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Australian faces death penalty in Malaysia (ABC)

The case against an Australian man being held on drug trafficking charges in Malaysia has been referred to the country's high court.

Libs urged to identify safe jobs (ABC)

The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) is challenging the Opposition to name the jobs it will protect under its alternative budget plan.

Qantas to slash 500 maintenance jobs (ABC)

Qantas has confirmed it will slash 500 jobs and says more cuts could come as it consolidates its heavy maintenance work into two bases.

Murder evidence found in motel room, 21 years on (ABC)

An inquest has been told that 21 years after a woman was found dead in the central-west of New South Wales, a search of her old motel room has uncovered incriminating evidence.

Oppn wants Thomson dealt with sternly (AAP)

The federal opposition wants former Labor MP Craig Thomson dealt with "sternly" by the privileges committee for failing to update his financial interests.

Man gets 20 years for Rock murder (ABC)

The family of a murdered man has criticised the sentence handed down to his killer.

Melbourne siege neighbours get safe haven (AAP)

A gunman remains holed up in a Melbourne neighbourhood after firing shots at police.

Workers wait for $1.5 million pay day (ABC)

Workers at the Adelaide-based Phoenix Cleaning company are owed about $1.5 million in unpaid wages and entitlements.

Tips on managing money while overseas (AAP)

Don't organise your travel money at the last minute or you'll be throwing away cash that could be better spent on shopping at your destination.

Seven denies bathroom hovering claim (AAP)

The Seven Network says it has never before heard allegations made by Craig Thomson that its reporters lurked under his bathroom while his wife showered.

Planet F1

The Monaco GP timetable

The Monaco GP, which takes place around the streets of Monte Carlo, marks the sixth round of the 2012 F1 World Championship...

'HRT must not worry about Marussia'

Pedro de la Rosa says his HRT team should not bother trying to catch Marussia but rather focus on improving at every race...

Kimi: We will get to the top

Kimi Raikkonen is confident that Lotus will win a grand prix but has downplayed the chances of that happening in Monaco...

Haug: Qualy all important in Monaco

Norbert Haug reckons the only thing this season that's even vaguely clear is that the best chance of winning a race is by starting on pole...

Button 'optimistic' of resolving issues

Jenson Button is "optimistic" he will find a solution to the the balance issues that have cost him dearly in recent weeks...

'Massa in line for 2013 Ferrari drive'

Despite rumours that he could be axed this season, Ferrari insist they could yet retain Felipe Massa for next year's Championship..

STR: Half a million for Silverstone test

Toro Rosso estimate the difference between taking part in the Silverstone Young Driver test and the Abu Dhabi edition is as much as half a million...

Perez: Monaco shunt a watershed event

Sergio Perez says he is a "stronger" driver after his horrific accident in last year's Monaco Grand Prix...

Hamilton: Monaco ideal for first win

Lewis Hamilton believes there is no better place to win his first race of the season than next weekend on the streets of Monte Carlo...

Q&A with Eric Boullier

After a "sniff" at a victory, Eric Boullier says Lotus are more determined than ever to reach the top step...

Maldonado chasing another in Monaco

Maldonado has declared his intention of staying ahead of the pack in Formula One by winning next Sunday's showpiece Monaco GP...

Massa: Ferrari are standing by me

Felipe Massa is adamant that he has the full support of Ferrari and will find a way out of his current slump...

Teams preview the Monaco GP

The Formula One teams look ahead to the next race on the calendar, the prestigious Monaco GP which runs through the streets of the Principality...

'Fans may get sick of unpredictable F1'

Mark Webber fears that while fans are enjoying the unpredictability of this season, they may get sick of it as they want "rivalries" and title fights...

Maldonado responds to financial debate

Spanish GP winner Pastor Maldonado has found himself a hot topic in a political storm that is brewing is his home country of Venezuela...

Schumi 'quite confident' for Monaco

Michael Schumacher believes Mercedes will be on track for a good result in Monaco as the street circuit will suit his W03...

Q&A with Romain Grosjean

Monaco is about more than racing, it's about the fashion so Romain Grosjean is heading to the Principality with a stylish new helmet design...

'Senna axing rumours are rubbish'

Bruno Senna's seat at Williams is secure despite rumours suggesting he could be replaced by test driver Valtteri Bottas in the near future...

Q&A with Pastor Maldonado

Formula One's newest race winner Pastor Maldonado shares his thoughts on his first win and the reasons for Williams improved form...

Caterham thanked by FIA after fire

Tony Fernandes has revealed that his Caterham team was thanked by FIA President Jean Todt for helping Williams tackle Sunday's fire...

Maldonado: I was scared for all of us

Pastor Maldonado has spoken of how he feared a tragic end to Williams' Spanish GP weekend after a fire broke out in their garage...

Ricciardo looks to emulate Maldonado

Daniel Ricciardo is eager to follow in Pastor Maldonado's footsteps and become the third new F1 race winner this season...

Alguersuari: I'll be back next season

Jaime Alguersuari is confident he will be back on the F1 grid next season and will make his return in a competitive car...

Webber: The tonic Williams deserved

Mark Webber has hailed his former Williams team, congratulating them on the much-needed race win they achieved in Spain...

McLaren: Hamilton deserves Monaco win

Martin Whitmarsh has vowed to do all he can to help Lewis Hamilton win in Monaco after McLaren's recent run of mistakes damaged his campaign...

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Sony Alpha SLT-A37

A good option if you're looking for something fast with a viewfinder and tilting LCD, the Sony Alpha SLT-A37 is a solid, but not outstanding, SLR-style camera.

Samsung Galaxy S II 4G

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