| Abbott trying to force vote: Brown Greens leader Bob Brown says he believes Opposition Leader Tony Abbott is trying to force Australia back to the polls. abc.net.au |
Solomons PM confident of parliament's support The Solomon Islands prime minister believes he now has the numbers to stave off a no confidence motion in his fledgling government. abc.net.au |
Blasts rock Nigeria's independence parade Nigeria's independence celebrations have been married by two car bomb blasts in the capital, Abuja. abc.net.au |
Crowds raid office of Kyrgyz nationalist party A crowd of two dozen people have raided the offices of the nationalist Kyrgyz party Ata-Zhurt in Bishkek, days ahead of tense parliamentary elections, officials say. abc.net.au |
High Aussie dollar has downside TREASURER Wayne Swan has warned of a downside to our soaring dollar, as Aussie tourists celebrate. heraldsun.com.au |