Indonesia seeks $2.5b oil spill payout
Reports from Indonesia say the government will seek $2.5 billion in compensation from an Australian-based exploration company, which was responsible for an oil spill in the Timor Sea last year. abc.net.au |
Explosion at Mexican police station
Two people were wounded when an explosive device detonated at a police station in Tamaulipas, the same Mexican state were 72 migrants were recently killed. abc.net.au |
Druidry recognised as religion in UK
Britain has recognised the Druid belief system as an official religion for the first time, thousands of years after the Celtic pagan faith emerged in Europe, the UK Charity Commission said. abc.net.au |
Violence against women 'not terrible'
The chairman of the Northern Land Council has told the Northern Territory Supreme Court that violence against Aboriginal women is "not really terrible" under Yolngu law. abc.net.au |
Jailed killer wins compensation payout
A KILLER is receiving workers compensation payments behind bars after winning a court battle with WorkCover. heraldsun.com.au |