Wednesday, February 20, 2008
NT Govt rejects call for stillborn birth, death papers
The Northern Territory Government has rejected an Opposition push to provide birth and death certificates for stillborn foetuses less than 20 weeks into the pregnancy.[MORE]
Three dead, 25 hurt in Indonesia quake
An Indonesian official says an earthquake which rocked Aceh province has killed three people, seriously injured 25 others and briefly sparked a tsunami alert.[MORE]
Sausages recalled after wire fragments found
Supermarket giant Coles is recalling several of its sausage packages after some were found to contain metallic wire fragments.[MORE]
Qld Govt glad to see council's pricey party scrapped
The Queensland Government has welcomed the Caboolture Shire Council's decision to cancel its $52,000 goodbye party.[MORE]
NBL hopes to secure new broadcast deal
The National Basketball League says it is optimistic its competition will continue to be broadcast on television.[MORE]
Jailed Bali bomber still preaching from cell
One of the Bali bombers on death row in Indonesia is continuing to preach from his cell as he awaits execution.[MORE]
Court hears appeal from Pine Gap protesters
A Northern Territory Court is hearing an appeal by four protesters who broke in to the Pine Gap military base near Alice Springs in 2005.[MORE]
Further dredging given green light amid legal action
The Port of Melbourne Corporation has negotiated to further deepen a section of Port Phillip Bay that has been dredged.[MORE]
Crocs end gritty Coast's season
The Townsville Crocodiles ended the Gold Coast's debut season in Wednesday night's National Basketball League first elimination final in Townsville.[MORE]
Injury not the end for Hasleby: coach
Fremantle Dockers coach Mark Harvey has dismissed suggestions that midfielder Paul Hasleby's career is over.[MORE]
Economist predicts more rate rises before year's end
An economist has suggested rates could rise by as many as four times over the next eight months.[MORE]
MacGill to make comeback against Qld
Leg spinner Stuart MacGill will make his comeback from a two-month injury lay-off in Brisbane next week.[MORE]
Turnbull, Swan continue to trade blows
The Federal Opposition has increased the pressure on Treasurer Wayne Swan and his capacity to manage the economy.[MORE]
US troops in Japan under curfew
The US military has ordered all personnel on the Japanese island of Okinawa to restrict their movements after the Japanese Government criticised the conduct of American troops. [MORE]
Lee ruled out of Sri Lanka clash
Australian paceman Brett Lee will not play in Friday's one-day cricket international against Sri Lanka in Melbourne.[MORE]
National service 'could promote racial harmony' in Fiji
Fiji's Human Rights Commission has called for the country's interim government to introduce national service to help promote racial harmony.[MORE]
Armenian PM wins presidential election: commission
Armenian Prime Minister Serzh Sarkisian has won the country's presidential election, election commission spokesman Garigen Azarian said after all votes were counted.[MORE]
Japan considers emissions caps for industry
Japan is considering European-style caps on carbon dioxide emissions in what would be a significant shift in policy for the world's second largest economy.[MORE]
PNG announces health review after ABC expose
The Papua New Guinea Government has ordered a shake-up of the country's medical supplies system after the ABC exposed incompetence and corruption within the health department.[MORE]
NATO shuts Kosovo border after Serb protests
NATO troops have sealed off Kosovo's northern border after angry Serb protesters torched customs and police posts at two crossings.[MORE]
New film and TV body to help Aust compete: Garrett
The Federal Arts Minister says the creation of a centralised agency for the film and television industry will help Australian creative talent withstand competition from overseas.[MORE]
US urges N Korea to disclose all nuclear programs
The United States says it is pressing North Korea to make a full disclosure of its nuclear programs to resolve an impasse over disarmament.[MORE]
Orkopoulos jury hears child porn short story
The jury in the trial of former New South Wales Aboriginal affairs minister Milton Orkopoulos has been read the child pornography document found at his home.[MORE]
Financial regulators should allow foreign brokers: Treasury
The head of the Federal Treasury says it is important that Australia's financial regulators move with the times, to allow foreign financial services to operate locally.[MORE]
ANU students back calls for uni funding overhaul
The Australian National University's Students Association has echoed calls from the university's vice-chancellor, Ian Chubb, to overhaul Australia's university funding model.[MORE]
