Leaders chase crucial votes as final week dawns
The Prime Minister begins the final week of the election campaign in Melbourne, while the Opposition Leader is visiting marginal seats in New South Wales. abc.net.au |
Three UN peacekeepers killed in DR Congo
Suspected rebels have hacked to death three Indian UN peacekeepers in their camp in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the Indian and Congolese armies. abc.net.au |
PNG wants boat people
THE Papua New Guinea province of Manus Island is desperate to host an Australian-run refugee processing centre. heraldsun.com.au |
Underworld lawyer settles negligence case
A high profile barrister who took legal action against the Victorian Police force claiming gross negligence has settled the matter out of court. abc.net.au |
Afghan victory impossible: Gorbachev
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev says it is "impossible" for coalition forces to secure victory in Afghanistan. abc.net.au |