| South African workers stage nationwide strike Public service workers in South Africa have vowed to bring the country to a standstill as they strike over better conditions. abc.net.au |
South Pakistan braces for more flooding Floods are threatening to wreak havoc in more areas of south Pakistan in a catastrophe that has made the government more unpopular and may help Islamist militants gain supporters. abc.net.au |
China enlists Australian Navy in charm offensive China has chosen the Royal Australian Navy as its partner for what are being called the most intense war games with a foreign power in the nation's history. abc.net.au |
Spirit of Tassie turns back THE Spirit of Tasmania was forced to turn back to Devonport last night after a passenger was allegedly assaulted on board. heraldsun.com.au |
Two women, baby killed in crash Two women and a baby girl have died in a car crash in the New South Wales Blue Mountains. abc.net.au |