Monday, February 11, 2008
X-rays reveal mystery of sand castles
Building sandcastles is child's play, as any beach-goer knows. Now scientists have explained why: you just add water.[MORE]
Baghdad car bombs kill 11
Two car bombs rocked Baghdad on Monday, killing 11 people and wounding 30, as US Defence Secretary Robert Gates was winding up a two-day visit to the Iraqi capital.[MORE]
Roads closed as floods hit N Qld
A low-pressure system has caused local flooding, blackouts and road closures in north Queensland tonight.[MORE]
Suicide blast kills election candidate, nine others in Pakistan
A suicide bomber has killed at least 10 people, including an election candidate, and wounded 13 others in Pakistan's tribal region of North Waziristan, police say.[MORE]
Henjak, Sare investigated over altercation
There has been more off-field drama for the Western Force, with the club investigating an altercation involving two players.[MORE]
Top Taliban chief arrested in Pakistan
Pakistani security forces have captured and wounded a top Afghan Taliban commander, police said, days after Islamabad denied the presence of senior militants on its soil.[MORE]
Masters gone in $180m art heist
Cezanne's Boy in the Red Vest was one of four works stolen from a Zurich museum.[MORE]
RBA frank on rising rates
The Reserve Bank has released a blunt statement spelling more bad news for mortgage holders.[MORE]
Turnbull renews call for IR changes inflation 'guarantee'
Opposition Treasury spokesman Malcolm Turnbull has again called on the Federal Government to guarantee its industrial relations (IR) changes will not impact inflation.[MORE]
Rudd warns MPs to be on best behaviour
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has welcomed Labor Party members back to Canberra with a warning that they be civil to the Opposition and each other during their first year in Government.[MORE]
Govt begins diplomat replacement process
The Federal Government has begun the process of appointing professional diplomats to replace the former politicians who were chosen for the jobs by the previous government.[MORE]
Gillard stands firm on IR changes despite inflation warning
Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard says the latest Reserve Bank (RBA) warning on inflation will not prompt the Government to review proposed changes to Industrial Relations (IR) laws.[MORE]
US marine accused of raping Japanese teen
Japanese police have arrested a US marine accused of raping a 14-year-old girl on the island of Okinawa.[MORE]
WA elders fly to Canberra for apology
Stolen Generations members from across the Kimberley are on their way to Canberra to attend Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's official apology on Wednesday.[MORE]
UN police 'refused to help' injured Ramos Horta
East Timor's Government says United Nations forces failed to help President Jose Ramos Horta after he was shot in an assassination attempt in Dili this morning.[MORE]
Real Property Constructions hid true state of affairs: BSA
The Queensland Building Services Authority (BSA) has defended its decision not to go public sooner about the financial problems of building company Real Property Constructions (RPC).[MORE]
Rudd backs Iemma on electricity privatisation
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has given his full support to plans by the New South Wales Government to privatise the electricity sector.[MORE]
Burns tight-lipped on Hollows' eye centre funding
Northern Territory Health Minister Chris Burns says he supports the construction of a permanent eye centre in Alice Springs, but cannot release details on how the Government will contribute.[MORE]
Missing Chinese girl still in Qld: police
Police believe a 14-year-old Chinese girl who went missing from Brisbane more than a week ago is still in south-east Queensland.[MORE]
Aust still top of its game: Clark
Australian fast bowler Stuart Clark has rejected suggestions Australia's domination of international cricket could be nearing an end. [MORE]
Bulls in defendable position despite Edmondson haul
Queensland are 6 for 270 at stumps on the first day of their four-day domestic cricket match against Western Australia in Brisbane.[MORE]
MacGill delays comeback
New South Wales leg spinner Stuart MacGill has delayed his first-class comeback for at least another match. [MORE]
Tigers, Redbacks match ends in draw
The four-day cricket match beween South Australia and Tasmania at the Adelaide Oval has ended in an exciting draw, with Tasmania taking the first innings points.[MORE]
Researchers to assess Barrier Reef flood damage
The Australian Institute of Marine Science will this week assess flood damage on the Great Barrier Reef. [MORE]
Housing demand still strong: ABS figures
Official figures show there is little change in the demand for housing, with the market continuing to remain under pressure.[MORE]
