| Talks continue over damaged rock art The Department of Environment and Heritage says it is continuing to hold talks with a cement company accused of damaging Indigenous rock art in the Burrup Peninsula in the Pilbara. abc.net.au |
Teen sailor edges close to the equator TEENAGER Jessica Watson is on course to tick off her first major milestone in her solo circumnavigation of the world when she crosses the equator next week, exactly a month after leaving Sydney. news.com.au |
Boost for Obama health plan as deadline looms US senators are readying for a crucial vote on Monday (local time) to pave the way for healthcare reform, President Barack Obama's top domestic priority, after a key holdout senator said he would back the sweeping legislation. abc.net.au |
Rich robbed for battlers' tax cuts MILLIONS on welfare will get incentives to work longer and the rich face the loss of tax breaks. news.com.au |
Buildings damaged as Laurence charges inland Emergency crews will have to wait until daybreak to determine the extent of the damage caused by Cyclone Laurence on Western Australia's north-west coast. abc.net.au |