NorgdomABC drops its squiggle
1pointsThe Australian Broadcasting Corporation has confirmed they plan to toss out the famous squiggle logo that has seen them through more than 40 years of broadcasting.
Harbhajan fine 50% India's Aussies tour continues
1pointsThe controversy appears to have settle once for all and better cricket game to prevail between the two teams.
Apology will foster victim mentality: Opposition
1pointsTHE Opposition has launched a pre-emptive attack on the Rudd Government's planned apology to Aboriginal people, saying it would just reinforce a "victim mentality".
Citizenship test 'must be more relevant'
1pointsImmigration Minister Chris Evans says the federal government will review the citizenship test because some of the questions may be inappropriate.
Thai parliament to elect Samak Sundaravej PM
1pointsSamak Sundaravej, the charismatic leader of the newly elected People Power Party has been elected by Thailand Parliament as the 25 th Prime Minister of Thailand.
Suharto last journey with highest state honours
1points”Indonesia’s success as a modern democracy is a major interest not just to Australia, but to our region and the world.” Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd expressed his sorrow to Suharto’s family and the Indonesian people.
Border Gavaskar Tropy with Aussie: Adelaide Test
1pointsRicky Ponting gets Border-Gavasker Trophy.Ricky said India played well in Australia.Ricky paid glowing tributes to Adam Gilchrist on his retirement from test cricket.We enjoyed playing this series.Ricky added.
Australian artist bags comics prize
1pointsWestern Australian author Shaun Tan has won Album of the Year at Angouleme, one of the world's biggest comic book festivals.
Sacked Customs crew refuses to abandon ship
1pointsThe sacked crew of the Customs ship the Triton is refusing to disembark, fearing replacement by cheaper, foreign labour.
Former Indonesian President Suharto dies
1points“Father has returned to God," Suharto"s eldest daughter, Siti Hariyanti “Tutut" Rukmana, told reporters breaking down in tears. “We ask that if he had any faults, please forgive them…may he be absolved of all his mistakes," she said.
Navy reaches troubled Spanish ship
1pointsAn Australian Royal Navy ship has successfully rendezvoused with a Spanish fishing boat carrying a seriously injured crewman in the Indian Ocean.
Committee to investigate rising homelessness rate
1pointsPrime Minister Kevin Rudd has announced the Federal Government will establish a committee to find out why homelessness is on the rise.
Govt to means test family tax benefit
1pointsFamily tax benefit recipients will be means tested as part of Federal Government moves to slash spending
Wrong plane recalled due to burst tyre
1pointsA Jetstar flight to Hamilton Island was ordered back to Brisbane today with a suspected burst tyre - but it was the wrong plane.
The Bulletin shuts down
1pointsAustralia's longest-running magazine, The Bulletin, has been shut down, ending its 128-year history.
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