| 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 |
China plane crash, 96 on board A Chinese passenger plane carrying 96 people has crashed in China's northeast. 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 |
Malaria funding falls short: study A new report has found there is a 60 per cent global shortfall in funds for malaria control. abc.net.au |