| Flood precautions scaring off tourists The Murray River is expected to peak in a few days, but some tourism operators say precautions have gone too far and authorities are needlessly scaring away visitors. abc.net.au |
France to take final vote on full veil ban French lawmakers are taking a final vote on a bill banning face-covering veils in public spaces, although the constitutional court may yet strike down the measure before it comes into force. abc.net.au |
MPs ready for Afghan debate POLITICIANS speaking on this week's Afghanistan debate will do so knowing Australia's troop commitment won't depend on it. heraldsun.com.au |
French strikes cost us more than volcano: airlines French airlines have complained that strikes and fuel protests against President Nicolas Sarkozy's pension reform bill have now cost them more than April's Icelandic volcano scare. abc.net.au |
So You Think confirms legend status So You Think, the horse that has even master trainer Bart Cummings searching for superlatives, has lit up Moonee Valley with a powerhouse display to claim its second WS Cox Plate (2,040m). abc.net.au |