| $50m a day down drain BORED public servants are drawing $50 million a day in wages as they wait for the political deadlock to end. heraldsun.com.au |
Drone strike kills four militants: Pakistan A US drone strike has killed four militants in Pakistan's northwestern tribal belt near the Afghan border, security officials said. abc.net.au |
Unhappy passenger sparks flight panic A MAN who threatened to kill "everyone" on board a Qantas flight was unhappy in economy class and wanted to move to business. heraldsun.com.au |
Brisbane mayor fears for 1974 flood repeat The Brisbane City Council says a combination of heavy rainfall, flooding and full dams have all the hallmarks of the period leading up to to the 1974 floods in south east Queensland. abc.net.au |
Lib MPs gagged over Slipper scandal LIBERAL Party whip issues stern warning after revelations Deputy Speaker wrongly claimed more than $14,000 in entitlements. heraldsun.com.au |