| Pensioner beats friend to death A 76-year-old man beat his 83-year-old friend to death for calling his mother a whore during an argument, a court has heard. heraldsun.com.au |
Grog troubles linked to prices: Aboriginal congress The Central Australian Aboriginal Congress says the Northern Territory Government still needs to reduce alcohol consumption by ensuring strong liquor is made more expensive than weaker drinks. abc.net.au |
More golden form for Aussie gymnasts Australia's Lauren Mitchell has won her fourth gold medal in artistic gymnastics at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi. abc.net.au |
Indonesia sees benefit in asylum deal: Bowen Immigration Minister Chris Bowen says Indonesian authorities see great benefit in the Australian Government's proposal for a regional agreement to deal with asylum seekers. abc.net.au |
Thousands unite to celebrate 'Aussie' Saint Mary Thousands of Australians across the nation have watched Pope Benedict XVI declare Mary MacKillop Australia's first Catholic saint. abc.net.au |