| Keli Lane was free to go, says midwife THE midwife who found Keli Lane's hospital room empty said Lane had been officially discharged. heraldsun.com.au |
Labor nearly wiped out in Queensland Labor MPs were swept aside by swings of more than 9 per cent against them in former prime minister Kevin Rudd's home state of Queensland. abc.net.au |
Gillard promises to target suicide hotspots Prime Minister Julia Gillard has promised rapid funding measures to make suicide hotspots around Australia more safe. abc.net.au |
Spirit of Tassie turns back THE Spirit of Tasmania was forced to turn back to Devonport last night after a passenger was allegedly assaulted on board. heraldsun.com.au |
US ratifies defence pacts with Australia, Britain The US Senate has ratified defence trade treaties with Britain and Australia, accords designed to streamline cooperation by eliminating most export licenses. abc.net.au |