Dob in illegal guns, says police chief
POLICE Commissioner Andrew Scipione has appealed for help to win Sydney's battle with gun crime. heraldsun.com.au |
Church weddings out
AUSSIES are shunning church weddings in favour of civil ceremonies in relaxed surroundings. heraldsun.com.au |
Bermuda spared direct hit from Hurricane Igor
Hurricane Igor has brushed past tiny Bermuda, whipping the territory with fierce winds and rain but sparing it a devastating direct hit. abc.net.au |
SA agencies swamped by NT refugee influx
Welfare agencies in South Australia are urgently assessing the care needed for 90 Aboriginal people who have sought refuge in Adelaide. abc.net.au |
BHP and Rio Abandon Australian Iron Mining Venture
BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto pulled the plug on their plans after regulators in Australia and elsewhere signaled they would block the deal. nytimes.com |