Monday, January 22, 2007
Death toll rises after Baghdad market blasts
Two simultaneous car bombs have blasted a busy market in central Baghdad, killing at least 75 people in fresh violence that came as Iraqis awaited the start of a planned US-backed offensive in the capital. [MORE]
McNaught comet dazzles over eastern Aust
Recent rain has cleared haze across Victorian skies, giving people their first sight of a bright comet passing over Australia.[MORE]
Dairy farmers plan protest over milk prices
Dairy farmers are planning a national day of protest and threatening to tip out their milk, unless they secure better prices from the supermarkets.[MORE]
NATO commander calls for more resources in Afghanistan
The commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan, General David Richards, says he needs more money and troops to defeat the Taliban.[MORE]
ACT defies national housing slump
The ACT has recorded strong residential construction figures for the September quarter, but there are concerns over the number of new homes being built. [MORE]
Beijing braces for severe sand storms
In the coming months, Beijing is expected to be hit by major sand storms, following an unusually warm winter with little snowfall.[MORE]
Canada gives $100m to save Spirit Bear Rainforest
The Canadian Government and private foundations will spend more than $100 million to preserve the world's largest coastal temperate rainforest, an area sometimes known as the Spirit Bear Rainforest.[MORE]
Bodies recovered from capsized Indian boat
Rescuers using fishing boats and helicopters have found dozens of bodies after an overcrowded boat sank in a river in southern India.[MORE]
Northern Ireland police colluded to murder: report
Top officers within Northern Ireland's police force allowed Protestant paramilitary informers to carry out murders for more than a decade, a report by the British-ruled province's police ombudsman says. [MORE]
Sharapova struggles through to quarters
Russia's Maria Sharapova survived a tight struggle with compatriot Vera Zvonareva to progress to the last eight at the Australian Open with a 7-5, 6-4 victory on Rod Laver Arena on Monday night.[MORE]
Car bombs kill dozens in Baghdad
At least 50 people have been killed and more than 69 wounded by two coordinated car bombs that ripped through central Baghdad, hospital sources say.[MORE]
Sharapova struggles through to quarters
Russia's Maria Sharapova survived a tight struggle with compatriot Vera Zvonareva to progress to the last eight at the Australian Open with a 7-5, 6-4 victory on Rod Laver Arena on Monday night.[MORE]
NT nurses reject Govt pay increase
A ballot of Northern Territory nurses, counted today, shows 90 per cent of nurses were against a 3 per cent pay increase.[MORE]
Stanhope defends cost of new jail
The ACT Chief Minister, Jon Stanhope, has rejected calls to abandon the new jail in Canberra because it is too costly.[MORE]
Chinese illegal mine reporter murdered
A Chinese newspaper reporter has been killed after investigating an illegal mine. [MORE]
NT students discover 33 spider species
High school students from the remote Indigenous community of Maningrida, 500 kilometres east of Darwin, have written themselves into the science books.[MORE]
Martyn breaks silence on shock resignation
Damien Martyn has spoken for the first time about his shock decision to quit the Australian team midway through the Ashes series, saying he walked away because he had lost motivation and was worried he would let the team down. [MORE]
Fishing nations urged to save tuna stocks
Fishing nations are being warned they must work together to ensure the future of one of the world's most popular fish species: tuna.[MORE]
Martyn breaks silence on shock resignation
Damien Martyn has spoken for the first time about his shock decision to quit the Australian team midway through the Ashes series, saying he walked away because he had lost motivation and was worried he would let the team down. [MORE]
Former Christian brother admits abusing 3 students
A 56-year-old man has admitted indecently touching young boys when he was a Christian brother and teaching at a Perth Catholic College more than 20 years ago.[MORE]
Chappell attacked by Indian fan
Indian cricket coach and former Australian Test captain Greg Chappell was today slapped by a fan who was angry about player selection. [MORE]
'Ludicrous' concert flags decision criticised
The Nationals' leader, Mark Vaile, has added his voice to condemnation of moves to restrict the display of Australian flags at a concert in Sydney.[MORE]
Iron man Davydenko grinds down Berdych
Third seed Nikolay Davydenko wore down Czech Tomas Berdych to seal a 5-7, 6-4, 6-1, 7-6 victory and reach the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday night.[MORE]
ARU turns attention to looming World Cup
Australian rugby is about to undergo its biggest transformation since the game turned professional amid fears the Wallabies are falling behind their traditional rivals. [MORE]
Melbourne stabbing suspect relocated
Victoria's Department of Human Services has relocated an autistic woman who allegedly stabbed a nine-year-old boy in Melbourne.[MORE]
