| Grog troubles linked to prices: Aboriginal congress The Central Australian Aboriginal Congress says the Northern Territory Government still needs to reduce alcohol consumption by ensuring strong liquor is made more expensive than weaker drinks. abc.net.au |
US court rules ban on gays in military is unconstitutional A federal judge in California has struck down the US military's ban on gays openly serving in the military, saying the policy is unconstitutional and violates free speech rights. abc.net.au |
Self-harm among asylum seekers rising INSPECTION of Christmas Island detention centres reveals some detainees still have shrapnel in them from war wounds. heraldsun.com.au |
Opposition open to releasing asylum seekers The Federal Opposition says it is willing to listen to a proposal which could see children and families seeking asylum released from detention centres. abc.net.au |
Flushed soggy moggy in rescue op UPDATE 5.45pm: FIRE crews have reportedly rescued a small kitten that was "inadvertently" flushed down a toilet in Sydney. heraldsun.com.au |