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Hamilton-Smith scrapes through SA Liberals leadership spill
South Australia's embattled Opposition Leader, Martin Hamilton-Smith, has scored a narrow win in this morning's leadership spill but he may not remain in the top job.
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ACT funeral held for 'Bob the truckie'
Canberra grandfather Bob Knight, the innocent victim of a recent shoot-out in Sydney, has been remembered as "Bob the truckie", a regular on talkback radio.
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SA Lib leader wants new vote despite win
Embattled South Australian Opposition Leader Martin Hamilton-Smith has called for a second vote on the Liberal Party leadership despite winning a first ballot.
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Fatal accident causes Brisbane traffic chaos
Traffic remains in chaos on Brisbane's Gateway motorway after a fatal crash that covered the road with hundreds of boxes of pumpkins and capsicums.
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Men winched to safety after boat hits reef
Three men have been winched to safety after their boat hit a reef in central Queensland.
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Bikie in court over fatal airport brawl
A man charged over a fatal brawl at Sydney airport has briefly faced court.
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One dead in Beaufort house fire
An investigation is underway into a fatal house fire at Beaufort, in Victoria's west.
ABC - July 4, 2009, 11:00 am -
Treasurer pays tribute to colleague
Tasmania's Treasurer says Labor will field a strong team in Braddon at next year's election, despite the decision by former Deputy Premier Steve Kons not to re-contest the seat.
ABC - July 4, 2009, 10:49 am -
Councils' merger up for debate
The Local Government Board is calling for public submissions on the possible merger of two east coast councils.
ABC - July 4, 2009, 10:49 am -
Police seek more help in murder case
Tasmanian police and civic leaders are assuring Hobart's Chinese students that they are safe and welcome in the city.
ABC - July 4, 2009, 9:17 am -
Man charged with kidnapping tourist
A 25-year-old Sydney man has been charged with kidnapping a German tourist, who was allegedly threatened with a knife and robbed of his credit cards.
July 4, 2009, 9:16 am -
Childrens' hospice expecting liquidation
Embattled Brisbane children's hospice, Zoe's Place, is expected to be placed into liquidation following advice from administrators.
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First elephant calf born in Australia
Sydney's Taronga Zoo has welcomed the first elephant calf to be born in Australia.
July 4, 2009, 8:02 am -
Casino won't house asylum seekers: Evans
The Federal Government is rejecting reports it has struck a deal to use a casino on Christmas Island to house asylum seekers.
ABC - July 4, 2009, 8:00 am -
Leadership spill: Liberal MPs vote today
South Australian Liberal MPs will meet at Parliament house today for a leadership spill.
ABC - July 4, 2009, 7:30 am -
Talk alone 'won't stem student attacks'
Indian students say a new plan to tackle violence against international students must deliver more than just goodwill.
ABC - July 4, 2009, 7:24 am -
Intervention not an option in WA: Sue Gordon
The former head of the Northern Territory intervention says Western Australia's Indigenous issues need a more complex approach than an NT-style intervention.
ABC - July 4, 2009, 7:00 am -
RSPCA protests NT croc safari push
The RSPCA is hoping to persuade Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett to reject the Northern Territory Government's plan to allow crocodile safari hunting.
ABC - July 4, 2009, 6:48 am -
Intervention promised houses not built
None of the houses promised for remote indigenous communities in 2007 as part of the Northern Territory Intervention has been built.
July 4, 2009, 5:50 am -
Child care costs set to increase
The cost of child care is expected to increase if recommendations being considered by the federal government are adopted.
July 4, 2009, 5:49 am
