| Facebook bad for students STUDENTS who use social networking sites while doing their homework get much lower grades, says a new study. heraldsun.com.au |
Impressive Titans account for Warriors Gold Coast's maiden NRL finals victory was a strong signal of intent as the Warriors faded after a second-half fightback to fall 28-16 at Robina on Friday evening. abc.net.au |
Emotional Chile rescue a media phenomenon The nail-biting and ultimately joyful rescue of 33 men from deep in a Chilean mine gripped the world's imagination like few events of the past decade with wall-to-wall media coverage drawing comparisons to the September 11 attacks and the 2008 US presidential election. abc.net.au |
DRC government denies troops committing mass rapes The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo says it has no evidence that its troops have been committing rapes in the east of the country. abc.net.au |
New cardinals appointed by Pope Pope Benedict has appointed 24 new cardinals, including 20 who will be eligible to take part in the next papal conclave. abc.net.au |