Abbott would base gangs squad in 'bikie capital'
Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has announced his proposed violent gangs squad would be based in western Sydney. abc.net.au |
BBC presenter charged over 'mercy killing' claims
A BBC journalist has been charged with wasting police time over claims he made earlier this year that he had killed a former lover who was dying from AIDS. abc.net.au |
Child found in washing machine
WA police hope to learn within days what caused the death of a young boy, whose mother says she found him in a washing machine. heraldsun.com.au |
Miliband v Miliband in battle for UK Labour's top job
Britain's opposition Labour Party is about to appoint its new leader, with left-leaning Ed Miliband tipped to beat his older brother David after a last-minute surge in support. abc.net.au |
Australia and India Raise Interest Rates
Australia and India raised interest rates on Tuesday, in separate moves that highlighted the growing contrast between the Asia-Pacific region’s rapid growth and the still-fragile recovery in other parts of the world. nytimes.com |