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Nation - Google News Vicious Sydney bashing horrifies family - Daily Telegraph Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:30:08 GMT+00:00 Globe and Mail Vicious Sydney bashing horrifies family Daily Telegraph A man in a wheelchair has been brutally bashed with metal bars at a train station in Sydney's west. THE Canadian family of the wheelchair-bound man allegedly bashed with a metal bar in an unprovoked attack at a Sydney ... Wheelchair bashing: victim's mother 'devastated'Sydney Morning Herald Give disabled cellphones for 911 calls: advocateCBC.ca Suspects viciously assault wheelchair-bound Manitoban in AustraliaCTV.ca ABC Online -The Australian -Winnipeg Sun all 226 news articles » 'Miracle' elephant calf making steady progress - ABC Online Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:14:33 GMT+00:00 Reuters 'Miracle' elephant calf making steady progress ABC Online The newborn calf receives treatment next to its mother, Porntip (R). (AAP: Bobby-Jo Vial/Taronga Zoo) Taronga Zoo's newborn baby elephant continues to defy the odds, suckling from its mother unassisted. The 100kg male elephant calf was delivered at the ... Taronga's 'miracle' elephant 'doing well'Sydney Morning Herald Taronga's baby elephant `progessing well'Mosman Daily `Dead' elephant calf under intensive zoo careTasmania Examiner BigPond News -BBC News -Reuters all 226 news articles » Man electrocuted while repairing roof of his home on NSW north coast - Herald Sun Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:08:25 GMT+00:00 Man electrocuted while repairing roof of his home on NSW north coast Herald Sun A MAN has been electrocuted while carrying out repairs on the roof of his Port Macquarie home on the NSW north coast. The 71-year-old was found by his wife about 5.45pm yesterday, lying face down where he had been working, an Ambulance Service of NSW ... Man electrocuted on his roofABC Online all 16 news articles » Student awarded $290k compensation for bullying - ABC Online Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:16:12 GMT+00:00 ABC Online Student awarded $290k compensation for bullying ABC Online A Victorian secondary school student has been awarded $290000 compensation over bullying incidents at a school in north-west Victoria. The Supreme Court has approved an out-of-court settlement in favour of the 17-year-old former ... Bullied teenager gets $290000 in settlementThe Age Girl tormented and abused by child bullies wins landmark compensationNEWS.com.au Students' crimes 'won't fill courts'Sydney Morning Herald Herald Sun -ABC Online -ABC Online all 29 news articles » Chris Hurley due to take stand at death-in-custody inquest - NEWS.com.au Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:09:26 GMT+00:00 Sky News Chris Hurley due to take stand at death-in-custody inquest NEWS.com.au THE police officer acquitted of the manslaughter of Palm Island man Cameron Doomadgee is preparing to face an inquest into his death in custody. Senior Sergeant Chris Hurley is expected to take the stand in Townsville this afternoon. ... Arresting officer to testify at Doomadgee inquestABC Online Lawyer bias claim at Doomadgee inquestThe Australian Union 'told police to stay quiet over death'Herald Sun Courier Mail -ABC Local -Special Broadcasting Service all 99 news articles » ABC News: Top Stories Climate change is a fact, says China Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:39:00 +1100 A deputy director of China's most powerful economic ministry has come out swinging against climate change denial. Insulation bungle to hit budget bottom line Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:36:00 +1100 Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has conceded that the cost of fixing the Government's failed home insulation program will be "expensive" and may result in cuts to other government programs. 80s teen idol Corey Haim dead Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +1100 Corey Haim - a Hollywood teen star of the 1980s who became as famous for his struggles with substance abuse as his acting - has died in Los Angeles of an apparent drug overdose. He was 38. Rudd flags two-tier hospital system Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:14:00 +1100 Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says the Government will offer incentive payments to outstanding hospitals under its new health plan. 'Miracle' elephant calf making steady progress Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:01:00 +1100 Taronga Zoo's newborn baby elephant continues to defy the odds, suckling from its mother unassisted. NEWS.com.au | National Breaking News Cop to face death-in-custody inquest Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:04:05 GMT THE police officer acquitted of the manslaughter of Palm Island man Cameron Doomadgee is preparing to face an inquest into his death in custody. Government, business back equal pay case Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:44:54 GMT THE first equal pay test case under new workplace laws could deliver higher pay rates for more than 250,000 workers in the community sector, the nation's sex discrimination commissioner says. Masterpieces from Paris to be extended Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:37:35 GMT THE National Gallery of Australia will extend its Masterpieces from Paris exhibition to cater for record attendances. Man electrocuted while working on roof Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:35:22 GMT A MAN has been electrocuted while carrying out repairs on the roof of his Port Macquarie home on the NSW north coast. Cost of insulation removal to hit Budget Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:18:50 GMT THE Federal Government has warned of Budget cuts to offset the cost of stripping foil insulation installed in up to 50,000 homes under its bungled rebate scheme. ABC News: Politics Stories Downer to meet Palestinian leaders Wed, 27 Jun 2007 08:19:00 +1000 Foreign Minister Alexander Downer is due to meet the Palestinian leadership later today as part of a two-day trip to the Middle East. New development makes cars redundant Wed, 27 Jun 2007 08:19:00 +1000 A Council in north-west Sydney says it is proposing a new housing development that will reduce the number of cars on the road by providing easy access to public transport. Mental health body calls for overhaul of services Wed, 27 Jun 2007 08:16:00 +1000 A peak mental health body says it is time for a major overhaul of how Queensland's mental health services are delivered. NZ to slap fresh sanctions on Fiji Wed, 27 Jun 2007 08:06:00 +1000 The New Zealand Government is today expected to announce tougher sanctions against Fiji's interim administration. MI6 accused of Russian spy bid Wed, 27 Jun 2007 07:46:00 +1000 Russia has accused Britain's MI6 intelligence service of trying to recruit a Russian national as a spy.

Weather - Interstate Cities Forecast Australian Bureau of Meteorology - forecasts issued at 6:05 am EDT on Thursday 11 March 2010. PERTH Mostly sunny. Max 38 Friday Partly cloudy. Min 24 Max 39 Saturday Cloudy periods. Min 21 Max 30 Sunday Mostly sunny. Min 18 Max 29 ADELAIDE Fine. Mostly sunny. Max 23 Friday Fine. Sunny. Min 13 Max 27 Saturday Fine. Sunny. Min 18 Max 29 Sunday Fine. High cloud. Min 18 Max 30 MELBOURNE Shower or two clearing. Max 22 Friday Sunny. Min 13 Max 24 Saturday Sunny. Min 14 Max 25 Sunday Mostly sunny. Min 15 Max 27 HOBART Fine. Max 19 Friday Fine. Min 10 Max 20 Saturday Fine. Min 10 Max 20 Sunday Fine. Min 10 Max 22 CANBERRA Mostly sunny. Max 21 Friday Partly cloudy. Min 8 Max 20 Saturday Partly cloudy. Min 9 Max 22 Sunday Mostly sunny. Min 10 Max 23 SYDNEY Shower or two. Max 23 Friday Shower or two. Min 18 Max 23 Saturday Chance shower. Min 18 Max 23 Sunday Chance shower. Min 17 Max 23 BRISBANE Few showers Max 27 Friday Few gusty showers Min 21 Max 27 Saturday Few gusty showers Min 20 Max 26 Sunday Few gusty showers Min 19 Max 26 DARWIN Early coastal shower/storm. Max 34 Friday Early coastal shower. Min 25 Max 34 Saturday Showers/afternoon storm. Min 25 Max 33 Sunday Showers/afternoon storm. Min 25 Max 32 BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition Apology for women raped by father Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:41:19 GMT Two women raped by their father over 25 years - bearing nine of his children - are given a public apology by the authorities. Economic storm not over, says PM Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:02:44 GMT Gordon Brown warns of economic storms ahead but vows not to "let you down" as the date of the Budget is announced. Labour MP facing expenses probe Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:15:32 GMT Labour MP Harry Cohen is being investigated by the police over his expenses claims, the BBC understands. BA strike talks end without deal Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:38:27 GMT Talks between BA and the Unite union aimed at averting strike action by cabin crew break down without agreement. Scientists to review climate body Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:06:03 GMT The UN secretary general asks the world's leading science academies to review the UN's climate science body. Latest News - Yahoo!7 News Union launches equal pay test case (AAP) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:59:31 +1100 An equal pay test case could deliver higher pay rates for more than 250,000 workers in the community sector, the nation's sex discrimination commissioner says. Gurshan 'knocked out by opening door' (Yahoo!7) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:46:16 +1100 The father of the man accused of killing Indian toddler, Gurshan Singh, has claimed the death was an "innocent mistake". Man electrocuted while working on roof (AAP) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:40:21 +1100 A man has been electrocuted while carrying out repairs on the roof of his Port Macquarie home on the NSW north coast. Bikers dominate spinal cord injuries (AAP) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:38:11 +1100 Young male motorcyclists continue to dominate the ranks of those Australians who suffer a spinal cord injury. Zoo hopes to sell giant panda poo (AAP) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:24:31 +1100 Poo from Adelaide Zoo's giant pandas is being offered for sale as a premium compost for home gardens. NEWS.com.au | The Other Side Bridezilla sparks wedding shop brawl Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:35:28 GMT A FIERY bride-to-be chucks a hissy fit after staff refuse to make alterations to her dress. Woman grows 'devil' horn from top of head Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:45:57 GMT AN elderly woman left her family baffled and worried after a devil-like horn grew on her head. Trendy bistro offers breast milk cheese Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:58:51 GMT A CHEF at a trendy New York bistro is letting diners munch on fig and paprika cheese made from his wife's breast milk. Woman crashes while shaving bikini area Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:54:12 GMT A WOMAN crashed her car after giving her ex-hubby the wheel as she shaved her private parts. Police buzz in to solve vibrator mystery Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:10:42 GMT A WOMAN phones police about "suspicious noises" in her flat, but is quite embarrassed when officers find the source.

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