Ex-boyfriend guilty

IN William Harold Matheson's own cruel words, he wanted to "make time stand still" for himself and the talented young woman who was no longer his lover. 

Pokie tax jackpot

MORE than half of NSW's 1367 clubs will no longer pay pokie tax under an olive branch deal offered by Premier Morris Iemma to the clubs industry. 

Love conquers terror

GILL Hicks triumphantly walked down the aisle with the aid of a single stick in a rehearsal for her wedding this weekend in London. 

Rapist's laughable apology

THE ringleader of a notorious gang of rapist brothers said he believed one of his teenage victims had "no right to say 'No"' when he attacked her. 

Leave credit at home

SHOPPERS should leave credit cards at home this Christmas, Australia's top financial watchdog has warned - amid growing fears many families are stacking up debts they cannot afford. 

Poms coach scared

FEARFUL England coach Sven Goran Eriksson was desperate to avoid an Ashes rematch with Australia when the names of the 32 qualifiers were drawn from the World Cup hat in Leipzig early this morning. 

Serving up burgers

From cattle to car parts, Australian firms are taking advantage of the Free Trade Agreement with the US to build their businesses.  

Grammy nod

KYLIE Minogue has been nominated for another prestigious Grammy award.