We Stand Divided

NEWCASTLE publicans, youths and residents' groups agree that late-night violence and antisocial behaviour in the city is a major problem, but finding a solution has them at loggerheads.

Biofuel Crops 'increase' Greenhouse, Says Report

GROWING crops to produce biofuels - seen as part of the solution to global warming - is actually increasing greenhouse gas emissions, scientists report.

Damaged Souls Caught In Third Wave Of Suffering

The Pacific Solution is now history, but its legacy of anguish continues. Michael Gordon reports.

Last Nauru Detainees To Settle Soon

THE last 21 Sri Lankan asylum seekers on Nauru have been recognised as refugees and approved for resettlement in Australia, closing the book on John Howard's notorious "Pacific Solution".

Pacific Solution Over As Refugees Farewell Nauru

TWENTY-ONE Sri Lankan refugees will be on their way to Australia today, leaving the controversial Nauru detention camps finally empty.

Nauru Detainees To Settle Soon

THE last 21 Sri Lankan asylum seekers on Nauru have been recognised as refugees and approved for resettlement in Australia, closing the book on the Howard government's "Pacific solution".