Independent Lawmaker Supports Australian Leader
In her bid to break a parliamentary deadlock, Prime Minister Julia Gillard won the tentative support of a key independent legislator from Tasmania. nytimes.com |
Fev denies indecent exposure claim
Controversial Brisbane Lions forward Brendan Fevola has "categorically denied" the latest allegations of off-field misconduct levelled at him. abc.net.au |
Wu, Croak win 10m synchro gold
Australia's Melissa Wu and Alexandra Croak have won gold in the women's 10m synchro, going one better than their silver in Melbourne. abc.net.au |
French airline to launch Paris-Baghdad flights
French airline Aigle Azur is preparing to launch the first direct commercial flights from Paris to Baghdad for 20 years, a spokeswoman for the company said on Thursday. abc.net.au |
Airline bungle leaves Aussies stranded in US
An Australian woman stranded in Los Angeles since her flight was cancelled on Friday says she is worried that it may be several more days before she gets a flight home. abc.net.au |