Fears academic focus could isolate Aboriginal children
A Tasmanian Aboriginal leader says the Rudd Labor Government's focus on maths and English in education could isolate Aboriginal children from their communities. Read more at:http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/12/05/2110559.htm.
A report into the grounding of the Pasha Bulker bulk carrier in Newcastle in June has found it was caused by a combination of horrendous weather conditions and poor seamanship by the ship's master. Read more at:http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/12/05/2110544.htm.
Police say the body of missing Gold Coast woman Michelle Rigg was found this morning in an area of state forest near Clagiraba in the Gold Coast hinterland. Read more at:http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/12/05/2110506.htm.
