| Earth's 'close call' EARTH had a "close call'' during the week when two small asteroids passed within the moon's orbit. heraldsun.com.au |
Travel warning as armed mob roams town Extra police will today patrol the Aboriginal community of Yuendumu, north-west of Alice Springs, to prevent any further outbreaks of violence. abc.net.au |
Leaders give MPs free rein in Afghan debate Defence Minister Stephen Smith has rejected suggestions from a special forces officer that Australia's troop commitment in Afghanistan is purely to maintain an alliance with the United States. abc.net.au |
Hockey tough on banks JOE Hockey has put the banks on notice they could face legislation to curb their profit "gouging" of home loan customers. heraldsun.com.au |
Labor MP backs gay marriage ALP MP Doug Cameron says it's inevitable that laws will be changed to allow gay marriage in Australia. heraldsun.com.au |