| $50m a day down drain BORED public servants are drawing $50 million a day in wages as they wait for the political deadlock to end. heraldsun.com.au |
Double suicide blast kills 8 in Baghdad A double suicide bombing killed eight people at an Iraqi defence ministry complex that three weeks ago was hit by a massive suicide attack which killed dozens, a health official said. abc.net.au |
Michelle Obama tops Forbes list of powerful women US First Lady Michelle Obama shot up 40 places on this year's Forbes magazine list of powerful women to claim the top spot, replacing German leader Angela Merkel. abc.net.au |
Aussies have final say on track The men's 4x400 metres relay team rounded out a stellar night for Australia which saw it pick up three gold medals in track and field and one in gymnastics at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi. abc.net.au |
Mary will attract new flock CARDINAL George Pell, is predicting Saint Mary MacKillop may draw legions of lapsed Catholics back to the church. heraldsun.com.au |