Things couldn't be more different in north Queenslnad where monsoonal rains have caused heavy flooding, the town of Tully has had nearly 900 milimeters of rain in 72 hours. The Bruce Highway is closed and the rail line between the Cairns and Townsville is cut.

 

Two Australian men are in custody in Thailand, following a shooting incident. It's alleged two German tourists were accidentally shot in Phuket, John Cohen and Adam Shea were allegedly involved in a dispute over a motorbike when a gun was fired, the injured Germans were taken to hospital.

 

The U.S Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has clashed with Senate Committee, investigating the deadly raid on an American embassy in Libya. Mrs.Clinton thumped the table at suggestions there'd been a cover up over security failures.

 

British prime minister David Cameron has defended his promise to hold a referendum on whether to leave the European Union. European leaders have criticised Mr.Cameron for creating anxiety and uncertainty. And the Labor Opposition says he is gambling with Britain's economy. But Mr.Cameron says disillusionment with the EU is at all time high.