| Former Joyce staffer wins Wright The former chief of staff for Queensland Senator Barnaby Joyce, Scott Buchholz, has claimed victory in the new seat of Wright. abc.net.au |
Catholic Church accused of cover up The British government, the police and the Catholic Church are accused of colluding to protect a priest suspected of being involved in a 1972 bombing in Northern Ireland that killed nine people. abc.net.au |
PM readies MPs for battle JULIA Gillard has told her party to brace for ferocious debate when politicians take their seats in our 43rd parliament. heraldsun.com.au |
US ratifies defence pacts with Australia, Britain The US Senate has ratified defence trade treaties with Britain and Australia, accords designed to streamline cooperation by eliminating most export licenses. abc.net.au |
Paine falls short of maiden ton India was finally able to dislodge plucky Australian wicket-keeper Tim Paine shortly after tea on day two of the first Test on Saturday, and finished off the tourists' tail soon after. abc.net.au |