Monday, February 25, 2008
Roxon defends Health Reform Commission
Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon says the newly-formed Health Reform Commission will be invaluable, despite there being no assurance the Government will adopt any of its recommendations.[MORE]
Gates to lobby US Congress over Raptors: Fitzgibbon
Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon says he is delighted United States Secretary of Defence Robert Gates will lobby the US Congress to allow the sale of a highly advanced fighter plane.[MORE]
Pakistan army general killed in suicide blast
A suicide car bomber has killed the Pakistani army's top medical officer and at least three other people in a brazen attack in the country's main garrison city, officials said.[MORE]
Cabbies to strike over operation licensing rules
Around 500 taxi drivers are planning to stop work on Wednesday morning, to protest against licensing arrangements that allow peak period taxis to operate from 5:00am to 9:00am.[MORE]
Kings take lead in NBL semis
The Sydney Kings have taken a 1-0 lead in the best of three NBL semi-finals series against the Perth Wildcats after a thrilling three-point win in Sydney tonight.[MORE]
UK Govt praises China over Darfur
The British Government has praised China's efforts to help bring about an end to conflict in Darfur. [MORE]
Skycity chief takes casino of the market
The owner of Adelaide Casino Skycity says the gaming venue is no longer for sale. [MORE]
No charges laid over Inglis incident
The Melbourne Storm have confirmed that five-eighth Greg Inglis was involved in an altercation outside the Normanby Hotel in Brisbane on Sunday night.[MORE]
PNG pharmacy attacks ABC over unsafe medication exposure
A major Papua New Guinea pharmacy chain has criticised the ABC TV's Foreign Correspondent program for showing footage of the company's staff selling unsafe medicine. [MORE]
Wheelchair bomber kills senior Iraqi policeman
A suicide bomber in a wheelchair has killed a top policeman and wounded four others in an attack on the police operations centre in the Iraqi city of Samarra, police said.[MORE]
2nd Iraq pilgrim attack kills 4
Four Shiite pilgrims have been killed in Baghdad, a day after 63 devotees were slaughtered by a suicide bomber in an attack US officials said was carried out by Al Qaeda militants.[MORE]
Russia renews support for Serbs over Kosovo
Russia's likely next president Dmitry Medvedev has told Serbian leaders there would be no shift in his country's support for Serbian sovereignty over Kosovo.[MORE]
Butt cleared of murder charge
A Southern Tasmanian man Terrence David Butt has been cleared of a charge of murder.[MORE]
Palestinian protesters form human chain
Palestinians protesting against an Israeli-led blockade have formed a human chain along roads in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, and Israel has threatened to use force if they tried to surge into its territory.[MORE]
Secret police vote deferred
The Tasmanian Police Association has deferred a planned secret vote to test officers' confidence in the next police commissioner Jack Johnston.[MORE]
Earthquake hits Indonesia, tsunami alert cancelled
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island, briefly triggering a tsunami alert, seismologists said, but there were no reports of damage.[MORE]
New alleged Collins victim breaks silence
Another alleged victim of former Northern Territory Labor senator Bob Collins has spoken out against him.[MORE]
Teacher pleads guilty to sex acts with student
A Geraldton teacher has pleaded guilty to charges relating to 33 sexual acts he committed against a teenage girl under his authority.[MORE]
Japan eyes exemptions in Aust FTA talks
Japan has proposed to Australia that rice, wheat, beef, dairy products and sugar be taken off the table in negotiating a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA).[MORE]
Dixie investigated over WA attacks
A British Court has sentenced convicted killer Mark Dixie to life imprisonment for the 2005 rape and stabbing murder of 18-year-old Sally-Anne Bowman.[MORE]
Largest exhibition by Aust artist opens in Osaka
The largest international exhibition of work by an Australian artist has opened in Japan.[MORE]
Dhoni avoids penalty for illegal gloves
Indian captain MS Dhoni has avoided a penalty for using illegal wicket-keeping gloves during Sunday's tri-series loss to Australia.[MORE]
Samuels suspended for suspect bowling action
Part-time West Indian off-spinner Marlon Samuels has been suspended from international cricket because of a suspect bowling action.[MORE]
Cornes reveals painful saga during election campaign
One of Labor's most conspicuous candidates in last year's election, Nicole Cornes, has revealed there was a harrowing saga playing out behind the scenes of her very public humiliation.[MORE]
Vukovic handed 15-month suspension, will serve 9
Central Coast Mariners goalkeeper Danny Vukovic has been suspended for 15 months for striking referee Mark Shield during the closing stages of Sunday's A-League Grand Final against Newcastle.[MORE]
