| US places Pakistani Taliban on terrorism blacklist The United States has added the Pakistani Taliban to a blacklist of foreign terrorist organisations, triggering sanctions and an asset freeze. abc.net.au |
SES prepares to evacuate flooded Victorians The State Emergency Service says Victoria is in the midst of a very serious flood emergency with hundreds of homes expected to be inundated with water. abc.net.au |
More golden form for Aussie gymnasts Australia's Lauren Mitchell has won her fourth gold medal in artistic gymnastics at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi. abc.net.au |
Ex-judge gets $1.3m for abuse ship inquiry TAXPAYERS will be forced to stump up $3.2m for new inquiry into the HMAS Success scandal. heraldsun.com.au |
Tough times force Queen to cancel Christmas Queen Elizabeth has cancelled a planned Christmas party at Buckingham Palace after deciding it would be inappropriate to celebrate as ordinary Britons feel the pinch from tough economic times. abc.net.au |