| Hundreds stay despite Birdsville exodus Hundreds of tourists have decided to remain in Birdsville in the Queensland's far south-west despite an exodus of visitors. abc.net.au |
Church bans all footy songs at funerals FOOTY club songs and pop music have been banned from Catholic funerals under new guidelines. heraldsun.com.au |
Arts council speaks out to save Indigenous languages Gulf of Carpentaria community leaders fears traditional Indigenous languages could be lost unless more is done to revive Indigenous history. abc.net.au |
French take to the streets as fuel blockade bites French workers have poured onto the streets to defend their right to retire at 60, as rolling strikes shut down oil refineries and threatened to leave Paris airports without fuel. abc.net.au |
Kimberley, Pilbara Girls crowned More than 500 people turned out to watch this year's Kimberley and Pilbara Girl finals in Broome. abc.net.au |