Charlie's Country looks for Oscars nod

AFTER a rapturous reception at Cannes, Australian film Charlie's Country is in line for an Oscars nod. THE story of an Aboriginal man who takes a stand after the invasion of his Arnhem Land community is Australia's entry for Best Foreign Language...

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CSG risks can be managed: chief scientist

THE NSW Greens are calling for coal seam gas (CSG) mining to be banned across the state despite the NSW chief scientist backing the controversial industry. AFTER more than 18 months of investigating the industry, Professor Mary O'Kane handed...

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HK protesters threaten to occupy buildings

PROTEST leaders clarified their ultimatum for the Hong Kong government on Wednesday, after pro-democracy demonstrators turned their backs on a Chinese flag-raising ceremony on National Day. "BECAUSE the government ordered police to fire 87 rounds...

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At least 1,119 Iraqis killed in Sept: UN

AT least 1,119 Iraqis died in violence in September, the UN mission in Baghdad says. WEDNESDAY'S statement says 854 civilians and 265 members of the Iraqi security forces were killed and 1,946 Iraqis were wounded last month. The worst-hit city...

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50th anniversary of Japan's bullet train

JAPAN celebrated the 50th anniversary of its emblematic bullet train with several ceremonies around the country on Wednesday. WHEN it began, the bullet train was the world's first high velocity train and became the Asian country's symbol of...

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