UN records drop in global hunger
The number of people in the world suffering chronic hunger has declined for the first time in 15 years due to improving economic conditions and lower food prices, the United Nations' food agency said. abc.net.au |
Cousins' doco inspiration
HIS was not the celebration of a man who'd had a long life. Chris Mainwaring, a beloved son of the West Coast Eagles, was only 41. heraldsun.com.au |
Indigenous group threatens to beg for Maralinga compo funds
The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement says it will have to start begging the public for funds if it cannot get money to pay for compensation claims in the next two weeks. abc.net.au |
13yo makes national plea to end Indigenous inequality
The nation's TV stations have aired an impassioned plea for Australians to help end inequality between Indigenous Australians and the rest of the country. abc.net.au |
Rugby's Best Wear Nothing but Black
In sweeping its tour of Britain and Ireland, New Zealand proved that it was the team to beat going into next year's World Cup. nytimes.com |