Protesters pressure PM to 'axe the tax'
A 2,000-strong crowd has gathered on Perth's foreshore to protest against the Federal Government's mining super profits tax.
Reserve issues sobering debt warning
Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stevens says the rapid deterioration of Europe's debt crisis should serve as a warning for Australian households to reduce their debt.
Afghan blast: 'Everybody knew this one was ugly'
An ABC journalist embedded with Australian forces in Afghanistan says he heard the roadside bomb explosion that killed two Australian soldiers on Monday.
Consumer confidence slides on mining tax concerns
Consumer confidence has fallen sharply in June, with concerns about budget and tax issues dominating.
DNA leads to arrest in 1989 rape case
DNA evidence has led to a man's arrest in Adelaide over a woman's rape more than 20 years ago.
