20 dead in DR Congo plane crash
At least 20 people were killed on Wednesday when a plane crashed in western Democratic Republic of Congo, an official in the prime minister's office said. abc.net.au |
David Jones sex case returns to court
A $37 million sexual harassment claim against retailer David Jones and former chief executive Mark McInnes returns to the Federal Court in Sydney today. abc.net.au |
Aborigines seek federal help in bypass dispute
Tasmanian Aborigines will appeal to the new Federal Environment Minister to stop the Brighton bypass near Hobart interfering with an ancient site. abc.net.au |
Lead kills 400 Nigerian children since March
Some 400 children in northern Nigeria have died since March from lead poisoning linked to illegal mining by residents for gold, and thousands more remain at risk, the United Nations said on Tuesday. abc.net.au |
Breakthrough boosts IVF hopes
THE chances of having a baby through IVF may improve thanks to a Melbourne breakthrough. heraldsun.com.au |