict child sex offenders

NEW laws to allow control orders to be slapped on child sex offenders have been introduced in the South Australian parliament. The provisions would allow magistrates to place restrictions on convicted offenders who have served their sentence...

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Linfox wants out of industry groups

LOGISTICS giant Linfox is considering splitting with the rest of the transport industry due to concerns about safety standards. Linfox chief executive Michael Byrne says the company is looking at exiting major industry organisations, such as...

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Police asked to investigate boat turn-back

Liberal frontbencher Malcolm Turnbull says his government's border policies are harsh but necessary. Source: AAP FEDERAL police will be asked to investigate whether Australian border protection personnel committed a people-smuggling offence...

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Metcash settles tax dispute

The company behind IGA supermarkets has settled a multi-million dollar dispute with the tax office. Source: AAP THE company behind IGA supermarkets has settled a multi-million dollar dispute with the tax office. Metcash said it will receive...

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Stocks to watch at close on Monday

STOCKS to watch on the Australian stock exchange at the close on Monday: AZJ - AURIZON - down 25 cents, or 4.8 per cent, at $4.92 AQA - AQUILA RESOURCES - up 89 cents, or 36.3 per cent, at $3.34 Shares in Aquila Resources have soared after rail...

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Vic govt to unveil infrastructure spend

MELBOURNE'S East West Link tunnel will get more funding and light will be shed on plans for a Melbourne airport rail link in Tuesday's state budget. Victoria is expected to remain in the black with the state on track to reach its net surplus target...

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Greens say they're the party to fix NSW

THERE'S a smell wafting from the Labor and Liberal party rooms in NSW parliament, the Greens say. Just days after police minister Mike Gallacher stepped aside following claims in front of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) over...

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