| Top cop's reappointment 'a slap in the face' Palm Islanders say the reappointment of Queensland's Police Commissioner is a slap in the face for the state's Indigenous people. abc.net.au |
Independents call for patience as count continues Key players in the negotiations over a hung parliament are calling for patience as counting continues in the election. abc.net.au |
Queensland swimmers head to Games The Queensland quota of the Australian swimming team is on its way to India despite growing international concerns about preparations for the Commonwealth Games. abc.net.au |
PM in pledge for our soldiers PRIME Minister Julia Gillard has promised that no Australian soldier will stay in Afghanistan a day longer than necessary. heraldsun.com.au |
Ex-Mandela charity head charged over blood diamonds The former head of Nelson Mandela Children's Fund, Jeremy Ractliffe, has been charged with illegally keeping uncut diamonds given to him by supermodel Naomi Campbell in 1997. abc.net.au |