Man dies in Canberra house fire (Tenterfield Star)
A man has died in a suspicious house fire in Canberra and police have yet to rule out finding more bodies. Firefighters found the man's body after they entered the burning house in the northern suburb of Ainsley about 10.20am (AEST). us.rd.yahoo.com |
Australia urges more NATO forces for Afghanistan (Reuters via Yahoo!Xtra News)
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australia promised to keep troops in Afghanistan on Friday after a second Australian soldier in a month was killed in action, but urged NATO countries to send more forces to Afghanistan's troubled south. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Tollner denies reports he'll run for NT parliament
Member for Solomon Dave Tollner has responded angrily to claims he is considering running for the Northern Territory Parliament if he loses his federal seat. abc.net.au |
Investors go for gold
FINE art, gold and antiques, once the exclusive domain of the rich and famous, are stacking up as blue-chip investments for mum and dad investors seeking refuge from share market tumbles. news.com.au |
Rudd looks at plan to cut food costs
SUPERMARKETS may have to display costs-per-measure on products under a radical new pricing plan, known as unit pricing, being considered by Kevin Rudd. news.com.au |