The search is resuming this morning for an eight-year-old boy missing in Victoria. Lachlyn Collins was swept away while swimming in a billabong with his brother and sister near Shepparton in the state's northeast. Helicopters, police divers and volunteers scoured the area for more than six hours yesterday before the search was called off. 

 

Queensland police are stepping up their efforts to protect flooded homes and businesses from looters. Police have now charged 15 people for looting. One hundred interstate police have been called in to help. They'll begin patrolling flood-affected streets in Brisbane and Ipswich from today.

 

Tunisia has a new national unity government which will include three opposition leaders. It's hoped it will be enough to quell the unrest which has again erupted on the streets. Protesters have been demanding the ruling party of the ousted president give up power. 

 

And Sir Michael Somare is back in Papua New Guinea's new top job. He stepped down as prime minister a month ago amid allegations of official misconduct. A short statement, announcing Sir Michael's return, makes no mention of the allegations. And he's given no (口误) reason for his change of heart.