Tuesday, March 09, 2004
US to send acoustic weapon to Iraq
The United States military is about to add a new, exotic weapon to its already impressive arsenal in Iraq. [MORE]
Impounded US plane took off from South Africa
A plane carrying 64 suspected mercenaries, that Zimbabwe claims was registered in the United States, took off illegally from South Africa before being impounded in Harare on Sunday, South African aviation authorities have said. [MORE]
Barnett 'planned to privatise Western Power'
The Western Australian Government says it has documentary proof that the Opposition leader and former energy minister, Colin Barnett, was planning to partly privatise Western Power.[MORE]
Industry recommends new rendering plant
It is believed tonnes of animal waste and offal are being illegally dumped by butchers across Tasmania.[MORE]
Museum appeals for television memorabilia
Television enthusiasts are being asked to dig out their memorabilia to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of television in Australia.[MORE]
E Timor PM denies bribery allegations
East Timor's Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri has spoken publicly for the first time about allegations he accepted bribes from oil giant ConocoPhillips.[MORE]
S Korean President faces impeachment
South Korean Opposition lawmakers have submitted a parliamentary motion to impeach President Roh Moo-Hyun for breach of electoral law. [MORE]
UEFA appeals against its own ban on Keane
UEFA has appealed against its own disciplinary committee's decision to hand Manchester United's Roy Keane a one-match ban, European soccer's ruling body said. [MORE]
Williams to hold deadline talks with Ralf
Ralf Schumacher will meet Frank Williams for ultimate talks at the Bahrain Grand Prix on April 4, in an attempt to work out a deal with the British Formula One team and forestall a move to Renault. [MORE]
Eales to mentor Olympic basketballers
Former Wallabies captain John Eales will act as a mentor to the Australian Boomers and Opals players at this year's Olympic Games in Athens.[MORE]
Lawyer sues for Hanson case fees
The Gold Coast lawyer who represented One Nation founder, Pauline Hanson, in last year's successful electoral fraud appeal is taking legal action over his fee.[MORE]
Road deaths re-ignite speed camera debate
The three deaths on Tasmanian roads yesterday have re-ignited debate on speed cameras and the quality of the state's roads. [MORE]
Breakaway Tamil Tiger rejects amnesty offer
A breakaway Tamil Tiger commander has rejected a fresh amnesty offered by rebel leaders, despite a Catholic bishop intervening to bridge the rift that is threatened to undermine Sri Lanka's peace efforts. [MORE]
Concern parks handover will cut public access
The Northern Territory Opposition wants the Chief Minister to reconsider plans to hand back some of the Territory's parks to traditional owners.[MORE]
Vanstone appoints auditor to Indigenous body
The Indigenous Affairs Minister, Amanda Vanstone, has aired concerns in Federal Parliament about the finances of an Aboriginal corporation formerly led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commissioner 'Sugar' Ray Robinson. [MORE]
Worksafe investigates pipe explosion
A man remains in a critical condition in the Royal Melbourne Hospital after being injured in an explosion at Bundoora, in the city's north-east this afternoon.[MORE]
Sexual abuse claims may trigger bail review
The Department of Justice says it will review its juvenile bail programs if claims of sexual abuse at a centre in the Kimberley, in Western Australia's north, are proven.[MORE]
New funds to expand Top FM broadcasts
The acting station manager for the Northern Territory's community radio station Top FM is welcoming a $160,000 funding boost.[MORE]
Cairns, Pollock heading for elite club
New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns and South African rival Shaun Pollock will go into a three-Test series in Hamilton on Wednesday knowing they could both make the elite 3000-run, 300-wicket club.[MORE]
ALP refuses to back male teachers plan
The Federal Opposition will not support the Government's plan to override Australia's sex discrimination laws to allow schools to recruit more male teachers. [MORE]
Pakistan tests nuclear-capable missile
Pakistan has successfully test fired an intermediate-range, nuclear-capable ballistic missile that it says can reach all the cities of neighbouring India. [MORE]
Bashir sentence cut disappoints Downer
The Federal Government says it is very concerned about the Indonesian Supreme Court's decision to reduce the jail term of Islamic cleric, Abu Bakar Bashir.[MORE]
Senators move against grand prix tobacco ads
Labor and the Democrats have combined to support a motion in the Senate condemning the exposure given to tobacco companies at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne at the weekend.[MORE]
Power authority denies anti-competitive behaviour
The Northern Territory's power provider has denied it used market power to exclude rivals during a program to increase competition in the industry in the late 1990s.[MORE]
Firebombing not racially motivated, court told
The Perth Children's Court has heard a 17-year-old boy who admitted firebombing three Chinese restaurants has been put into protective custody in detention after racial groups threatened his safety. [MORE]
