Friday, January 23, 2004
Son backs Liverpool Hospital over euthanasia claim
The son of the woman at the centre of an allegation of misconduct at Liverpool Hospital says his mother was not mistreated. [MORE]
Poverty, health need to be addressed: Annan
UN secretary-general Kofi Annan is to convene a summit to discuss development issues that have been overshadowed by the Iraq war and the US-led drive against terrorism. [MORE]
Wedding fire death toll rises to 50
At least 50 people have been killed and 75 injured at a wedding ceremony in Southern India, when the holy fire used during the wedding vows set a crowded hall ablaze. [MORE]
Police station goes to pot
Israeli police have been forced to close a floor of their station because the smell of confiscated marijuana was making them high.[MORE]
NT Opposition leader tightlipped over shadow ministry reshuffle
Northern Territory Opposition leader Terry Mills will not confirm if anyone will be dropped from the shadow ministry to make way for the comeback of former chief minister Denis Burke.[MORE]
Police set for PNG deployment
Australian police could arrive in Bougainville within weeks after agreement between Australia and Papua New Guinea on the terms of the deployment. [MORE]
Freightlink defends pricing system
The operators of the Adelaide to Darwin rail freight service say the railway will provide long-term regional development but says it must look after its commercial interests first.[MORE]
Sydney dam levels lowest in 20 years
The New South Wales Government says dam levels in Sydney have reached their lowest point in 20 years.[MORE]
Ettridge rejects 'whitewashed' CMC report
One Nation co-founder David Ettridge says a new report into his and Pauline Hanson's prosecution for electoral fraud is a "whitewash".[MORE]
Nats launch bid to win back Lockyer
The Coalition has made a bold push for Green votes and to win back the seat of Lockyer from One Nation by committing $120 million towards a wastewater pipeline from Brisbane to the Darling Downs.[MORE]
Quinn welcomes help from federal colleagues
Queensland Liberal leader Bob Quinn says the arrival of some high-profile federal ministers this week is not a sign that his party is struggling for media attention in the lead-up to the election.[MORE]
Indian wedding fire kills 44
At least 44 people were killed when a fire ripped through a makeshift wedding hall in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu during a marriage ceremony, police said.[MORE]
Man gets 21 years for pensioner's murder
A Melbourne man has been sentenced to 21 years jail for murdering a Clayton pensioner during a robbery at his home.[MORE]
Rowers slogging it out for Olympic spots in Penrith
World rowing champions James Tomkins and Drew Ginn will face the first big test of their Olympic build-up on Saturday.[MORE]
27 arrested in pawn shop sting
Police say they have made 27 arrests in the Illawarra, related to a break and enter racket using a fake pawn shop set up by police.[MORE]
Rowers slogging it out for Olympic spots in Penrith
World rowing champions James Tomkins and Drew Ginn will face the first big test of their Olympic build-up on Saturday.[MORE]
Police union says force deserves pay rise
The Police Association of Tasmania has attributed outstanding public opinion of the force to its members acting beyond the call of duty.[MORE]
Tas uni researching Alzheimer links
The University of Tasmania is seeking people with haemochromatosis to participate in a study on how the disease affects the memory. [MORE]
Adelaide man jailed in Indonesia
An Indonesian court has jailed an Adelaide man for six months for embezzlement.[MORE]
Jenson smashes track record in testing
Britain's Jenson Button, in a BAR, set a new circuit record to upstage Michael Schumacher's return to the track in Formula One pre-season testing in Barcelona on Thursday.[MORE]
Prison staff ordered back to work
Staff at the Sir David Longland prison in Brisbane have been directed back to work by the state Industrial Commissioner Don Brown.[MORE]
Umaga has surgery on lingering knee complaint
All Black outside centre Tana Umaga underwent minor surgery on Friday to clear up a lingering knee injury.[MORE]
Rugby bosses in plan to cut penalty goals
Plans to spike the likes of England's World Cup hero Jonny Wilkinson deciding the outcome of Test matches by drastically cutting down the number of penalties are being discussed by the International Rugby Board.[MORE]
Long arm of the law reaches over the border in outback
Australia's first police officer to be stationed outside their home jurisdiction has been sworn in to the Northern Territory Police Service this afternoon.[MORE]
