Abbott takes helm on refugees
TONY Abbott says that as prime minister he would personally decide whether to turn back asylum-seeker boats. heraldsun.com.au |
Hall of Fame for Indigenous basketballer Ahmat
The Australian Olympic basketball player Michael Ahmat has been honoured by the sport by being inducted into the Hall of Fame. abc.net.au |
280 crocs escape Mexican breeding facility
About 280 crocodiles escaped a breeding facility in the Mexican state of Veracruz officials said, after weekend flooding following torrential rains from Hurricane Karl. abc.net.au |
Liberal MP to back Labor on supply
Labor says it has secured the partial support of Liberal MP Alex Somlyay in its bid to end the deadlock over the role of the speaker in the new parliament. abc.net.au |
Honeymoon killer to face LA court
United States authorities have confirmed the man dubbed the "honeymoon killer" will face a Los Angeles court tomorrow. abc.net.au |