| Japan offers 'heartfelt apology' to former POWs The first group of former US prisoners of war to be formally invited to Japan were offered a "heartfelt apology" by the country's foreign minister for their treatment during World War II. abc.net.au |
Travel warning as armed mob roams town Extra police will today patrol the Aboriginal community of Yuendumu, north-west of Alice Springs, to prevent any further outbreaks of violence. abc.net.au |
Defence stands by obese recruit policy The Defence Department is defending its policy of accepting recruits classified as obese. abc.net.au |
New outreach centre for indigenous community Medical and social services are set to improve for a New South Wales far south coast indigenous community with the opening of a new outreach centre. abc.net.au |
Gillard accuses Opposition of economic Hansonism The Prime Minister Julia Gillard has taken a swipe at the Opposition, suggesting it is giving up on the reform needed to guarantee Australia's long term prosperity. abc.net.au |