| Grog troubles linked to prices: Aboriginal congress The Central Australian Aboriginal Congress says the Northern Territory Government still needs to reduce alcohol consumption by ensuring strong liquor is made more expensive than weaker drinks. abc.net.au |
Wilkie threatens to derail mining tax Tasmanian independent MP Andrew Wilkie has threatened to block the Federal Government's proposed mining tax unless a thorough review of it is conducted. abc.net.au |
Indonesia sees benefit in asylum deal: Bowen Immigration Minister Chris Bowen says Indonesian authorities see great benefit in the Australian Government's proposal for a regional agreement to deal with asylum seekers. abc.net.au |
22 killed as voting begins in Karachi At least 22 people have been killed in Pakistan's commercial hub Karachi. abc.net.au |
Australian terrorist threat persists AUSTRALIAN spy agencies are investigating hundreds of potential terrorist threats, the nation's top spymaster has warned. heraldsun.com.au |