Four months ago, Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s partner Tim Mathieson quietly bought a bush block on the banks of the Goulburn River near Jamieson, in north-east Victoria.
Going bush: First Bloke heads back to his roots
Dons briefed on 'golden rules' for questioning
EXCLUSIVE Essendon players were given a detailed written briefing to prepare them for ASADA interviews.
Levelling the playing field
Sport: Moya Dodd stands to be the first Australian elected to the FIFA executive committee this week.
Noosa Heads: Mantra French Quarter Resort
When all rooms are equal, this place is sure to lift a notch. The pool is great for families, and the central location on Hastings St, Noosa Heads, is a key attraction.
Not appy: mobile parking system dials up driver ire
Frustrated city drivers have challenged Melbourne's parking smartphone application, complaining the system lacks dispute-resolution channels and the city council is stonewalling appeals against fines.
HypnoBirthing isn't a hippie thing - just ask Kate
Word is that Kate Middleton is considering HypnoBirthing when she delivers the new heir to the throne.
Coalition would review Medicare Locals
A Coalition government would review Medicare Locals, the 61 organisations set up by Labor to co-ordinate primary care across Australia.
NRL ramps up anti-doping campaign
League: The NRL's new Athlete Biological Passport program involves player samples being sent to Cologne and London for examination as part of the new crackdown.
Wyatt Roy declares his support of same-sex marriage
Liberal MP Wyatt Roy has joined the growing list of federal MPs who support same-sex marriage. Mr Roy, 23, who was the youngest person to be elected to federal parliament in 2010, said he supports both same-sex marriage and a free vote on the issue for Liberal MPs.
Tamil asylum seekers granted lawyers after court plea
Immigration Minister Brendan O'Connor has granted lawyers access to two Tamil asylum seekers who feared they would be removed to Sri Lanka.