| Obama weighs in to discourage Koran burning As Florida officials worried about public safety surrounding a small church's plan to burn the Koran, US President Barack Obama added his voice to the chorus of opposition to the church's intention to burn copies of Islam's holiest book. abc.net.au |
Rudd acting as leader in exile: Bishop The Opposition says Kevin Rudd's decision to make an immediate trip to the United States shows he is trying to overshadow the Prime Minister. abc.net.au |
Yuendumu residents still paying rent Yuendumu residents who left their community after civil unrest are still paying rent for their damaged houses while they live in an Adelaide police compound. abc.net.au |
Territory promises to tackle child abuse The Northern Territory Government says it will act on the recommendations of the child protection inquiry and focus more on preventing child abuse. abc.net.au |
Bodyboarder dies after US shark attack A 19-year-old bodyboarder was killed on Friday in a rare shark attack a short distance off a California beach, when the animal pulled him under and inflicted a "massive wound," police said. abc.net.au |