| EU threatens France with legal action over Roma 'disgrace' Europe is threatening legal action against France over its crackdown on Roma minorities, drawing a parallel between their treatment and World War II-era deportations. abc.net.au |
Push on for Palm Island housing boost Housing Minister Karen Struthers says the Queensland Government is working to develop more housing lots on Palm Island off Townsville in the state's far north. abc.net.au |
Council orders removal of 'fake' Aboriginal art A New South Wales artist has been ordered to remove an image of a sacred Kimberley Aboriginal figure from her gallery in the Blue Mountains. abc.net.au |
Shia party surges in Bahrain election The main Shia opposition group in Bahrain, the Islamic National Accord Association, has won all 18 of the seats it contested in this weekend's parliamentary election. abc.net.au |
Network accuses mine of stealth Plans to extend the life of the Cowal Gold mine north east of West Wyalong for another two years will be challenged in the courts. abc.net.au |