A massive earthquake decimates Haiti, as home-grown disaster leaves 38 dead in Queensland floods.
Asylum seeker boat dashed against a cliff face on Christmas Island.
And while exploding, a BP Oil rig pumps 5 million barrels of crude into the Gulf of Mexico,
Shifting power in Canberra,
I am truly honoured to lead this country which I love, I am utterly committed to the service of our people.
Gillard replacing Rudd to become our first female Prime Minister
Icelandic volcano halts European air traffic.
16-year-old solo sailor Jessica Watson completes global voyage.
And Mary MacKillop is canonised, becoming Australia’s first saint.
