| Abbott set to blitz western Sydney The Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has taken his campaign to western Sydney where he will carry out a blitz of marginal seats. abc.net.au |
Aboriginal anger over bypass 'false hope' Tasmania's aboriginal community is accusing the State Government of giving it false hope about alternative routes for the controversial Brighton bypass. abc.net.au |
Rare ape species discovered in Asia German scientists said they had discovered a new rare and endangered ape species in the tropical rainforests between Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia by its distinctive song. abc.net.au |
Rudd 'realistic' about nuclear ban violations Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd is pressing world powers to abide by and ratify the comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty. abc.net.au |
Australia and India Raise Interest Rates Australia and India raised interest rates on Tuesday, in separate moves that highlighted the growing contrast between the Asia-Pacific region’s rapid growth and the still-fragile recovery in other parts of the world. nytimes.com |