Federal oppn to 'fight' Mary River dam
The federal opposition says it will take on the fight to stop the Traveston Crossing Dam proposed on the Mary River, near Gympie in south-east Queensland.
October 11, 2008, 3:54 pmDeputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard has told delegates at Labor's Victorian state council that Labor is the right party to be in government at this time.
October 11, 2008, 5:23 pmOne man has attacked a police officer with a dildo at the Bathurst 1000 while another man has been caught wheeling around a television set showing porn.
October 11, 2008, 4:34 pmA Sydney woman charged with murdering her 18-year-old sister should be monitored while in custody, her lawyer has urged.
October 11, 2008, 4:26 pmThe medical fraternity has welcomed the Queensland government's announcement that urgently-needed upgrades to Townsville Hospital will be fast-tracked.
October 11, 2008, 4:24 pmThe Prime Minister has spent much of the day in a special meeting with the Government's top economic advisers discussing the way ahead in the financial crisis.
ABC - October 11, 2008, 4:00 pm
Victorian abortion controversy not over
Victoria's parliament has decriminalised abortion, but the controversy surrounding the legislation is far from over.
October 11, 2008, 3:39 pmThe Sydney Harbour islands will be the centrepiece of a new festival celebrating history, culture, food and art, the NSW government says.
October 11, 2008, 3:38 pm
Sydney chasing Open a 'dream': oppn
Sydney will have a fight on its hands if it wants to snatch the Australian Open from Melbourne, the Victorian government has warned.
October 11, 2008, 3:38 pm
Only Rio one driver didn't strike: CFMEU
The construction union says today's strike by train drivers on Rio Tinto's main line in Western Australia's Pilbara region saw 90 per cent of members not showing up for their shifts.
ABC - October 11, 2008, 3:02 pmA spokesman for the Northern Territory's former Education Department chief says it is not true she left the job voluntarily, and that she was sacked yesterday without explanation.
ABC - October 11, 2008, 2:48 pm
G-G tours drought-stricken Murray mouth
Governor-General Quentin Bryce has toured the mouth of the River Murray, a day after a government report said the region had little chance of survival.
October 11, 2008, 2:30 pmThousands of people who suffered asbestos exposure after working for Victoria's State Electricity Commission will receive a state government apology.
October 11, 2008, 2:29 pmA family of five has been badly injured in a crash at St Arnaud, north-west of Melbourne.
ABC - October 11, 2008, 2:00 pm
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