The end for Haydos
Veteran Matthew Hayden has been left out of the ODI and Twenty20 squads this summer
Ceasefire does little to ease fighting
A three-hour ceasefire has done very little to ease the tension and fighting in the Gaza Strip. 07:21 am
Aussie stabbed 20 times in Philippines
An Australian businessman living in the Philippines has been murdered during a home invasion. 06:46 am
Gunmen raid designer store
Gunman have raided the exclusive Louis Vuitton boutique in central Sydney overnight. 07:08 am
New South Wales Videos
Not your state? [change location]
- 7 News Vodcast Latest national stories from the 7 newsroom
- BE PART OF 7 NEWS Send in your story ideas, images and video
Local
NSW firefighters race to get upper hand
The Rural Fire Service says cooler weather has brought some relief to crews battling two large blazes in New South Wales but the job is far from over. 1 hour, 9 minutes ago
- Family loses everything in house fire 43 minutes ago
- Three more in court over Sydney brawl 46 minutes ago
- Fourth person charged over Sydney brawl January 7, 2009, 11:50 pm
- Rural Fire Service struggles to contain NSW fires January 7, 2009, 10:45 pm
National
Parents may be compensated over baby airport bungle
A South Australian health service is not ruling out financial compensation for the parents of a premature baby who was left in the temporary care of a January 7, 2009, 7:47 pm
- Australia Zoo handler bitten by snake 1 hour, 10 minutes ago
- More rain on the way for flooded NW Qld January 7, 2009, 7:04 pm
- Man facing child porn charges granted bail January 7, 2009, 6:37 pm
- Cannabis culture 'killing communities' January 7, 2009, 6:21 pm
Sport
South African de Villiers takes stage, Al-Attiyah the overall lead
SAN RAFAEL, Argentina (AFP) - Qatari driver Nasser Al Attiyah took the overall lead in the Dakar Rally here on Wednesday after South-African Giniel de 59 minutes ago
- Hayden axed from Twenty20, ODI squads 11 minutes ago
- Aussies will be out for revenge, says Smith 34 minutes ago
- Hayden dropped from Australia ODI and Twenty20 squads 50 minutes ago
- Chopper continues search for NRL's Fai 1 hour, 29 minutes ago
- Sunrise morning sports break 1 hour, 14 minutes ago
World
Israel approves tougher war on Hamas despite ceasefire moves
GAZA CITY (AFP) - Top Israeli ministers on Wednesday approved an even tougher war 1 hour, 54 minutes ago
- US Budget deficit to exceed $1.6 trillion: Congress 51 minutes ago
- Putin cuts gas supply to Ukraine 1 hour, 3 minutes ago
- Sudan protesters call for attacks on Westerners 1 hour, 5 minutes ago
- China's New Year travel rush starts early 1 hour, 10 minutes ago
- Electric car tours India. January 8, 2009, 2:55 am
Travel
Tourism booms in the Snowy after fuel prices fall
Tourism in the Canberra region appears to be bucking the national trend.19 minutes ago
- Cave centenary celebrations January 6, 2009, 4:37 pm
- Expert backs lower lakes sea water plan January 6, 2009, 10:07 am
- Tourism minister under fire over 'substandard accommodation' comments January 3, 2009, 10:01 am
- Jetstar's Darwin expansion still on the cards January 3, 2009, 8:45 am
- Funny Ad - a couple on holiday January 28, 2007, 9:45 pm
Finance
Summer in the Snowy draws tourists from the beach
Tourism in the Canberra region appears to be bucking the national trend.16 minutes ago
- Cash-strapped GM to auction off historic cars 23 minutes ago
- No reprieve for flooded NW Qld 28 minutes ago
- Slight rise in pre-Christmas retail figures 33 minutes ago
- Australia shares set to fall with Wall Street 39 minutes ago
- Business update: Russian gas cut off January 8, 2009, 3:18 am
Technology
LG shows off phone watch 'worthy of James Bond'
LAS VEGAS (AFP) - LG Electronics chief technology officer paused mid-sentence, raised a hand and spoke to his wrist. January 8, 2009, 6:22 am
- Motorola unveils mobile phone made from recycled water bottles 54 minutes ago
- China issues mobile phone internet access licences 1 hour, 34 minutes ago
- Toshiba to launch Cell chip-powered TV in 2009 January 8, 2009, 7:15 am
- Black holes may precede galaxies, astronomers say January 8, 2009, 7:03 am
- CES Gadgets: Powering Up Without Cables January 8, 2009, 5:31 am
Odd
Masturbating driver fined for 'bizarre' pleasure cruise
A Darwin man has been fined $2,000 for filming himself masturbating while speeding along the Stuart Highway. January 7, 2009, 2:08 pm
- Police seek blow-up doll sex bandit January 8, 2009, 1:34 am
- Policeman attacked using own patrol car January 8, 2009, 1:33 am
- Nigerian bikers wear fruit shells to avoid helmet law January 8, 2009, 12:49 am
- Signs of the Times: Famous restaurants out, new prayers in January 7, 2009, 5:21 pm
- Being Lazy Pays Off January 6, 2009, 7:01 am
Entertainment
Japan suicide hotline struggling to cope
TOKYO (AFP) - Japan's hotline for people considering killing themselves is stretched to its limit, with the economic crisis feared to be worsening the January 8, 2009, 4:11 am
- 'Reader,' 'Button' cited for cinematography 1 hour, 25 minutes ago
- Pitt insists he was faithful to Aniston 1 hour, 26 minutes ago
- Springsteen offers free music downloads January 8, 2009, 6:58 am
- MGM and Dubai scale back CityCenter January 8, 2009, 6:50 am
- ShowBiz Minute: Brolin, Presley, Garner January 7, 2009, 11:08 pm
Gossip
Brad and Ange's new Ethiopian baby
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are reportedly set to adopt another Ethiopian child. The couple - who already have three biological children Shiloh, two, six-month-old twins Knox and Vivienne, and three adopted children, Cambodian Maddox, sevenJanuary 8, 2009, 4:08 pm
- The Simpsons' new star January 8, 2009, 4:04 pm
- Win a tea party with... Jordan?! January 8, 2009, 3:59 pm
- Noel Gallagher used to be a soccer hooligan January 8, 2009, 2:53 pm
- Stars left red faced by Twitter January 8, 2009, 2:50 pm
Latest News
News Poll
What would you save from a housefire?
Have your say- Related News Story:
- Gen Y put laptops first: survey
Opinion
-
A shocking waste
For the first time in years, Adelaide's December rainfall is now above average.It's been an exceptionally dry couple of years - impacting heavily on our rural community and city folk who have to adhere to strict water restrictions and see their gardens di..Read more
-
A little shock goes a long way
It's a stressful, torrid time for any parent, when your first child gets a learner driver permit.It's about to happen in our house. My son Andy is 16 and is studying to take the Victorian L-plate test. The prospect absolutely terrifies me!!But Melbourne'..Read more
-
It's our job
Journalists don't cover stories about tragedies because of a misguided whim, or some devious desire to chase ambulances.We cover them because that's our job. And it's part of the job because the public has an insatiable desire to know what's going on.It'..Read more
Horoscopes By Yasmin Boland
Get your daily readingCars and jobs
-
Sell you car
for just $ 40
» -
Smart cookie
Education jobs
»
Sponsored links
YAHOO!7 NEWS:
ALSO ON YAHOO!7:
-
Serious Stuff
- Stock quotes
- Weather forecast
- Car news and reviews
- Find a job