| After the Boom Years Following a decade of growth and prosperity, Australia faces some difficult choices. nytimes.com |
Tourist train derailment strands wedding guests A tourist train carrying wedding guests has derailed in the Adelaide Hills, leaving about 100 passengers stranded. abc.net.au |
US ratifies defence pacts with Australia, Britain The US Senate has ratified defence trade treaties with Britain and Australia, accords designed to streamline cooperation by eliminating most export licenses. abc.net.au |
Elderly care at big price OLDER Australians may have to contribute more to the cost of nursing home care to prevent a blowout in the Federal Budget. heraldsun.com.au |
Model-turned-politician sorry for parliament shoot A Japanese model-turned-cabinet minister has apologised after sparking outrage when she posed for a magazine shoot inside parliament, a report said. abc.net.au |