| Qantas jet engine regularly checked THE Rolls-Royce jet engine that suddenly blew apart on a San Francisco-Sydney flight was regularly inspected, the airline said. heraldsun.com.au |
Hundreds stay despite Birdsville exodus Hundreds of tourists have decided to remain in Birdsville in the Queensland's far south-west despite an exodus of visitors. abc.net.au |
Joan Sutherland dies in Switzerland Opera legend Joan Sutherland has died in Europe after a long illness. abc.net.au |
Aboriginal protest closes 'offensive' art show Aboriginal protesters have forced the temporary closure of an exhibition of paintings at the Wollongong City Gallery. abc.net.au |
French take to the streets as fuel blockade bites French workers have poured onto the streets to defend their right to retire at 60, as rolling strikes shut down oil refineries and threatened to leave Paris airports without fuel. abc.net.au |