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CMC chief sorry over Doomadgee delay
Queensland's anti-corruption chief has apologised over a delayed report into the police handling of an Aboriginal death in custody.
November 20, 2009, 6:21 pm -
Lightning storms spark bushfires in NSW
Two extra total fire bans for areas of NSW have been issued by the RFS, leaving just three regions free of bans as the state swelters through a heatwave.
November 20, 2009, 5:50 pm -
Govt still chasing FTA with China: Crean
The OECD's latest upbeat appraisal of Australia emphasises the importance of a formal trade agreement with China, the federal government says.
November 20, 2009, 5:37 pm -
No corrupt activity on land deals: probe
NSW Labor MPs and govt officials have been cleared by an inquiry of any wrongdoing surrounding the sale and planning decisions involving land in western Sydney.
November 20, 2009, 5:30 pm -
Second twin slowly awakens from coma
Krishna is slowly waking from her medically-induced coma after lifesaving surgery to separate her from her twin sister Trishna.
November 20, 2009, 5:24 pm -
Man jailed for strangling de facto wife
A Melbourne man who strangled his controlling de facto wife in a fit of rage must serve at least 10 years in jail.
November 20, 2009, 5:06 pm -
South Australia dodges bushfire disaster
South Australia dodged a bushfire disaster this week as soaring temperatures and 25,000 lightning strikes sparked more than 100 fires, authorities say.
November 20, 2009, 5:01 pm -
New restrictions anger Sydney hoteliers
The owner of two exclusive Sydney nightspots facing tough new licensing rules says people are more likely to be struck by lightning than by patrons at his bars.
November 20, 2009, 4:57 pm -
Cool change aids Victorian firefighters
A cold front has passed through Victoria, with isolated showers aiding the crews battling bushfires and helping to douse some smaller outbreaks.
November 20, 2009, 4:48 pm -
Man appeals life sentence for murder
A career criminal jailed for life for the shooting murder of a security guard has lodged an appeal against his conviction and sentence.
November 20, 2009, 4:42 pm -
SE Qld facing new limits on water use
There'll be no relaxation of water restrictions for southeast Queensland, as a consequence of the federal government's scrapping of the Traveston Crossing Dam.
November 20, 2009, 4:36 pm -
PM broke word over asylum seekers: Libs
Women and children who were on board the Oceanic Viking are now behind bars in Indonesia, a senior federal government minister has admitted.
November 20, 2009, 4:26 pm -
Teacher jailed for sex with students
A country Victorian school teacher who had sex with two of her students has been sentenced jail for more than four years.
November 20, 2009, 4:19 pm -
Son's illness 'defeated' art curator
Nick Waterlow was defeated by his son's mental illness, an "enemy" that gripped the family for decades, a funeral service for the Sydney art curator has heard.
November 20, 2009, 4:13 pm -
Tests clear dental patients in Qld
All 31 patients tested after being treated at a southern Queensland dental clinic have been cleared of blood-borne diseases.
November 20, 2009, 4:01 pm -
Killer bikie videotaped bashing of lover
Bikie and former boxing champion Edward Yost made videotapes of himself bashing his girlfriend before he finally murdered her.
November 20, 2009, 4:01 pm -
'Satanic' sex attacker 'able to change'
An internet user who lured young girls to a cemetery for sexual acts and wrote of wanting "a big underage gang bang" was not a lost cause, says his lawyer.
November 20, 2009, 3:57 pm -
Principal jailed for sex with student
The ex-principal of a Christian school at Grafton faces just nine months more in jail after being sentenced in court for having sex with a 16-year-old student.
November 20, 2009, 3:42 pm -
Heat, wind and smoke cause flight delays
Hot temperatures, strong winds, bushfire smoke and thunderstorms are expected to cause flight delays around the country, Airservices Australia says.
November 20, 2009, 3:26 pm -
Impact of bullying 'lasts for years'
Victims of bullying at school are negatively affected for many years afterwards, a new survey shows.
November 20, 2009, 3:13 pm
