Nation in limbo as leaders hang tough
Tony Abbott says he "stands ready to govern" and has warned Julia Gillard that Labor has "lost all legitimacy" after the inconclusive election delivered what seems certain to be Australia's first hung parliament since World War II. abc.net.au |
Escaped prisoner captured in airport wetlands
Queensland police have finally recaptured a prisoner after a seven hour man-hunt in Brisbane on Tuesday night. abc.net.au |
Australian killed in Malaysian base jump accident: reports
An Australian woman has fallen to her death in a base-jumping accident in Malaysia after her parachute failed to open during a training session at a 165 metre-high tower, reports said Tuesday. abc.net.au |
Ayodhya holy site to be divided
Reports say a disputed Indian holy site in Ayodhya, claimed by Muslims and Hindus, is to be divided into several parts for the religious groups. abc.net.au |
Woman critical, boy uninjured after car rolls 4 times
A 38-year-old woman is in a critical condition after a road crash in central Queensland. abc.net.au |