| 'Urgent action needed' to save koalas The new Federal Environment Minister is under pressure to deliver some form of protection for the koala. abc.net.au |
Desalination plant handed over to Qld Government The Queensland Opposition says there has been a strange lack of fanfare for the official handover of the Tugun desalination plant on the Gold Coast. abc.net.au |
AWASH IN WEATHER Photo of news crew standing in flooded parking lot in Carolina Beach, NC, as rains soak East Coast query.nytimes.com |
Philippines braces for super typhoon over weekend A super typhoon is barreling toward the eastern Philippines, prompting authorities to mobilize rescuers, open up evacuation centers and put army troops on alert. msnbc.msn.com |
Source of Coffs Harbour oil spill not known The Fire Brigade's hazardous materials unit was called to a serious oil spill at the Coffs Harbour marina yesterday. abc.net.au |