| Burmese leaders quit military ahead of election Burma's top three rulers resigned from the military on Friday, a senior army source said, paving their way to assume the most powerful roles in the country after a parliamentary election in November. abc.net.au |
Tasmania recognises same-sex marriages The Tasmanian Parliament has approved laws recognising same-sex marriages and civil unions registered in other states or countries. abc.net.au |
Paine falls short of maiden ton India was finally able to dislodge plucky Australian wicket-keeper Tim Paine shortly after tea on day two of the first Test on Saturday, and finished off the tourists' tail soon after. abc.net.au |
White House dismisses critical report on oil spill response The White House has rejected a preliminary report into the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, which accuses the government of hiding worst-case estimates on the disaster. abc.net.au |
Dob in ailing drivers DOCTORS could be forced to dob in patients who are unfit to drive under a proposed national scheme. heraldsun.com.au |