| Arctic must remain zone of peace, says Putin Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin called for "a zone of peace" in the Arctic as North Pole neighbours scramble to stake their claims to the region's energy-rich seabed. abc.net.au |
Brisbane bike hire scheme open for business The first stage of Brisbane City Council's bike hire scheme is being launched today. abc.net.au |
Hurricane Otto forms in the Atlantic Hurricane Otto forms in the Atlantic, on track that will take it farther out to sea. msnbc.msn.com |
Environmentalist wins top prize for Murray-Darling work A man working to restore the health of a key part of the Murray-Darling river system has been given a top environment award by Federal Water Minister Tony Burke. abc.net.au |
Burke visit fails to allay Griffith concerns The mayor of the south-west NSW town of Griffith says a visit from Federal Water Minister Tony Burke has done little to allay the fear in his mind about the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. abc.net.au |