Landslide kills 5 in flood-stricken Mexico
A landslide buried several cars and killed at least five people in the latest disaster blamed on weeks of heavy rains that have caused havoc in central and southern Mexico, authorities said Tuesday. msnbc.msn.com |
Diesel pollution averted in the Coffs Harbour marina
New South Wales Maritime and Water police are investigating the sinking of a fishing trawler at Coffs Harbour earlier this week. abc.net.au |
Murray-Darling plan 'doesn't consider ACT growth'
ACT Water Minister Simon Corbell says the long-awaited Murray-Darling plan will have a significant impact on the Territory. abc.net.au |
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 ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
PNG awarded dubious Golden Chainsaw
Environmental lobby group Greenpeace has given the Papua New Guinea government its Golden Chainsaw award for failing to protect the country's rainforests. abc.net.au |