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Indonesia may deport Sri Lankans on boat
Indonesia is threatening to deport hundreds of Sri Lankan asylum seekers who have been refusing to leave a boat docked at a Javanese port.
November 16, 2009, 5:42 pm -
ACA 'crucified' unsung hero, court hears
A report on breast surgery that was run on the Nine Network's A Current Affair has "crucified" a Sydney plastic surgeon, his barrister says.
November 16, 2009, 5:47 pm -
Water restrictions easing in SA
The South Australian government has eased water restrictions to allow householders longer hours to water their gardens.
November 16, 2009, 5:45 pm -
Rees reveals his new-look cabinet
NSW Premier Nathan Rees has revealed his new cabinet after the dumping of Joe Tripodi and Ian Macdonald from his front bench.
November 16, 2009, 5:32 pm -
Plugging oil well will take longer: MP
The permanent plugging of a well which spilled oil into the Timor Sea for 10 weeks will take longer than originally thought, the federal government says.
November 16, 2009, 5:21 pm -
42nd boat arrives off Australian coast
Another asylum seeker boat has been intercepted off the northwest Australian coast.
November 16, 2009, 5:13 pm -
PM says sorry to 'Forgotten Australians'
Kevin Rudd has apologised to Forgotten Australians saying the nation is sorry for their suffering during their forced care.
November 16, 2009, 5:09 pm -
Young mobile phone owners 'surge' in NSW
The number of young people in NSW who own a mobile phone has surged since 2001, with the technology contributing to debt problems for teenagers, a survey shows.
November 16, 2009, 4:47 pm -
Rudd govt 'spending less' on consultants
The federal government's spending on consultancies is significantly less than the previous government, Finance Minister Lindsay Tanner says.
November 16, 2009, 4:47 pm -
Real estate agent gets shorter jail term
A real estate agent jailed for deceiving an elderly man into selling his house to him for half its value has had six months cut from his jail term.
November 16, 2009, 4:30 pm -
Qld Labor rejects leadership speculation
Senior Queensland Labor figures have dismissed rumours of a leadership spill.
November 16, 2009, 4:23 pm -
Don't panic over sea risk to homes: govt
Victorians living on the coast should not panic over reports about the threats from rising sea levels and wait for detailed studies, the state government says.
November 16, 2009, 4:11 pm -
Forgotten Australians reveal abuse
Forgotten Australians have revealed their stories of sexual abuse, teen pregnancies and brutal punishment.
November 16, 2009, 4:01 pm -
Nine reaches deal in Footy Show lawsuit
The Nine Network has avoided a trial over a businesswoman's claims she was defamed by The Footy Show, after settling the case for $220,000.
November 16, 2009, 3:56 pm -
Farmers seek details of ETS exclusion
Queensland farm group AgForce is seeking clarification of the full impact of the federal government's decision to exclude agriculture from any ETS.
November 16, 2009, 3:43 pm -
Man still missing after double murder
Police hope to find alive a man wanted over the Sydney murder of his father and sister ahead of a family funeral this week.
November 16, 2009, 3:32 pm -
'Fear, racism' prevent easy adoption
Racism and a fear of the unknown have led to an anti-adoption culture within the Australian government, actress Deborra-Lee Furness says.
November 16, 2009, 3:26 pm -
Aussie teen sailor nears the equator
One month after setting sail from Sydney, teenage adventurer Jessica Watson has almost reached the equator.
November 16, 2009, 3:25 pm -
Fielding says he was sexually abused
Family First senator Steve Fielding has told how he was sexually abused as a child, ahead of a national apology to the Forgotten Australians.
November 16, 2009, 3:14 pm -
Qantas to release 'jet freefall' report
A second report into a Qantas jet that unexpectedly dropped 90 metres while flying over Western Australia will be issued by safety investigators on Wednesday.
November 16, 2009, 3:05 pm
