| Rio Tinto begins fly-in, fly-out program to Pilbara mines Rio Tinto has begun a fly-in, fly-out program in Derby in a bid to bolster its workforce on the Pilbara mines. abc.net.au |
Flood precautions scaring off tourists The Murray River is expected to peak in a few days, but some tourism operators say precautions have gone too far and authorities are needlessly scaring away visitors. abc.net.au |
Gymnast Johnston wins all-around gold Rhythmic gymnast Naazmi Johnston has become the first Australian to win the all-around competition in 16 years at the Delhi Games. abc.net.au |
Tens of thousands evacuated in Vietnam floods Flooding has killed at least 14 people in Vietnam and forced around 78,000 people to be evacuated from their homes in the centre of the country, officials have said. abc.net.au |
Schapelle sweats on clemency plea SCHAPELLE Corby's legal team plans to apply for parole if she wins her bid for presidential clemency. heraldsun.com.au |