Thomas Hunter
SA government deal won’t be known for days
Two independents set to decide who governs in South Australia are not expected to make the call until next week.
Google to encrypt Gmail, thwart snooping NSA
Google says its popular Gmail service will use encryption to thwart snooping, in the latest move by the tech sector reassuring customers...
Police raids target Middle Eastern crime gangs
More than 700 Victorian police officers have swooped on properties across Melbourne in raids targeting a Middle Eastern family crime syndicate.
Ready, set, VOTE! SA and Tasmania head to the polls
The polls have opened in South Australia and Tasmania as the last two states with Labor governments make a decision on who...
Qantas delays mass sackings for talks with unions
Qantas workers about to lose their jobs have been given a reprieve as the company enters negotiations.
No checks on stolen Malaysia Airlines passports: Interpol
• What happened to Malaysia Airlines flight MH370? · Two on board lost flight were on stolen passports · Six Australians on Malaysia Airlines...
The essential Philip Seymour Hoffman in 22 minutes
Can you capture the essence of an artist’s working life in just 22 minutes? You’d be on firm ground if you argued...
The hoverboard is here! Or is that hoaxerboard?
When we think about the future, many of us envision jetpacks, holidays in space and clothes made from silver foil. We also recall...
Baby leave scheme is a ‘victim of my politics’, says PM
Prime Minister Tony Abbott doesn't want his paid parental leave rejected, just because he's from the conservative side of politics.
Coal mine fire a ‘serious risk to health’, but no end in sight
The fire burning in a coal-mine in Victoria's south east is creating a major health problem, both now and into the future,...