SES prepares to evacuate flooded Victorians
The State Emergency Service says Victoria is in the midst of a very serious flood emergency with hundreds of homes expected to be inundated with water. abc.net.au |
Same-sex adoption bill passes NSW Parliament
A bill to give same-sex couples the right to adopt in New South Wales is set to become law. abc.net.au |
Americans, British-Cypriot win 2010 economics Nobel
Two Americans and a British-Cypriot won the 2010 economics Nobel for work focusing on problems like unemployment. abc.net.au |
Pakistan told to shape up in exchange for aid
World powers told Pakistan that post-flood aid was part of a "two-way" deal on reform, as Islamabad also offered to lend a hand to regional peace by facilitating Afghan-Taliban talks. abc.net.au |
Flushed soggy moggy in rescue op
UPDATE 5.45pm: FIRE crews have reportedly rescued a small kitten that was "inadvertently" flushed down a toilet in Sydney. heraldsun.com.au |