| Blair takes shot at 'strange guy' Gordon Brown Britain's former prime minister Tony Blair has used his memoirs to criticise his successor Gordon Brown and give an insight into the "strain" the job put on his family. abc.net.au |
Mining tax back to haunt Labor The new Labor Government has been accused of trying to back out of a deal to hold a comprehensive tax summit, just one day after clinging to power with the support of two key independent MPs. abc.net.au |
Teenager abducted by another woman A HOSTAGE and a policeman were injured in a kidnapping drama in Tasmania's north today. heraldsun.com.au |
Insurance demands paws for thought AUSTRALIANS are rushing to insure their pets in record numbers as veterinary bills bring the value of a pet's life into question. heraldsun.com.au |
Miners return home to scenes of jubilation Chile's rescued miners have arrived home as heroes after a 69-day ordeal deep underground during which they drank oil-contaminated water and set off explosives in a desperate bid to alert rescuers. abc.net.au |