Explosion on Gulf of Mexico oil rig: coast guard
An explosion has ripped through an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico dumping 13 people into the water, one of whom was injured, the US Coast Guard says. abc.net.au |
Home brands just as good for you
HOUSEHOLDS are paying up to twice the price for brand-name groceries that have little difference to supermarket labels. heraldsun.com.au |
Petition urges stolen wages settlement
North Queensland Aboriginal elders are presenting a petition to the Queensland Government today, calling for a settlement on the stolen wages dispute. abc.net.au |
Indigenous leaders want 'offensive' exhibition closed
Indigenous leaders in Wollongong, south of Sydney, are demanding a local gallery shut down an exhibition of paintings they say are offensive to Aboriginal people. abc.net.au |
Fatal hit-and-run linked to earlier break-in
Adelaide police say a four-wheel drive that hit and killed a 17-year old-girl outside Parliament House this morning was earlier involved in a break-in. abc.net.au |