| Australia Steps Up Renewable Energy Efforts Sustainable energy now supplies just 6 percent of power in Australia, but the country has set a target of 20 percent by 2020. nytimes.com |
NSW told to prepare for extreme weather Residents and tourists in southern New South Wales are being told to prepare for extreme weather overnight. abc.net.au |
Emerson denies Labor alienating core Federal Labor frontbencher Craig Emerson has rejected claims that the party has alienated its traditional supporters with its policies on climate change and asylum seekers. abc.net.au |
Hooker wins pole vault gold Olympic and world champion Steve Hooker added another Commonwealth Games gold medal to his collection after winning the men's pole vault final in Delhi. abc.net.au |
Aussie arrested over Afghan bribe claims AUSTRALIAN construction manager accused of soliciting a bribe for awarding a US-funded contract to an Afghan building contractor. heraldsun.com.au |