| Flooded Victorians play evacuation waiting game The State Emergency Service (SES) is closely watching several towns across Victoria's north-east and west as water levels continue to rise, putting many areas under increasing flood threat. abc.net.au |
US court rules ban on gays in military is unconstitutional A federal judge in California has struck down the US military's ban on gays openly serving in the military, saying the policy is unconstitutional and violates free speech rights. abc.net.au |
Mums fear natural chldbirth MANY well-off mothers-to-be think natural childbirth is undignified and want a caesarean for comfort and safety, a study shows. heraldsun.com.au |
Telstra fixed-line package prices jump MILLIONS of Australian households will pay more for calls on their home phones. heraldsun.com.au |
Maori language at crisis point, report finds The Maori language is in "worrying decline" among New Zealand's indigenous people and could die out without urgent government action to save it, a report has warned. abc.net.au |