Monday, February 18, 2008
Tests on sunscreen nanoparticles 'reassuring'
Early studies on the safety of zinc oxide nanoparticles used in sunscreens are reassuring, say scientists.[MORE]
Pakistanis brave violence to vote in key election
Pakistani election officials say at least 14 people were killed and nearly 100 injured in election-related violence across Pakistan.[MORE]
Many Aboriginal kids exposed to unsafe wiring: report
The co-author of a new report which assessed the quality of around 4,000 houses in Aboriginal communities says many children are exposed to dangerous wiring.[MORE]
Police look out for scavengers after Mackay floods
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says she is concerned by reports that some people are scavenging for belongings in the flood-hit north Queensland city of Mackay.[MORE]
Serbia files criminal charges against Kosovo leaders
Serbia's police have filed criminal charges against Kosovo Albanian leaders for "organising the proclamation of a phoney state on Serbian territory".[MORE]
Suicide bomb kills 35 in Afghanistan
A suicide car bomber has killed 35 civilians in an attack targeting Canadian troops in the Afghan border town of Spin Boldak.[MORE]
UN urges aid for Tajikistan as winter crisis worsens
The United Nations is appealing for urgent humanitarian aid for Tajikistan, saying that 260,000 people needed food aid after extreme cold knocked out electricity supplies.[MORE]
Store manager to resign over welfare management workload
The store manager in the central Australian town of Yuendumu says she will resign from her position when income management is introduced to the town later this year.[MORE]
Melbourne greets Kosovo independence with protests, celebrations
Hundreds of Serbians have demonstrated outside the United States consulate in Melbourne against Kosovo's declaration of independence.[MORE]
E Timor sets one-month deadline to catch attackers
East Timor's Acting President Fernando Lasama De Araujo has set a one-month deadline for catching the people involved in last week's attacks on President Xanana Gusmao and Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta.[MORE]
Calls for probe into Somare shareholding in shipping company
Anti-corruption body Transparency International is calling for Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, Sir Michael Somare, to be investigated over the ownership of a share in a shipping certification company.[MORE]
Rio holds out for higher iron ore price
Rio Tinto has acknowledged Asian steelmakers' decision to pay the Brazilian miner Vale 65 per cent more for iron ore this year but says it is holding out for an even higher price.[MORE]
Chinese seamen rescued off Philippine coast
The coastguard in the Philippines has rescued 26 Chinese seamen who disappeared after their ship sank off the north-western coast. [MORE]
Edwards confident in new look Adelaide midfield
Adelaide Crows veteran Tyson Edwards says the team is excited about its midfield options this year.[MORE]
Roar facing player exodus: Reddy
Queensland Roar goalkeeper Liam Reddy says last night's A-League preliminary final defeat is the last time the current squad will play together.[MORE]
Trial of former minister Orkopoulous adjourned
The District Court trial of former New South Wales Aboriginal affairs minister Milton Orkopoulos has been adjourned until tomorrow.[MORE]
Govt orders review into fighter jet needs
The Federal Government has announced a review into what sort of fighter jets Australia needs until 2045.[MORE]
Pair guilty over attacks on police officers
A District Court jury has convicted two men over the assault of two police officers during a brawl at Meekatharra, in the state's Mid West, two years ago.[MORE]
Crows propose drugs policy confidentiality clause
Adelaide Crows chief executive Steven Trigg says his club is prepared to sign a confidentiality agreement if the AFL will amend its drug policy and informs clubs of a player's positive drug test on the first occasion.[MORE]
Steel deal could deliver higher profits to Aussie miners
Asian steel manufacturers have agreed to pay 65 per cent more for iron ore this year, in a deal that is expected to boost the fortunes of Australian miners.[MORE]
Court finds Prouds customers duped by fake discounts
The Federal Court has found jewellery retailer Prouds deceived consumers into believing items were being sold at discounted prices.[MORE]
APEC protester jailed for assaulting police
A man has been sentenced to a maximum of four years and seven months in prison for assaulting police during a demonstration as part of the APEC protests in Sydney last year.[MORE]
Nielsen tells tourists to look at their own game
Australian cricket coach Tim Nielsen says he is amused at comments by Sri Lanka and India about Australia's lack of form and has recommended they concentrate on their own average performances.[MORE]
Man linked to missing persons case found dead
A man connected to a notorious missing persons case in far north Queensland has been found dead in a public toilet block. [MORE]
Roommate denies Kovco was showing off with gun
One of the soldiers in the room with Private Jake Kovco when he was shot in Iraq in 2006 has rejected suggestions at a Sydney coronial inquiry he is not telling the full story of what happened.[MORE]
