Tuesday, May 21st, 2013

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More MPs supporting gay marriage: Carr

More MPs supporting gay marriage

Parliamentary numbers may be shifting in support of legalising same-sex marriage, claims Bob Carr.

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No sign of missing Vic paraglider

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Betting ban doesn't need federal approval

SA Premier Jay Weatherill says a proposed ban on live odds advertising during sports broadcast does not require the approval of the federal government.
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Gillard sends condolences over US tornado

Australia has sent its condolences to the victims of the Oklahoma tornado.
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Gillard takes vote pitch to western Sydney

Western Sydney will host a federal community cabinet on Wednesday, as Labor sets its sights on crucial marginal seats.
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Short odds on scrapping of gambling ads

There is growing support across Australia for the ban of live betting odds during sports broadcasts, with South Australia trying to lead the way.
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Rudd steals PM thunder on school funding

As Julia Gillard makes a pitch for states to support her school funding plan, Kevin Rudd has stolen the limelight with his backing for gay marriage.
1 hour, 36 minutes ago
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Qld to allow grazing in national parks

The Queensland government will introduce legislative changes on Tuesday to allow starving cattle to graze in national parks.
May 21, 2013, 2:20 pm

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Injured Qld boy breathing unassisted

A five-year-old Queensland boy who suffered life-threatening injuries when he was flung from a carnival ride is now breathing unassisted.
May 21, 2013, 2:19 pm

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Vic police want zero alcohol for 25yo's

Victorian police want to extend the zero alcohol limit for drivers until the age of 25, but say other P-plate restrictions may not need to be extended.
May 21, 2013, 2:18 pm
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SA close to signing up to Gonski: Premier

South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill agrees with the commonwealth school funding reform model and hopes to meet the June deadline to sign on.
May 21, 2013, 2:14 pm

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Rudd backs gay marriage as numbers shift

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd says he's been on a "personal journey" and now backs changing the law to legalise gay marriage.
May 21, 2013, 2:06 pm

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Tax review must include GST: Tax Institute

The Tax Institute says a review into Australia's tax system must include the goods and services tax as part of a mature political debate.
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Missing Qld woman's husband in court

The 65-year-old husband of missing Gold Coast woman Novy Chardon, has appeared in court on a string of unrelated charges.
May 21, 2013, 1:44 pm

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Victorian snake handler fights ban

A Victorian snake handler stripped of his licence for allowing snakes to bite his daughter will fight the decision in court.
May 21, 2013, 1:38 pm

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Negative gearing report wrong: Hawke

A Liberal MP has dismissed a newspaper report claiming the coalition may change negative gearing concessions as part of its tax review.
May 21, 2013, 1:23 pm

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Melb man Adrian Bayley to face rape trial

Melbourne man Adrian Bayley will stand trial on multiple counts of rape.
May 21, 2013, 12:55 pm

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Prices stumped forecasts: Treasury bos

Treasury Secretary Martin Parkinson admits that making economic forecasts has been difficult during a tumultuous period for the economy.
May 21, 2013, 12:52 pm
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Qld party precinct plan 'didn't work'

A new report has slammed Queensland's Drink Safe Precinct trials in Fortitude Valley, Townsville and Surfers Paradise as ineffective and poorly-planned.
May 21, 2013, 12:52 pm

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Man injured in 'intentional' Vic hit-run

A driver mounted a gutter and drove at a man, hitting him and carrying him 50 metres before he was thrown on to the road in Noble Park, police say.
May 21, 2013, 12:38 pm

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