Sunday, January 14, 2007
Middle East peace process must be accelerated: Rice
Following talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says the United Sates is committed to accelerating progress on the dormant road map to Middle East peace.[MORE]
Blaze contained on Kangaroo Is
A bushfire burning on South Australia's Kangaroo Island has been contained.[MORE]
United climb ladder, Jets stay in touch
A goal to Fernando in the 89th minute gave Adelaide United a crucial 1-0 win over Sydney FC in their round 20 A-League match at Hindmarsh Stadium on Sunday night.[MORE]
United climb ladder, Jets stay in touch
A goal to Fernando in the 89th minute gave Adelaide United a crucial 1-0 win over Sydney FC in their round 20 A-League match at Hindmarsh Stadium on Sunday night.[MORE]
Howard confident of security for Asian summit
Prime Minister John Howard is playing down security concerns in the Philippines city of Cebu, where he is set to attend Monday's second East Asia Summit.[MORE]
Help from public sought on Armidale man's death
Detectives investigating the suspicious death of an 82-year-old man at Armidale in northern New South Wales are appealing for help from the public.[MORE]
Red Crystal becomes third emblem of IRC
The International Red Cross (IRC) has an additional emblem from today - the Red Crystal.[MORE]
Tigers take points against Razorbacks
The Melbourne Tigers scored a comfortable 115-82 triumph over the West Sydney Razorbacks in their round 17 National Basketball League (NBL) game at Homebush on Sunday afternoon.[MORE]
Crews plan back-burning through night
Victoria's fire authorities are hoping to complete a 30-kilometre back-burn overnight around a fire burning in Victoria's north-east.[MORE]
Fire threat to homes eases on Kangaroo Is
The Country Fire Service (CFS) in South Australia says the immediate threat to homes from a fire burning on Kangaroo Island has eased.[MORE]
Crews back-burning to control Dubbo blaze
Up to 200 Rural Fire Service (RFS) firefighters will back-burn through the night in an effort to contain a bushfire burning near Dubbo, in central-west New South Wales.[MORE]
Foster arrested in Vanuatu
The convicted Australian con man Peter Foster has been arrested in Vanuatu.[MORE]
Thailand puts panda on low-carb sex diet
A male panda in Thailand has been put on a low-carb diet because he is too heavy to mate with his partner.[MORE]
Iran demands release of 'diplomats'
Iran has demanded the immediate release of five Iranians held by US forces in Iraq.[MORE]
Teen dies after snake bite
A 16-year-old boy bitten by a brown snake in Sydney's west has died in hospital.[MORE]
Tigers take points against Razorbacks
The Melbourne Tigers scored a comfortable 115-82 triumph over the West Sydney Razorbacks in their round 17 National Basketball League (NBL) game at Homebush on Sunday afternoon.[MORE]
Howard arrives in Philippines for Asian summit
Prime Minister John Howard has arrived in the Philippines for the second annual East Asia Summit.[MORE]
Man drowns off South Bruny Island
A man has drowned in the sea off South Bruny Island, south-east of Hobart.[MORE]
Breakers post easy victory
New South Wales cruised to an easy eight-wicket victory over South Australia in their national women's cricket league match at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.[MORE]
Perth paddle steamer crashes into bridge
A paddle steamer has crashed into a bridge on the Swan River in Perth.[MORE]
Kangaroo Is fire threatens homes
South Australia's Country Fire Service (CFS) says a fire burning out of control on the north coast of Kangaroo Island is threatening homes and a boatshed.[MORE]
Pakistan, India agree to more peace talks
Pakistan and India have agreed to hold a new round of peace talks in March to discuss the dispute over Kashmir. [MORE]
Rudd welcomes Baghdad shooting investigation
The Federal Opposition says it is appropriate that there is a full investigation into the shooting death of a civilian contractor by Australian troops in Iraq.[MORE]
Capitals too strong for Boomers
Canberra recorded back-to-back wins on the road, downing Bulleen Melbourne 86-72 in their round 15 WNBL game at the Veneto Club this afternoon.[MORE]
Man arrested for allegedly leaving kids alone in car
A 42-year-old father from Huntfield Heights in South Australia has been charged with committing acts to endanger life, after allegedly leaving his two young children unattended in a car outside two hotels.[MORE]
