A worker removes graffiti from the War Memorial in Hyde Park, Sydney. Photo: AAP

MP slams vandalism at war memorials

AAP - Veterans Affairs Minister Bruce Billson slams a spate of mindless vandalism in which hooligans have damaged war memorials in NSW, Victoria and the ACT. Read more...

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Roger Federer of Switzerland gestures as he addresses a post-match press conference after his men's singles final match against Fernando Gonzalez of Chile at the Australian Open. Photo: Getty

I'm so good it's scary, says Roger Federer

AAP - Roger Federer says he was blown away by his dominance of men's tennis after marching off with his 10th grand slam title in Sunday night's Australian Open final. Read more...

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Australia business confidence firmer

Reuters - Australian businesses are a little more confident about the outlook for the current quarter despite a severe drought and higher interest rates, a survey shows. Read more...

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An arrested man believed to be a militant sits inside an Iraqi police vehicle in the town of Zarqa, north Najaf, 28 January 2007. Photo: Getty

US, Iraqi forces kill 250 apocalyptic militants

AAP - American and Iraqi forces kill about 250 gunmen from an apocalyptic Muslim cult in a battle involving US tanks and aircraft near the Shi'ite holy city of Najaf. Read more...

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