Thursday, February 15, 2007
Fears Japanese sailor killed in whaling ship blaze
It is feared a sailor on board a Japanese whaling ship in the Antarctic has been killed in a fire that is still burning on board the ship.[MORE]
Prosecutors seek jail sentence for E Timor ex-minister
East Timor's prosecutors have sought a seven-year jail sentence for a former interior minister for allegedly giving weapons to civilians led by an army rebel during a wave of violence last year. [MORE]
Train bombings trial starts in Madrid
Bereaved families have come face-to-face with 29 people charged with involvement in the deadliest Al Qaeda-related attack in Europe, with the Madrid train bombings trial beginning overnight. [MORE]
Bureau issues flood warning for Leigh Creek area
The State Emergency Service (SES) is on stand-by for potential flash flooding in Leigh Creek, north of Port Augusta in South Australia, this evening.[MORE]
Department to be reviewed following highway cyanide spill
The Northern Territory Chief Minister has announced a departmental review in the wake of a massive cyanide spill on the Stuart Highway last week.[MORE]
MP pushes curfew bill for Port Augusta, Ceduna
An Upper House MP says she is preparing a bill to allow curfews to be set up in areas such as Port Augusta and Ceduna in South Australia, to help stop youth crime in the communities.[MORE]
NZ protesters target Howard over Aust troops in Iraq
Anti-war demonstrators in New Zealand have jeered Prime Minister John Howard as he arrived for a state dinner in Wellington tonight.[MORE]
Family, friends pay tribute to Gomersall
A funeral service was held today in Mackay for colourful former rugby league referee Barry 'The Grasshopper' Gomersall.[MORE]
Family, friends pay tribute to Gomersall
A funeral service was held today in Mackay for colourful former rugby league referee Barry 'The Grasshopper' Gomersall.[MORE]
Arctic Monkeys, The Killers shine at Brit awards
British rock band the Arctic Monkeys and their Las Vegas counterparts The Killers have triumphed at the Brit Awards, the UK music industry's biggest night of the year.[MORE]
Local hope leads SA Open
An eagle on the final hole lifted 21-year old local golfer David Lutterus to the top of the leaderboard after the opening round of the South Australian Open at the Kooyonga course in Adelaide on Thursday.[MORE]
Captain Hussey man on a mission
Australia's stand-in captain Mike Hussey is determined the world champions will not lose their position at the top of the one-day rankings under his leadership. [MORE]
CSIRO chairman stands aside over James Hardie action
CSIRO chairman Peter Wilcox has stood aside.[MORE]
Captain Hussey man on a mission
Australia's stand-in captain Mike Hussey is determined the world champions will not lose their position at the top of the one-day rankings under his leadership. [MORE]
NT expected to lift Daly River E coli warning
The Northern Territory Health Department says it expects a precautionary advice for drinking water at Daly River to be lifted tomorrow.[MORE]
Rain storm death toll in India reaches 40
Officials say at least 40 people have died in northern India in a week of unusually heavy rains for the season. [MORE]
United may appeal Kosmina ban
Adelaide United are considering appealing against the five-match suspension and fine handed to to coach John Kosmina by Football Federation Australia.[MORE]
Canada approves legislation enforcing Kyoto
The Canadian Parliament has passed a remarkable private member's bill that will force the minority Government to see through its commitments under the Kyoto environmental protocol.[MORE]
Whaling ship blaze contained
Authorities in New Zealand say a fire burning in one of Japan's Antarctic whaling ships has been contained.[MORE]
Waugh, Eales, O'Neill take on Olympic roles
Former Test cricket captain Steve Waugh is to have a formal role helping Australia's athletes at next year's Beijing Olympics. [MORE]
Research shows Brisbane residents back water subsidies
Brisbane residents are backing water subsidies for Queensland farmers in a bid to protect the local agriculture industry.[MORE]
United may appeal Kosmina ban
Adelaide United are considering appealing against the five-match suspension and fine handed to to coach John Kosmina by Football Federation Australia.[MORE]
Govt unlikely to recover Lebanese evacuation expenses
The Federal Government spent more than $30 million evacuating Australians from Lebanon during the conflict with Israel last year, but says it is unlikely to get much of the money back.[MORE]
Slim Dusty songs uncovered 64 years on
Three 'lost' songs written by Slim Dusty as a 15-year-old have been uncovered by the National Archives in Canberra. [MORE]
Surfer's body found at Sawtell
The body of a surfer who disappeared in waters off Sawtell, on the New South Wales north coast, has been found.[MORE]
