Jackson funeral: fans in free MICHAEL Jackson's family has confirmed a memorial service for the late pop icon will take place on Wednesday at the Staples Centre arena in Los Angeles.
Turnbull's popularity crashes MALCOLM Turnbull's personal support has dropped in every state and region and among every age and demographic group.
Positive thinking 'negative' REPEATING positive statements such as "I am a lovable person" or "I will succeed" makes some people feel worse instead of raising self-esteem, a study says.
Teen's killer released from jail THE man who shot dead Bunbury teenager Lawrence Dix, 19, over a $100 drug debt has been released from prison after serving just over two years' jail.
Demons legend in cancer shock DEFIANT Melbourne club legend Jim Stynes has told a press conference he will treat this week like any other, despite his battle with cancer.
Indigenous abuse 'devastating' PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd says a national report which has found a worsening in indigenous child abuse is ``devastating''.
Giant warship anchors off Freo GIANT US Navy aircraft carrier, the nuclear-powered USS George Washington, anchored off Fremantle today for a five-day visit.
Unions defy restraint call KEVIN Rudd and Wayne Swan have called for wage restraint as the ACTU leadership backed unions seeking above-inflation wage rises.
Python strangles toddler A 2.4-METRE pet Burmese python has escaped from a glass enclosure and strangled a two-year-old girl in her bedroom.