Privacy search engines jump after NSA row

INTERNET users are taking a fresh look at "privacy" search engines that do not store data or track online activity, in light of the flap over US government surveillance. While Google's market share has not seen a noticeable dent, privacy search...

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Severe weather to strike NSW coast

A SEVERE weather warning is in force for a large swathe of the NSW coast forecasted to suffer gail force winds and rain up to 200mm. A trough is sitting off the coast, but widespread rains arrived on Saturday at areas from Newcastle to Ulladulla....

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ADF personnel never off duty: Gen Hurley

DEFENCE force chief General David Hurley has warned military personnel they are never off duty. General Hurley said the degree of public scrutiny of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) indicated Australians expected better behaviour from them....

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Life sentence in HK for killing Briton

A MAN who brutally murdered the British aunt of his ex-wife and hid her body under a sofa has been sentenced to life in prison by a Hong Kong court. Ahmed Fareed "was convicted of murder and was sentenced to life imprisonment," a judiciary spokeswoman...

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No wrongdoing on legionnaires news: Wesley

A MANAGER of the Wesley Hospital in Brisbane at the centre of a disease outbreak denies any wrongdoing in not revealing a 2011 legionnaires' death. The Queensland Nurses Union is calling for an independent investigation into the Wesley Hospital...

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Gay marriage debate reignites in parly

A LIBERAL senator who crossed the floor to vote in favour of recognising same-sex couples who wed overseas has been praised for acting "with her heart and her mind", even though the bill was overwhelmingly defeated. Senator Sue Boyce's support...

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Rio native title deal irks splinter group

A NATIVE title group in Western Australia's Pilbara has inked a land use deal with Rio Tinto despite objections by rival claimants. On Wednesday, Rio Tinto and Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation (YAC) held a signing ceremony at Roebourne to...

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Tokyo stocks close 1.83 per cent higher

TOKYO stocks closed 1.83 per cent higher on Wednesday, after official data showed Japan's exports soared in May thanks to a weaker yen, while eyes are also on the conclusion of the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting. The benchmark Nikkei 225...

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