| Only nine whales survive mass stranding Rescuers say only nine of 63 whales that beached themselves in a northern New Zealand bay have survived. abc.net.au |
Indonesia seeks $2.5b oil spill payout Reports from Indonesia say the government will seek $2.5 billion in compensation from an Australian-based exploration company, which was responsible for an oil spill in the Timor Sea last year. abc.net.au |
Nigerian gunmen hijack school bus Police in Nigeria says gunmen have demanded a ransom of more than $130,000 after hijacking a school bus with 15 children on board in the oil-rich south of the country. abc.net.au |
Aborigines upbeat over bypass talks Tasmanian Aborigines campaigning to protect ancient artefacts in the path of the Brighton road bypass near Hobart are upbeat after their talks with the new Federal Environment Minister. abc.net.au |
Defence expert ridicules Opposition's Afghan stance A defence expert has accused the Federal Opposition of political opportunism in calling for extra troops and resources to be sent to Afghanistan. abc.net.au |