| Wilkie threatens to derail mining tax Tasmanian independent MP Andrew Wilkie has threatened to block the Federal Government's proposed mining tax unless a thorough review of it is conducted. abc.net.au |
Nepal detains activists seeking transgender identification More than 70 gay rights activists have been detained in the Nepali capital in a crackdown on a rally to demand government identification papers for transgender people, police and activists say. abc.net.au |
Ring lost for 17 years found under rubbish NERIDA Lamphee's engagement ring was lost for 17 years, until it was found in a council clean-up. heraldsun.com.au |
Henry warns low rates not without cost The Treasury secretary, Ken Henry, says the consequences of moving back to deficit more quickly would include slower growth and higher jobless rates. abc.net.au |
Vapor may reduce harm of smoke SMOKE-free electronic cigarettes that provide vaporised nicotine may reduce the harmful effects of smoking, researchers claim. heraldsun.com.au |