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Community braced for Cyclone Monica

Residents in remote north-eastern Australia are braced for the onslaught of a tropical cyclone today, bearing winds of up to 137mph, a month after another storm left thousands in the region homeless.

Wed, 19 Apr, 2006

Schoolboy, 14, shoots principal before turning handgun on himself

A HEAVILY armed 14-year-old boy shot his school principal inside a crowded school cafe yesterday morning, then killed himself, authorities said.

Fri, 25 Apr, 2003

Teen shooter had multiple weapons

A heavily armed 14-year-old boy shot and killed his headmaster inside a crowded junior high cafeteria today, then killed himself.

Thu, 24 Apr, 2003