| UN hopes science review eases climate scepticism A review due on Monday can help restore public faith in the United Nations panel of climate scientists and its finding that global warming is man made despite errors in a 2007 report, the UN's environment chief said. abc.net.au |
Chain-smoking toddler kicks habit A two-year-old Indonesian boy who smoked about 40 cigarettes a day has kicked the habit after receiving intensive specialist care, a child welfare official said. abc.net.au |
UK firm launches army of laptop snoopers Anyone who owns a laptop computer can now fight crime from the safety of their home and win cash prizes for catching thieves red-handed, under a new British monitoring scheme that went live this week. abc.net.au |
Adelaide in fear of violent crime wave TWO murders, gang shootings, home invasions and wild brawls have beset city but police figures tell different story. heraldsun.com.au |
Home owners watch their pennies A RECORD number of people are packing their lunches, cancelling holidays and going out less to help offset mortgage payments. heraldsun.com.au |