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Last night at the Good Food Guide Awards the unthinkable happened.

Independents say the Australian people will be told first who they will back to run the country.

The boldly seductive Smoke & Mirrors triumphed at the 10th annual Helpmann Awards last night.

Independent reveals trio still haven't made their mind up, but decision expected this afternoon.

Michael Blackburn twists the top off a midday longneck and with a flick of his finger sends it spinning off an improbable distance into the Hastings River.

Tony Abbott has secured the critical support of the West Australian National MP Tony Crook, after the three rural independents said without Mr Crook the Coalition did not have the numbers to form government.

MANLY officials are standing by Steve Matai and do not want him to change his aggressive style, despite the Kiwis Test centre facing a ban of up to nine matches for his fifth judiciary charge in two years.

Despite an estimated wealth of $34m, Former British PM Tony Blair has no plans to slow down.

WALLABIES playmaker Quade Cooper has fired back at those who believe his true market value will only be determined by the strength of his debut against the All Blacks on Saturday night.

Tony Abbott has secured the critical support of the West Australian National MP Tony Crook.

Independent MPs would have greater flexibility to miss a vote in the House of Representatives and not be penalised under changes agreed to yesterday for proposed parliamentary reforms.

The Bulldogs season is over, but their celebrating has just begun.

Surry Hills establishment Marque is named Restaurant of the Year in the 2011 Good Food Guide Awards.

Shoya Tomizawa, 19, comes off his bike and the two riders behind him run over him at full speed in shocking crash.

MasterChef's latest spin-off has raised concerns that it could be exploiting its junior contestants, writes Sacha Molitorisz.

Christchurch was rocked by a large tremor on Saturday, and the same could happen here, reports Glenda Kwek.

Christchurch was rocked by a large tremor on Saturday, and the same could happen here, reports Glenda Kwek.

Matthew Newton allegedly assaulted his fiancee after an altercation with a man in pub who approached her.

Mother's grief for son, 18, who had been living it up on his first trip overseas before dying in glacier plane crash.

Australian Muslim preacher condemned by Sydney leaders after he called for the beheading of an anti-Islamic politician.