Labor to launch campaign in Rudd territoryABC OnlineLabor will officially launch its election campaign in Brisbane on August 16, less than a week before voters head to the polls. Labor has targeted Brisbane for the launch with Queenslanders to play a major ...Labor launch set for August 16Sydney Morning HeraldThe good burghers of GriffithCrikey (blog)all 10 news articles »
ABC OnlineFog shrouds BrisbaneBrisbane TimesThe heavy cloud has reduced visibility to as low as 20 metres in some parts. Photo: Cameron Atfield Lengthy delays at Brisbane Airport are likely to continue well into the night as airlines struggle to clear a backlog of flights grounded this morning ...Fog delays flights at Rocky airportRockhampton Morning BulletinFog shrouds central QldABC OnlineFlight, ferry disruptions as fog shrouds BrisbaneBrisbane TimesABC Online -Herald Sun -South East Advertiserall 46 news articles »
Ocean rescue for stranded boatHerald SunA MAJOR rescue mission is underway to save four people stranded on a pleasure craft in the Bass Strait. Victoria water police are on their way to the stricken vessel, which is located about 50km off Victoria's coast. It IS understood the 12.5m steel ...Boat stranded in Bass StraitHerald SunStranded boat sends mayday from Bass StraitThe AgePolice heading to stricken boat in Bass StraitABC Onlineall 11 news articles »
ABC OnlineDella Bosca quits politics as wife Belinda Neal also steps asideCumberland Courier NewspapersFormer Minister for the Central Coast John Della Bosca is walking away from politics to take up a job in the disability sector. The former health minister resigned from the state's Upper House yesterday, the same day his wife, Robertson Federal MP, ...Political deaths revisted on law-and-order daySydney Morning HeraldDella Bosca quits for non-govt jobSydney Morning HeraldHere's to you, Mrs Robertson: battle begins for electorateThe AgeABC Online -The Australian -Daily Telegraphall 163 news articles »
ABC OnlinePrison van payout 'just stinks of being stage managed'WA todayThe West Australian Government has awarded $3.2 million to the immediate family of an Aboriginal elder who died in custody in 2008. The extended family of an Aboriginal elder who roasted to death in the back of a prison van are angry they continue to ...Private prisoner transport may changeABC Online$3.2m payout for jail-van deathThe AustralianWard family gets $3.2m payment for prison van deathHerald SunSydney Morning Herald -SBS -Australia Network Newsall 189 news articles »
Teen killed in North Fitzroy crash was driving stolen carThe AgeA teenager who was killed in a crash along with his female passenger in inner Melbourne this morning was driving a stolen car at the time, police say. The 17-year-old's learners permit had also been cancelled and police are investigating whether speed ...Teenager 'speeding in stolen car before fatal smash' in North Fitzroy, MelbourneHerald SunHigh speed a factor in double fatalityABC OnlineTwo die in Fitzroy North crashMelbourne Leaderall 10 news articles »
Diamond Valley LeaderBlack Saturday victims may never return to bushfire devastated regionsHerald SunThe Bushfire Royal Commission will deliver its long-awaited final report on Saturday, while many victims are still living in sheds. UP to a third of families left homeless on Black Saturday may never return to the bushfire-devastated regions. ...Victims of Black Saturday devastation beg for helpHerald SunFire-hit towns await Bushfire Royal Commission's reportABC LocalYet to start rebuildingHerald SunSydney Morning Herald -Diamond Valley Leader -Weekly Times Nowall 15 news articles »
ABC OnlineRubbing out the youth voteABC OnlineOn Wednesday the full bench of the High Court will hear a case which will decide whether tens of thousands of Australians get to vote or not on August 21. The advocacy group GetUp! is challenging the constitutional validity of changes ...Cut-off challengedThe AgeHigh Court to hear challengeSydney Morning HeraldConstitutionality of Voter Registration SchemeThe Lamp Post: High Court of Australia Case Summaries and (blog)all 7 news articles »
Stuff.co.nzHeidi Klum: Invest in jewelleryStuff.co.nzHeidi Klum has advised women to invest in lots of jewellery for the coming season. The German model is a huge fan of accessories, believing they are the ...and more »
New Zealand HeraldPolice seek owner of ancient bangleTVNZThe jewellery was handed in to Palmerston North police, who believe it may have been taken from a museum or a collector in Waikato about 10 to 12 years ago. ...Bangle mysteryRadio New ZealandMissing a blue bangle?Newstalk ZBAncient Roman bangle handed into policeThe Dominion PostNew Zealand Police (press release)all 17 news articles »
