Todays Australian News

Town shocked by fatal dog attack
Residents of a small town in the New South Wales Riverina are shocked by a dog attack this morning that killed a toddler and seriously injured her baby sister.
Israel to open humanitarian corridor in Gaza
The United Nations has welcomed Israel's decision to open a humanitarian corridor into the Gaza Strip.
Aussies save some face at SCG
Australia has gained some much-needed momentum heading into its tour of South Africa, completing a nail-biting 103-run win over the Proteas with 10 balls to spare in the third Test at the SCG.
Scientist's singling out of Aust coal industry 'unfair'
A mining group says a warning to incoming US President Barack Obama about Australia's coal industry is an unfounded exaggeration.
No room for Obama while Howard's in town
The White House has revealed that former Australian prime minister John Howard is one of the reasons US president-elect Barack Obama is living in a Washington hotel before his inauguration.
Alcoa job cuts 'won't affect Aust work force'
Aluminium producer Alcoa says its Australian operations will not be affected by the company's global plans to cut more than 13,000 jobs.
PNG morgue too full to accept new bodies
Health concerns have been raised over mortuary facilities in the Papua New Guinea capital.

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