Prime Minister Howard says he is still discussing the terms of reference and who will head the royal commission. Mr Howard says he will announce the details within 10 days. He says it is taking some time to finalise the details. Mr Howard has told Sydney radio 2GB the inquiry will have broad terms of reference. In other words, we are in the business of finding out what happened, finding out who did the wrongdoing and who is responsible, and if necessary they should cop the full force of the law.
Asthma medications face tests.
Members of the Gypsy Jokers bikie gang are back in Perth today after a 1,200km run to Kalgoorlie and back. A Roman Catholic investigative journalist has been murdered in Northern Ireland. With a federal election imminent, the Australian Electoral Commission is trying something different to encourage young people to take an interest in voting.