Immigration Minister Bowen comments on High Court Malaysian refugee decision

Minister Bowen says he is disappointed with today's High Court decision.

Despite the Minister's comments, the 6:1 High Court decision is not particularly surprising.

Indonesian people smugglers will be rejoicing over today's decision.

High Court rejects Australian Government's plan to send refugees to Malaysia

The High Court of Australia has rejected Australia's plans to send refugees to Malaysia.

 

Click to read High Court judgment: http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/HCA/2011/32.html

 

 

Southeast QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Damaging Winds

Southeast QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Damaging Winds Source: Bureau of Meteorology For people in parts of the BRISBANE CITY, MORETON BAY and SOMERSET Council Areas. Issued at 3:03 pm Tuesday, 30 August 2011. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:05 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Samford. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect Strathpine, Aspley, Albany Creek and Lake Samsonvale by 3:35 pm and Brisbane Airport, Nudgee, Boondall and Sandgate by 4:05 pm. Damaging winds and large hailstones are likely. Emergency Management Queensland advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure loose outdoor items. * Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. * Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. * Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

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Channel 9 News tonight live from their chopper "near Beerwah"

Will Channel 9 have a live cross at 6pm from "near Beerwah" for the latest Daniel Morcombe news?

They had breaking news from the scene last weekend so why not again tonight to fool the viewers of southeast Queensland.

Then they could sack a few more good staff for just doing their job.