| Leaders chase crucial votes as final week dawns The Prime Minister begins the final week of the election campaign in Melbourne, while the Opposition Leader is visiting marginal seats in New South Wales. abc.net.au |
You're happy and here's proof AUSTRALIANS are healthier, wealthier and wiser than they were 10 years ago, according to the latest government data. heraldsun.com.au |
PNG wants boat people THE Papua New Guinea province of Manus Island is desperate to host an Australian-run refugee processing centre. heraldsun.com.au |
UN warns N Korea heading for new food crisis The United Nations says North Korea is heading for a new food crisis, with drought and floods in various parts of the country exacerbated by cuts in international aid. abc.net.au |
Afghan victory impossible: Gorbachev Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev says it is "impossible" for coalition forces to secure victory in Afghanistan. abc.net.au |