Harassing koala proves costly for teenager

Report backs alcopop tax hikeAN independent report has backed the Rudd Government's 70 per cent excise hike on alcopops but its author said a volumetric tax on alcohol is the way forward.

Olmert to meet Abbas again on peaceISRAELI Prime Minister Ehud Olmert agreed at a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas today to hold further peace talks in the coming weeks, even though Mr Olmert will soon stand down.