| Pair jailed for firebombing Malaysian church Two Muslim men have been sentenced to five years in prison for firebombing a church in Malaysia in January. abc.net.au |
Lead exposure 'harming kids' Some children are suffering from brain damage as a result of lead exposure in a central Queensland mining centre, an expert says. heraldsun.com.au |
Euthanasia ban not a pressing concern: Abbott Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says parliament should be focused on bigger issues than overturning a ban on territories passing euthanasia laws. abc.net.au |
Smith plays down Gillard's decade deployment claim Defence Minister Stephen Smith has played down suggestions that Australian troops will still be in Afghanistan one decade from now. abc.net.au |
Public has say on Brighton Bypass dispute The State Government has received more than 200 public submissions on plans to build a bridge over ancient Aboriginal artefacts near Hobart. abc.net.au |