New floods in Pakistan as Rudd flies out
As Kevin Rudd heads to Pakistan, on his first trip as Australia's new Foreign Affairs Minister, there are signs the country's flood crisis could be deepening. abc.net.au |
Asylum centre plan comes under scrutiny
The Federal Opposition says the Government's plan to expand immigration detention centres will send the wrong signal to people smugglers. abc.net.au |
Clinton pledges $2b in military aid for Pakistan
The United States will offer $US2 billion ($2.03 billion) in fresh military assistance to Pakistan, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Friday, hailing Islamabad's efforts against extremist groups. abc.net.au |
Paws to salute army hero
A LONG and often lonely tour of duty will end happily when old war dog Sarbi is finally reunited with her original handler. heraldsun.com.au |
Treasury boss Ken Henry may quit in May
SPECULATION is building that Treasury boss Ken Henry, might quit his job before the May Budget, after ten years in the role. heraldsun.com.au |