| Girl, 13, 'fed ecstasy at school' A 13-YEAR-old girl was rushed to hospital after she was allegedly fed ecstasy while at school. heraldsun.com.au |
Abuse shamed entire Catholic Church: Pope Pope Benedict has apologised to victims of sexual abuse, telling his British audience that paedophile priests had brought "shame and humiliation" on him and the entire Roman Catholic Church. abc.net.au |
Afghan UN office repels suicide bomber assault Four Taliban suicide bombers dressed as police and women attacked the main United Nations compound in western Afghanistan on Saturday, officials said, but there were no casualties among UN staff. abc.net.au |
Carbon price to cushion big bills HOUSEHOLDS are certain to face higher electricity bills but will get compensation only if Australia puts a price on carbon, says PM. heraldsun.com.au |
Bligh backs national Indigenous art museum for Cairns Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says an Indigenous art museum would be a great future stage for the planned Cairns cultural precinct. abc.net.au |