ACTION STATION

It's not everyone's idea of a romantic location but a petrol station put Lionel Mark William Spratt in the mood for love.

Four youths burnt

FOUR youths have been seriously burnt in a boating accident on the Murray River.

Trainer to take on big guns

ALL the big guns are likely to accept today for Saturday's $1 million Caulfield Guineas.

Fight to the end, troops told in Darwin invasion scare

'The enemy will attempt to land in the Darwin area.'

Scene To Savour

Horses for courses . . . the dress code is whatever punters want it to be at the 2008 Adelaide River Races, about 110 kilometres south of Darwin. After the official race program ends, the music starts and when the dancing is finished, the swags come out.

Last Rites For Stricken Murray River Lakes

THE Murray River's lower lakes appear beyond salvation, according to federal Water Minister Penny Wong.

Compromise Breaks Through Murray River Logjam

IN THE end, the fate of the Murray River was sealed over fresh fruit, toast and muesli.

Port's Passion

When it comes to Port, Adelaide footy fans do not sit on the fence. They either love them or hate them, writes Kerryn Goldsworthy.

Colless May Get River Flowing

If Lachlan River can find peace, he is a major Sydney Cup contender, writes Max Presnell.

To Adelaide, With Love

Kate Llewellyn has been to every Adelaide Writers' Week as a visitor. Here she looks back on her days by the Torrens.

Salinity 'killing Murray River Wetlands'

UP TO 30 per cent of internationally renowned wetlands at the Murray River mouth will be without plant and bird life this summer as salinity levels reach three times that of sea water.

Sixth Hunter River Title Win Elementary For Watson

MELITA Watson won her sixth Hunter River District Golf Association Ladies Championship at The Oaks Country Club last Wednesday.

Life For Teen Killers

TWO teenagers were yesterday found guilty of the murder of two Darwin sex workers. Phuangsri Kroksamrang, 58, and Somjai Insamnan, 27, were bound and thrown alive into the crocodile-infested Adelaide River, near Darwin in March last year.

Light Fantastic Comes Down To Earth

Lightning strikes the Adelaide River flood plain about 60 kilometres south-west of Darwin during a wet season storm yesterday.

Teenagers 'threw Prostitutes Off Bridge'

TWO teenagers admitted throwing two Thai-born prostitutes from a bridge into a crocodile-infested river in the Northern Territory, Darwin Supreme Court was told yesterday.