The family of a former US marine pilot accused of illegally training Chinese military personnel has pledged not to give up as his extradition looms closer.
A country town feels "abandoned and betrayed" by plans for an incinerator to process city rubbish, with fears it will damage the region's unique global brand.
Australians in regional areas will bear the brunt of increased airfares and reduced services as Qantas cuts routes in response to increasing fuel prices.