Work keeps confined Assange sane: dad

Julian Assange is enduring harsh conditions in the Ecuadorean embassy in London, says his father. Source: AAP JULIAN Assange cannot even look out of the windows of the Ecuadorean embassy in London, but his confinement has not dampened his work...

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Aust firms need to learn China's rules: PM

Prime Minister Julia Gillard's starts her first full day of talks at the Boao Forum for Asia. Source: AAP AUSTRALIANS doing business in China will be offered training in how to play by its rules and avoid jail under a new program. At least...

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Water leak feared at Japan nuke plant

THE operator of Japan's crippled nuclear plant says it is moving tonnes of highly radioactive water from a temporary storage tank to another because of a possible leak. TEPCO said on Saturday about 108 tonnes the water are believed to have breached...

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NSW govt will slash school jobs: union

A TEACHER'S union says a newspaper advertisement, where it accuses the NSW government of depriving the state's children of a decent education, is accurate. The state government wants the NSW Teachers Federation to apologise for the full-page...

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Flood toll mounts in Argentina

Heavy flooding in Argentina has led to the deaths of at least 25 people in the city of La Plata. Source: AAP THE death toll from massive flooding in Argentina has risen to 56, prompting three days of national mourning and drawing a message...

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Thousands rally in Indonesia's Aceh

THOUSANDS of demonstrators have rallied in Indonesia's Aceh in support of a local bid to adopt a separatist flag as the staunchly Islamic province's official emblem. A 3000-strong crowd, including many women wearing the Islamic head scarf, waved...

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NSW child protection workers strike

CHILD protection workers in Sydney's west and northwest have held stop work meetings to protest over understaffing and a lack of resources. The industrial action follows a NSW Ombudsman report released last week, which said there was a "lack...

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Ministers say workers' super won't be hit

Superannuation Minister Bill Shorten says protecting workers' earning is the government's priority. Source: AAP SENIOR Gillard government ministers have talked down the prospect of changes to superannuation impacting on the vast bulk of Australian...

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US nuke board warns of explosion risk

UNDERGROUND tanks that hold a stew of toxic, radioactive waste at America's most contaminated nuclear site pose a possible risk of explosion, officials say. State and federal authorities have long known hydrogen gas could build up inside the...

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First political prisoners freed in Sudan

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has told parliament he will release all political prisoners. Source: AAP SUDANESE authorities have reportedly released six political prisoners, with President Omar al-Bashir vowing to free all political detainees....

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SA happy to reveal help to Holden

THE South Australian government will reveal the amount of cash provided to local carmakers over the past decade. Mr Weatherill said he was happy to detail the support offered to both Holden and Mitsubishi before it closed its assembly operations...

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Bridge family can still sue over asbestos

THE family of pioneering politician Ernie Bridge can continue legal action over the asbestos-related diseases which are claimed to have led to his death on Sunday. Mr Bridge, the Kimberley MLA from 1980 to 2001, died in Perth on Sunday, aged...

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Passenger's touring helps No 1 single

BRITISH singer-songwriter Passenger scores his eighth international number one placement by moving up one spot to the top of the ARIA Singles Chart with his hit Let Her Go. Previously he has topped the charts in Belgium, The Netherlands, Ireland,...

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Asia manufacturing picks up in March: data

MANUFACTURING activity across Asia expanded in April with widely watched barometers suggesting the region's export-dependent economies were continuing to recover. China's official purchasing managers' index (PMI) hit 50.9 in March, its highest...

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South Korea leader vows retaliation

North Korea's rubber-stamp parliament is set to meet at a time of soaring military tensions. Source: AAP SOUTH Korea's new president has promised a strong military response to any North Korean provocation after Pyongyang announced the two countries...

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Anti-poacher African chopper crash kills 5

A SOUTH African military helicopter has crashed during an anti-rhino poaching patrol over Kruger National Park, killing five people, the army says. "The helicopter was on a scheduled aerial patrol of the Kruger National Park as part of Operation...

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I'm OK, says assaulted NZ cricketer Ryder

Cricketer Jesse Ryder, who was critically injured in an assault, wants supporters to know he's "OK". Source: AAP NEW Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder, who was critically injured in a brutal assault, wants supporters to know he's "OK". Ryder,...

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Ten lost hikers found in Vic high country

TEN missing hikers have been found safe and well in Victoria's Bogong High Plains. The group set off from Youngs Hut around lunch time on Saturday and headed along Youngs Top Walking Track before contacting emergency services about 6pm (AEDT)....

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