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Motorsport: No pension plan for fired-up Murph
Those joking New Zealand driver Greg Murphy's arrival at Paul Morris Motorsport is part of a team strategy to get more seniors' parking places be warned.

Melbourne mops up after record hailstorm
Melbourne is bracing for a second lashing following yesterday's "beast" of a hailstorm.

Woman in Aussie affair scandal booted from function
The woman who allegedly had an affair with South Australian Premier Mike Rann says her eviction from an art gallery was humiliating, but she won't let him dictate her social life.

MacKillop to become Australia's first saint
Mary MacKillop is set to become Australia's first saint after Pope Benedict XVI approved her second miracle.

Goff stands by Rann over affair claims
Phil Goff is standing by his long-time friend Mike Rann, as the Australian politician fights claims of an affair.

Bridgestone to shut NZ plant, 275 jobs to go
Bridgestone's Japanese owners blame tougher global competition for the closure. They are also shutting a plant in Adelaide.

Australia: Southern belle
Aboriginal art, fabulous food, inspired winemaking, pristine scenery ... Adelaide's charms delight Andrea Milner.

Mambray Creek: Base camp with emus and kangaroos
Go bush right at the foot of the Southern Flinders Ranges, writes Larine Statham.

South Australia: Kids go wild in Adelaide
This Australian city provides more than a few surprises to entertain a family, writes Sue Hoffart.

Australia: White linen service in the red centre
Greg Ansley finds The Ghan offers luxury in unforgiving wilderness.

The Ghan: Luxury train travel
Named after the Afghan camel drivers who once traversed Australia, The Ghan is a two-day train journey linking Adelaide, Alice Springs and Darwin. The journey takes two nights in either direction and is a great way to see Australia's Red Centre and tropical north.