Detainees still on roof of Sydney centre
Eight Chinese nationals look set to spend a second night on the roof of a Sydney
detention centre as authorities struggle to negotiate a breakthrough with one of
Gillard taking up residence in The Lodge
Julia Gillard will move into the prime minister's official Canberra residence during
the next couple of days.
Minister undermines Brumby on euthanasia
Victorian Premier John Brumby has been undermined by one of his own ministers, who
says an euthanasia debate should be back on the state parliament's agenda.
Man pleads guilty to WA stabbing murder
A Perth man has pleaded guilty to murdering a 21-year-old man by stabbing him to death.
Alessio Di Risio's body was found by his father outside his Tuart Hill home in
Villawood detainees threatening to jump
A rooftop protest at a Sydney detention centre by nine Chinese nationals, one of
whom is pregnant, looks set to enter its first night with no sign of a breakthrough.
Health Minister Hames helped patient die
As the euthanasia bill is debated in the West Australian parliament, state Health
Minister Dr Kim Hames has revealed he helped a terminally ill patient die with a
Gillard, Gusmao in refugee talks
Prime Minister Julia Gillard is forging ahead with her plan to establish a regional
refugee processing hub in East Timor, discussing the issue with her counterpart
Xanana Gusmao.
Australia commits to Delhi Games
Australia remains committed to contesting the Delhi Commonwealth Games as other
nations consider withdrawing amid a litany of embarrassing problems with the
sporting event.
Keneally won't stand aside 'accused' MP
NSW Premier Kristina Keneally says she won't stand aside parliamentary secretary
Angela D'Amore, despite allegations the Labor MP has rorted her staff expenses.
Nations consider opting out of Delhi
Nations were considering withdrawing from the Delhi Commonwealth Games while concern
and embarrassment surrounding the event mounted when the weightlifting venue ceiling
