| Nobel winner urges end to death by stoning for all Iranians Nobel peace-winner Shirin Ebadi has called on world leaders to fight to end the practice of death by stoning in Iran. abc.net.au |
Wilkie threatens to derail mining tax Tasmanian independent MP Andrew Wilkie has threatened to block the Federal Government's proposed mining tax unless a thorough review of it is conducted. abc.net.au |
Australian dollar hits parity with greenback The Australian dollar has hit parity with the US dollar for the first time since it floated in 1983. abc.net.au |
Ring lost for 17 years found under rubbish NERIDA Lamphee's engagement ring was lost for 17 years, until it was found in a council clean-up. heraldsun.com.au |
Henry warns low rates not without cost The Treasury secretary, Ken Henry, says the consequences of moving back to deficit more quickly would include slower growth and higher jobless rates. abc.net.au |