| Unity government 'wouldn't last long' Politicians and academics have panned an idea from re-elected Independent MP Rob Oakeshott to turn the indecision of the federal election into a "unity government". abc.net.au |
I've kept my promise to end Iraq war: Obama US president Barack Obama said Iraq could "chart its own course" and told Americans the drawdown of troops helped fulfil a promise he made during the 2008 presidential campaign. abc.net.au |
Australia hits record baby boom THERE has been a surge in births across the nation despite a significant fall in migration and a tough global economic climate. heraldsun.com.au |
Coutts pips Seebohm for medley gold Australia went 1-2 in the women's 200 metres individual medley at the Delhi Games tonight, with Alicia Coutts edging countrywoman Emily Seebohm in an upset result. abc.net.au |
Two killed as van runs down pedestrians A DRIVER may have tried to beat a red light yesterday when she lost control of her van and ploughed into pedestrians in horror crash. heraldsun.com.au |