Alice Springs police say they have arrested a 14-year-old girl after four hours of negotiations on a CBD rooftop. more…
Piggery quarantined for swine flu
A PIGGERY in central western New South Wales has been placed under quarantine after testing found it had been infected with a swine flu, most likely introduced by its own staff. more…
Households front and centre of financial crisis
Households are bigger victims of this financial crisis because they have taken on risks that used to be covered by governments. more…
Man jailed for $6m fraud of elderly
A CONVEYANCER is behind bars for swindling $6 million from his clients, many of them elderly people who regarded him as a friend. more…
Exiled Uighur leader not a terrorist: Smith
Australia has rejected China’s objections over next week’s visit to the country by the exiled Uighur leader Rebiya Kadeer. more…
