Australian News
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FMG warning on mining infrastructure
The chief executive of Fortescue Metals Group, Andrew Forrest, says Australia is losing its global dominance in the iron ore sector because of poor infrastructure planning.
ABC - November 19, 2009, 9:03 pm -
Lightning sparks fires on catastrophic day
More than 20 bushfires are burning in catastrophic conditions on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula, but the risk from the worst of them has been reduced, and firefighters are also getting the upper hand on another large bushfire on Yorke Peninsula.
ABC - November 19, 2009, 8:53 pm -
Greens push for voluntary euthanasia
The Greens M-P Robin Chapple has introduced a Private Members bill to parliament pushing for voluntary euthanasia to become legal.
ABC - November 19, 2009, 8:23 pm -
'Humungous effort' on catastrophic day
South Australian firefighters have got the upper hand over more than 20 fires that threatened the state this afternoon but there are still concerns about two potentially dangerous fires.
ABC - November 19, 2009, 8:07 pm -
Woman fronts court after man set on fire
A court in north-east Victoria has been told a Wangaratta woman who allegedly set a man on fire had planned to kill him.
ABC - November 19, 2009, 7:20 pm -
Crackdown on drink-driving begins tonight
Northern Territory Police are gearing up to launch a three week, national drink-driving blitz from midnight tonight.
ABC - November 19, 2009, 6:39 pm -
Size of Batchelor Institute bailout revealed
The Federal Government has revealed it has shelled out millions of dollars to bail out the Batchelor Institute in the Northern Territory.
ABC - November 19, 2009, 6:34 pm -
Parliament farewells longest serving clerk
The longest-serving clerk in Federal Parliament has been acknowledged for his dedication and independent advice over 21 years.
ABC - November 19, 2009, 6:29 pm -
Special schools get a $30m boost
The Education Minister, Paul Henderson, has announced a $30 million boost for special schools in the Northern Territory.
ABC - November 19, 2009, 6:17 pm -
Police 'struggling' to deal with alcohol incidents
Acting Police Commissioner Bruce Wernham says 35,000 people were taken into protective custody in the Northern Territory last financial year because of alcohol.
ABC - November 19, 2009, 6:00 pm -
Killer's 6th parole bid rejected
Executive Council has recommended a sixth parole application by a convicted murderer be refused.
ABC - November 19, 2009, 5:56 pm -
Separated twin talking after surgery
One of the twins separated in a marathon operation on Monday is awake and "looks fantastic".
ABC - November 19, 2009, 5:55 pm -
13 years on, mum charged with baby's murder
A Sydney woman will appear in court in December after being charged with the murder of her baby girl 13 years ago.
ABC - November 19, 2009, 5:31 pm -
Former scout leader pleads guilty to child pornography offences
Prosecutors in Perth have called for a former scout leader to be jailed for possessing thousands of images of child pornography.
ABC - November 19, 2009, 4:48 pm -
Stansbury marina plan vetoed by SA Govt
The South Australian Government has rejected a proposed $100 million marina and housing development for Stansbury on Yorke Peninsula.
ABC - November 19, 2009, 4:38 pm -
Peter Cundall arrested at pulp mill protest
ABC gardening personality Peter Cundall has been arrested outside Tasmania's Parliament during a protest against Gunns' Tamar Valley pulp mill.
ABC - November 19, 2009, 4:30 pm -
Libs' RAH rebuild inadequate, warns specialist
A burns specialist says parts of the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) not earmarked to be rebuilt under an Opposition plan will need to be upgraded within years.
ABC - November 19, 2009, 4:24 pm -
'Chilling' hatchett attacker's 'fantasies of grandeur'
Tasmania's Chief Justice Ewan Crawford described it as a chilling crime.
ABC - November 19, 2009, 4:21 pm -
Blazes burning across NSW
Firefighters are working to control several blazes burning across New South Wales, but the Rural Fire Service (RFS) says no properties are under threat at this stage.
ABC - November 19, 2009, 4:17 pm -
Murder inquiry: More guns found
Tasmanian Police are investigating whether the discovery of three more firearms can be linked to the murder of a Campbell Town man.
ABC - November 19, 2009, 4:14 pm
