Doctor, you can't be serious

Why? It stops the throbbing. Science says: "Patients often complain their varicose veins are worse in hot weather," says Simon Payne, a consultant vascular surgeon. "This is because the veins distend and get wider with the heat.

The myth of governmental competence

Contrary to its claims of administrative competence, the Coalition had a series of costly blunders when in Government.

Little leagues, big costs: Kids' game goes pro

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - A grimace briefly replaced pride on the face of the winning pitcher from Ohio.

Wrong fall guys for Boks

At least Juan de Jongh has only been banished as far as the bench. Poor Gio Aplon has been sent all the way to Siberia.

Abbott named people's choice at Rooty Hill

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott emerged from last night's Rooty Hill RSL forum as the people's choice, with an exit poll showing audience members favouring him over Prime Minister Julia Gillard.