Police urge calm after rape victim dies

NEW Delhi's top police officer and chief minister have urged people to mourn the death of a gang-rape victim in a peaceful manner as large parts of the city centre were sealed off. Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar asked people to maintain calm...

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Archaeologists uncover 800-year-old bones

ARCHAEOLOGISTS in central Mexico have uncovered the bones of 12 children and adults who may have been buried 800 years ago. The skeletons were discovered as the archaeologists supervised the installation of a new drain in an old neighbourhood...

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NSW road toll rises to eight

THE NSW holiday road toll has risen to eight after a motorcyclist died following a collision with a ute in the state's north. Police said a man in his 60s was riding his motorbike on the Summerland Way, near Whiporie, when it hit a Mazda ute...

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Aust shares close higher

THE Australian share market has hit 19-month highs on the last full day of trading for 2012, buoyed by gains among resources stocks. It has risen 12 out of its last 14 sessions, is up by more than 15 per cent for the year and on target for its...

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NSW car park fire causes evacuations

TWO people have been taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation after a car caught fire in the underground car park of a Central Coast shopping centre. It's believed the two people taken to Gosford Hospital for treatment were not in the...

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Myki could be better: Melb transport boss

THE new myki ticketing system in Melbourne still needs improvement, according to its boss. Myki smartcards will be the only ticket that can be used on public transport from Saturday when the system permanently replaces Metcard in the city. ...

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Man accused of robbing Sydney postman

A MAN who allegedly robbed a postman of his mailbag has been charged with a number of offences. Police say about 8.40am (AEDT) on Thursday, a 49-year-old man who was delivering mail near Memorial Drive in Liverpool was accosted by three men...

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Toyota pays $US1.1bn over recalls

Toyota Motor Corp has reached a settlement in a case involving lawsuits over accelerations problems. Source: AAP TOYOTA says it has agreed to pay about $US1.1 billion ($A1.07 billion) to settle a class action lawsuit launched by US vehicle...

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Katter's party also considers LNP tactic

PETER Beattie's suggestion that Queensland Labor invite former MPs to boost its shadow cabinet has been endorsed by the state's third political party, which says it's also considering the idea. Katter's Australian Party (KAP) national director...

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Severe storm warning for NSW

Thunderstorms may cause heavy rain and flash flooding over large parts of NSW, forecasters warn. Source: AAP THE Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for large parts of NSW, with emergency authorities urging residents...

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Melbourne celebrates sunny Christmas

MELBOURNE'S tricky weather took a Christmas Day holiday this year when the sunshine arrived just in time for lunches and church services. Torrential storms lashed Victoria on Christmas Day last year with strong winds, flash flooding, and hail...

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Qld firies battle blaze near Fraser Coast

FIREFIGHTERS are battling a bushfire close to homes near the Queensland south coast. Up to 12 rural and urban crews were working to protect houses and put in firebreaks and backburns to contain the blaze near the Fraser Coast on Tuesday. They...

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WA bushfire warning as temperatures rise

WITH a tough bushfire season ahead for Western Australia this summer and soaring temperatures predicted over the Christmas week, emergency service authorities are reminding people to be vigilant and prepared for a bushfire threat. Research conducted...

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Awning death man was property developer

PROPERTY developer Chris Walton has been identified as the man who died when an awning collapsed on the Gold Coast. Mr Walton, who developed the $50 million Currumbin Eco Village with business partner Kerry Shepherd, was crushed on Sunday when...

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Asthma sufferers urged to check inhalers

A voluntary recall of several batches of Ventolin and Asmol inhalers is under way due to a fault. Source: AAP ASTHMA sufferers are being advised to check the label number on their inhalers following the recall of a faulty batch. Drug manufacturing...

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Morsi wins vote on Egypt's constitution

Voters have showed up in large numbers as the final round of a referendum is taking place in Egypt. Source: AAP EGYPTIANS have approved an Islamist-backed constitution in a final round of voting in a contentious referendum. Saturday's voting...

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US town in mourning inundated with gifts

Funerals are still being held at the Connecticut town where a gunman killed 20 children. Source: AAP NEWTOWN'S children have been showered with gifts - tens of thousands of teddy bears, Barbie dolls, soccer balls and board games - and those...

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Women's car insurance hike under fire

New EU rules that raise women's car insurance have come under criticism. Source: AAP NEW EU rules which raise women's car insurance costs have been slammed as "gender equality for gender equality's sake". London MEP (Member of the European...

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