NorgdomQantas investigation grows after second scare
1pointsAn inquiry into an incident involving a Qantas airliner over Western Australia's north-west a week ago will be combined with an investigation into an earlier incident in the same area.
Coral growth drops sharply on Great Barrier Reef
1pointsNew research on the Great Barrier Reef says coral growth has fallen to the slowest rate in more than 400 years.
Gun, handcuffs, capsicum spray stolen from police
1pointsQueensland police are trying to find a police utility belt that has been missing since yesterday afternoon.
Iran confirms detaining Iranian-Canadian blogger
1pointsThe Iranian judiciary confirmed on Tuesday that a prominent Iranian-Canadian blogger is under arrest over remarks he allegedly made about key figures in the Shiite faith, local media reported.
Investors Were Losers In 2008
1pointsThe many losers on the Australian share market in 2008 far outweighed the winners, and they were mostly ordinary mum and dad investors
People call Triple-0 for 'chicken tips'
1pointsQueensland's emergency response triple-zero phone number has received calls asking how long it takes to roast a chicken; to order a taxi; and complaining that a cab driver wouldn't wind up their window.
Israel vows to destroy Hamas brick by brick
1pointsA senior Israeli military officer says Israel is striking at the entire Hamas Government in the Gaza Strip, not just terrorists and people who launch rockets into Israel.
Perth beaches closed after shark sighting
1pointsAuthorities say the rescue helicopter which was searching for missing shark victim Brian Guest near Rockingham spotted the shark this morning about 200 metres off the shore at Cottesloe.
Time.com Bush's $1 Trillion War on Terror
1pointsThe news that President Bush's war on terror will soon have cost the U.S. taxpayer $1 trillion - and counting - is unlikely to spread much Christmas cheer in these tough economic times.
Australia may take ex-Guantanamo inmates
1pointsUS authorities have approached Australia and other countries about resettling former detainees from the US military jail at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba.
Among Dolphins, Tool-Using Handymen Are Women
1pointsIn the deep, lucid channels of Australia's Shark Bay, wild bottlenose dolphins have discovered tools, raising provocative questions about the origins of intelligent behavior, the nature of learning and the birth of technology.
Nearly $1b in Xmas gifts 'unwanted'
1pointsAlmost $1 billion worth of Christmas presents didn't hit the mark this year, according to an annual survey on gift giving.
Pakistan cancels army leave as India tensions rise
1pointsPakistan canceled army leave and redeployed some troops Friday in a sign of rising tension with India.
Rare SA BMW Number Plates will go up for Auction
1pointsA distinctive vehicle deserves a distinctive or unique identifier. In 2009 you will be able purchase the ultimate one-off accessory for your favourite set of wheels. The BMW Classic Name Plate with only the letters ‘BMW’ will go up for auction.
Bruce Jeffrey Pardo - Santa Killer
1pointsBruce Pardo - dressed as Santa Claus and opened fire at a Christmas party near the US city of Los Angeles, killing at least three people and starting a fire
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