Australian News
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Murder accused moved to adult court
Five youths accused of murdering a Sudanese man at Ottoway have been charged as adults in Adelaide Magistrates Court.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 1:03 pm -
Doubt cast over Traveston dam job claims
The group opposed to the Traveston Crossing dam has rejected claims that the project, in south-east Queensland, would stimulate long-term employment and economic growth in the region.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 12:50 pm -
Plan urged to combat social workers decline
The Australian Association of Social Workers is calling for a national plan to reverse a decline in workforce numbers.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 12:44 pm -
Scientist leaves for sea level fact-finding trip
A scientist with James Cook University (JCU) is joining a two month voyage preparing to leave Townsville, in north Queensland, to learn more about changing sea levels.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 12:33 pm -
Oil companies forced to co-operate with spill inquiry
The Federal Resources Minister says oil companies will be forced to co-operate with an inquiry into the West Atlas oil spill.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 12:31 pm -
Terrorism suspect refused bail again
A Melbourne terrorism suspect accused of plotting to attack a New South Wales army base has again been refused bail.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 12:27 pm -
Traders fear mines to create worker shortage
Businesses on the Central Highlands, in central Queensland, are meeting today to work out how to deal with an expected labour shortage when new mines open in the region.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 12:21 pm -
Camping trip murder accused granted bail
A New South Wales man accused of murdering his wife on a camping trip will face court again next month.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 12:12 pm -
Academic urges nuclear family rethink
A New South Wales academic says children from nuclear families suffer more stress than youngsters with broader social networks.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 12:09 pm -
High number of workers living in cars in NT
A researcher into homelessness says Australia's north has a high number of working men who are living in their cars.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 12:07 pm -
ALP donations top $10m
The State Branch of the Labor Party says it received almost $10.3 million in donations in the first half of this year.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 12:04 pm -
Perth people encouraged to switch to solar
Western Power is encouraging residents in the eastern suburbs to sign up to the new Solar Cities program.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 12:04 pm -
Toons teach kids to save Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is targeting children in its latest effort to protect the reef.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 12:03 pm -
Court action fails to stop glass bans
The Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group has failed in court action to stop bans on the use of glass at licensed venues operated by the Group.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 12:01 pm -
Rat poison mum jailed for killing kids
A woman who killed her children with rat poison at their western Sydney home has been jailed for at least four years.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 11:44 am -
Victoria demands legal aid funding boost
Victoria's Attorney-General Rob Hulls is accusing the Federal Government of risking the safety of women and children by failing to increase its share of the state's legal aid funding.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 11:31 am -
Desert Knowledge makes $34m funding bid
The Desert Knowledge Co-operative Research Centre is hoping three projects aimed at understanding and responding to the needs of remote Aboriginal people will help it secure long-term funding.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 11:29 am -
More delays for Flinders freight ships
A Tasmanian shipping company is holding both of its Bass Strait freight ships in port until they are surveyed by maritime authorities.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 11:08 am -
Martin to seek Upper House leave
The President of Tasmania's Legislative Council has received advice that Elwick independent Terry Martin will apply for leave while he faces criminal charges.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 11:07 am -
Tourist in hot water over hot springs trip
Northern Territory Police say 13 people were caught drink-driving overnight, including a man who tried to go extreme four-wheel-driving near some hot springs.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 11:06 am
