DETENTION centres are being dramatically remodelled in a bid to riot-proof them, including ceilings and roofs being toughened or completely replaced.
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Fatal helicopter flaw 20 years old
A HELICOPTER that crashed killing an Australian soldier used a flight control system identified nearly 20 years ago as causing handling issues at low speed, a paper…
Nauru Asylum Camps Not Ready For Women, Children
The Government of Nauru says women and children can not be housed in its processing centre for asylum seekers until the accommodation provided is more than a tent…
No spud decision until science reviewed
Agriculture Minister Joe Ludwig has promised no decision to import New Zealand potatoes will be made until a scientific review is finalised. Democratic Labor Party (DLP) senator John…
Police had to dive out of the way of speeding gran who thought they were crooks
A great-granny speedster who struck and nearly ran down a police officer who was trying to pull her over could lose her driver’s licence permanently. Gold Coast woman…
‘Investment approach’ to welfare introduced
Legislation introducing an "investment approach'' to welfare has been signed off by the Cabinet and will go before a select committee after its first reading in Parliament this…
Latest Newspoll puts Gillard ahead
Labor and Prime Minister Julia Gillard have improved their standing in two new opinion polls published on Monday.
Man tells of ‘unearthly’ UFO over his Melbourne home
A western suburbs man claims he has footage of a UFO over Melbourne. Albanvale resident Ivan, who did not want his surname published, said he filmed the fast-moving…
Aussie creates $8500 steel tsunami survival pod
Matt Duncan was so affected by watching coverage of the devastating Japanese tsunami that he has now built a survival pod to help others avoid tragedy. Just days…
United parliament condemns Islam protest
Both sides of federal parliament have united in their condemnation of a violent Islamic protest in Sydney on the weekend.