Insulation rained down on his head. He could hear glass shattering, walls crumbling and the roof tearing from his one-story home that sits in the shadow of a multiplex here.
A tornado's familiar roar, then sadness and resolve
Malware fight goes public on the web
At any one time in Australia about 16,500 devices are infected with malware, according to ACMA.
Black and Bent jumps into history
Top jumper Black and Bent sets a new Australian record for consecutive wins over hurdles.
Bomber stabbed in domestic spat
Essendon's Nathan Lovett-Murray in hospital after stabbing.
Opposition 'don't believe' Treasury is independent
Shadow assistant treasurer Mathias Cormann has dismissed comments from Treasury head Martin Parkinson that his department does not tailor numbers to the government, arguing "you wouldn't expect him to say anything else".
Perry hails women's cricket pay increase
Dual sport star Ellyse Perry has hailed the pay increase handed to women cricketers as a "wonderful step forward" that she hopes will be followed by other sports to encourage the next generation of talent.
Craig Thomson facing 19 new charges as lawyers plead for more time
Former Federal Labor MP Craig Thomson accused of using a Health Services Union credit card to pay for prostitutes has appeared in court today to face 19 fresh charges.
World's two largest countries grow closer
India and China are mending ties through trade.
Giro leader braces for Evans' mountain attack
Vincenzo Nibali is bracing himself for an all-out attack on his lead from Australian Cadel Evans in the last two stages of the Giro d'Italia in the mountains later this week.
Small win in Palmer's WA iron ore battle
Clive Palmer has had a technical victory in the legal stoush over his embattled magnetite iron ore deposit in the Pilbara.