Saturday, January 12, 2008
Govt approves $40m Bowen prawn farm
The Queensland Government has given conditional approval for the construction of a $40 million prawn farm near Bowen in the north of the state.[MORE]
Maid beheaded in Saudi Arabia for murder
An Indonesian housemaid has been beheaded by sword in Saudi Arabia after being convicted of killing her female employer, the interior ministry said.[MORE]
Taiwan oppn takes early lead in election
Taiwan's main opposition Nationalist Party (KMT) has taken a big lead in early election results, boosting its hopes to retake the presidency in March and auguring improved relations with China.[MORE]
Crews control Tas bushfires
Fire crews have contained a bushfire that was threatening homes on Hobart's eastern shore at Clarendon Vale.[MORE]
Suharto corruption charges 'not a priority' says President
Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono says his Government is not pressing to settle a civil case against former President Suharto while he is gravely ill.[MORE]
Bullets shoot down Taipans, Tigers come from behind
The Brisbane Bullets exacted sweet revenge on the Cairns Taipans as they cruised to a 101-79 win in their NBL fixture at the Brisbane Convention Centre on Saturday evening.[MORE]
Redknapp rejects Newcastle offer
Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp decided on Saturday to turn down an offer to succeed Sam Allardyce as Newcastle United manager.[MORE]
Bulleen triumphant over Christchurch
Bulleen made amends for Friday's narrow loss to the Rangers with a 90-74 victory over Christchurch in their round 14 WNBL fixture at the Veneto Club on Saturday evening.[MORE]
India fire destroys 3,000 shops
An enormous fire has swept through a market in eastern India, gutting more than 3,000 shops and leaving nearly a dozen firefighters injured, a fire official said.[MORE]
At least 30 killed in Nigeria fuel tanker blast
At least 30 people have been killed after a fuel tanker exploded in Port Harcourt, the hub of Nigeria's multi-billion-dollar oil industry, police and residents said.[MORE]
Guccione falls at final hurdle in Sydney
Chris Guccione's dream run at the Sydney International came to an end just short of the prize when he lost in straight sets to Russian Dmitry Tursonov in the final on Saturday evening.[MORE]
WA fires tear through 50,000 hectares
About 120 firefighters are still working to contain a blaze that has been burning along Western Australia's south coast since Tuesday.[MORE]
Lightning sparks 14 new Vic blazes
Lightning strikes have started 14 bushfires across Victoria today.[MORE]
NZ pencils in date for Hillary funeral
New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark says a state funeral for Sir Edmund Hillary will most likely be held on January 22.[MORE]
Jets victorious in thrilling coast derby
The Newcastle Jets prevailed 2-1 in a exhilarating contest over neighbouring rivals Central Coast Mariners in the penultimate round of the A-League at Blue Tongue Stadium in Gosford on Saturday evening.[MORE]
Nadal tips Murray as future world number one
Rafael Nadal has tipped Andy Murray as a future world number one, forecasting an "unbelievable" year for the 20-year-old Scot.[MORE]
We must confront Sydney issues: Nielsen
Australian coach Tim Nielsen says one of the biggest issues facing his all-conquering side as it prepares for the third Test against India at the WACA Ground is confronting the bitter fall-out from the controversial second Test in Sydney.[MORE]
Police hunt escaped Rockhampton prisoner
Police are searching for a prisoner who has escaped from a low security facility in Rockhampton, in central Queensland.[MORE]
Japan vows to continue whaling, despite Greenpeace chase
Japan has defended its plans to kill up to 1,000 whales in the Southern Ocean despite the interception of its fleet by Greenpeace.[MORE]
All square at break in derby thriller
Two early goals set the scene for an exciting first period between the Central Coast Mariners and Newcastle Jets as they renewed hostilities in the latest local derby at Blue Tongue Stadium this evening.[MORE]
Sparkling Mitcham takes out 10-metre platform
Matthew Mitcham has won the mens' ten-metre platform event at the Australian Diving Championships in Adelaide.[MORE]
Firefighters to battle fierce winds in Tas blazes
Tasmanian firefighters are bracing for strong winds as they fight several bushfires around the state.[MORE]
Hayden still a chance for Perth
Australian coach Tim Nielsen believes injured opener Matthew Hayden has a reasonable chance of making the third Test against India.[MORE]
Iraq troop withdrawal on track: Bush
US President George W Bush has announced the United States is on track to complete the withdrawal of 20,000 troops from Iraq by mid-year, and further reductions will depend on military recommendations.[MORE]
60 killed in Sri Lanka rebel, military battle
Thirty-six hours of intense fighting across Sri Lanka's north has left at least 59 rebels and one soldier dead, the military said, a day ahead of a visit by a Japanese special peace envoy.[MORE]
