Australian Labor Party to Form New Government
Two independent lawmakers said they will support Prime Minister Julia Gillard, ending weeks of political impasse. nytimes.com |
Pastor again puts Koran burning on hold
A Florida pastor at the centre of an international firestorm insisted he would not carry out a plan to burn the Koran, but failed to stem a global tide of Muslim outrage. abc.net.au |
Residents angry at park rules
BEACH umbrellas, kites and stone throwing have been banned from public land in northern Victoria through bizarre regulations. heraldsun.com.au |
Speculators blamed for soaring food prices
A British-based group that campaigns against poverty has blamed speculators for pushing up the price of basic foods to the highest levels for two years. abc.net.au |
Mayor distressed after police raid home
Darwin Lord Mayor Graeme Sawyer says he is distressed about a police raid on his house earlier this week. abc.net.au |