IT TOOK all of our efforts to convince our guide that the railway existed or, at least, that it once had.

WASHINGTON: As Barack Obama and the leaders of France and Britain decide their next move to curb Muammar Gadaffi's armed assault on Libya's rebels, American opinion has started swinging behind the US President over his handling of the crisis.

THE campaign by Labor and the retiring Greens MP Ian Cohen to prevent the Coalition controlling both houses of Parliament has moved to the Legislative Council with plans for a gathering of progressive leaders.

THE friendliest fish in the sea could be making a comeback in Victorian waters.

John Mullen redirected his career. Asciano is next, writes Matt O'Sullivan.