Medical researchers at Sydney's Garvan Institute have discovered how to stop the pancreatic cells that secrete insulin from dying. The UN-supervised vote on autonomy for East Timor is now less than six weeks away. It's due in the last week of August. But, today a hitherto secret briefing document to the Indonesian Minister for Political Affairs and Security takes the view that Indonesia has failed to win the hearts of the bulk of Timorese. It recommends a contingency plan for withdrawal of all Indonesian military, public service and their families, as well as key militia supporters for integration.
Critics say the moves outlaw homelessness and poverty and do nothing to solve the problems.
Timber workers in south-east Queensland, frustrated with delays in reaching a Regional Forest Agreement are crying enough is enough. They are preparing to march on Parliament House in Brisbane and will be lead by the mayors who oversee up to 45 timber-towns. But green groups are making their own demands and are calling on the Government not implement a quick-fix political compromise.