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Pollies Twitterverse not protected

Federal politicians had better be careful about what they tweet or email from parliament because their text messages aren't covered by parliamentary privilege.
November 25, 2009, 7:18 pm
Senate rejects cataract rebate cut again

The Senate has again succeeded in overturning government moves to slash Medicare rebates for cataract surgery.
November 25, 2009, 7:29 pm
Govt to stick to tough budget task

A federal election and rising interest rates will not stop the government delivering a tough budget next May, Finance Minister Lindsay Tanner says.
November 25, 2009, 7:16 pm
Vic water providers suffer cash crisis

Victoria's water authorities are in dire financial straits, with one drought-stricken provider forced to consider raising prices to stay afloat.
November 25, 2009, 6:59 pm
Cop sacked for handing out small fines

A soft-hearted Victorian policeman has been sacked for using discretion to 'go easy' on speeding drivers and handing out smaller fines than he was supposed to.
November 25, 2009, 6:50 pm
Dugong found dead off Sydney beach

An adult female dugong has been found dead in shark nets off a Sydney beach, leading to calls for the netting to be removed across the state.
November 25, 2009, 6:50 pm
Welfare sector slams govt's income plan

Society's most vulnerable will suffer further disadvantage if the government pushes ahead with the rollout of compulsory income management, welfare groups warn.
November 25, 2009, 6:49 pm
Spence may be recalled to CMC inquiry

Former cabinet minister Judy Spence may be recalled to an inquiry to answer questions about her role in a grant to the Queensland Rugby Union.
November 25, 2009, 6:47 pm
Details 'scant' on fatal Sydney shooting

Police are seeking help to investigate a western Sydney shooting which left a man dead, saying they have only "scant" information about the crime.
November 25, 2009, 6:40 pm
Man charged with NSW shooting murder

A man has been charged with murder over an execution-style shooting on NSW's south coast.
November 25, 2009, 6:39 pm
Melbourne house smashes property record

A mansion in Melbourne's inner east has broken the city's record for a house price.
November 25, 2009, 6:29 pm
Brumby's department 'not secure'

The Victorian government is failing to put safeguards in place to prevent public servants snooping on our personal details.
November 25, 2009, 6:27 pm
Needham 'failed to probe complaint'

The head of Queensland's Crime and Misconduct Commission allegedly refused to act on a serious complaint about his assistant, the opposition says.
November 25, 2009, 6:25 pm
Murderer suing NSW over childhood abuse

Convicted murderer Shayne Wigney says the sexual abuse he suffered as a teenager is the main reason for his life of crime.
November 25, 2009, 6:15 pm
Waterlow murder suspect seen: police

After searching for a man over the Sydney stabbing deaths of his father and sister, there's been a confirmed sighting of Antony Waterlow, police say.
November 25, 2009, 5:50 pm
Low-income homes to receive assistance

Pensioners and low-income householders will receive free energy-efficient home makeovers under a new $130 million government program.
November 25, 2009, 5:40 pm
Qld parks get eco-accommodation boost

Seven sites at Queensland's national parks will be opened for new eco-accommodation to boost the state's tourism industry, despite environmentalists' concerns.
November 25, 2009, 5:33 pm
Turnbull survives leadership challenge

Malcolm Turnbull has survived a leadership challenge but the narrow victory suggests his authority will continue to be tested.
November 25, 2009, 5:11 pm
Vic govt climate change ploy fizzles

An attempt by the Victorian government to spark a rift in the state opposition over climate change has failed.
November 25, 2009, 5:02 pm
Witness seeks to be excused from inquest

The central witness in the deaths of three Aboriginal boys is seeking to be excused from giving evidence on medical grounds.
November 25, 2009, 4:28 pm