Government land lease problematic for housing project
A resident of Hermannsburg says progress on new housing has been held up because the community is divided about signing a lease with the Commonwealth. abc.net.au |
President condemns stoning of Afghan couple
Afghan president Hamid Karzai has condemned the stoning to death of a young couple by the Taliban as "unforgivable". abc.net.au |
US still values Rudd
DUMPED prime minister Kevin Rudd still holds a place in the heart of the Obama administration. heraldsun.com.au |
Indigenous community laments 40yr lease deal
The Davenport Aboriginal community in South Australia's north says it has been given no choice but to hand its housing leases to the State Government for 40 years. abc.net.au |
Carbon price to cushion big bills
HOUSEHOLDS are certain to face higher electricity bills but will get compensation only if Australia puts a price on carbon, says PM. heraldsun.com.au |