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ASIO overturns security assessment

ASIO overturns security assessment

22 May 2013, 22:29 PM

Australia | The Greens say the case of a refugee who was granted a new ASIO security assessment shows regular reviews are needed. Read more

Injured Queensland boy wakes from coma

Injured Queensland boy wakes from coma

22 May 2013, 22:19 PM

Queensland | Patrick O'Sullivan was placed in a medically induced coma on Sunday after he received serious head injuries when he fell 10 metres from a carnival ride. Read more

Sydney dance teacher now on sex charges

Sydney dance teacher now on sex charges

22 May 2013, 21:42 PM

A prosecutor says a Sydney dance teacher facing child grooming and sex charges could try to delete photographic evidence if given bail. Read more

Bully claims against senior Vic cop

22 May 2013, 21:15 PM

Bullying claims against the Victorian Police chief who deals with bullying within the force have been made on the ABC. Read more

Coalition would rip up Gonski: Pyne

22 May 2013, 21:07 PM

Opposition education spokesman Christopher Pyne says the coalition would not honour schools funding agreements with states unless all sign on. Read more

Hockey won't support gay marriage

Hockey won't support gay marriage

22 May 2013, 20:04 PM

Australia | Liberal MP Joe Hockey says he knows it will be "heart-wrenching" for some people to hear he doesn't support changing the law to allow gay marriage. Read more

Western Sydney welcomes PM's visit

Western Sydney welcomes PM's visit

22 May 2013, 19:50 PM

Australia | Western Sydney is the focus of federal politics today as the Prime Minister holds a community cabinet in the federal seat of Blaxland.
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Indigenous kids need Indigenous carers: Expert

Indigenous kids need Indigenous carers: Expert

22 May 2013, 19:29 PM

Australia | A Canadian expert specialising in youth violence says the government must increase the number of Indigenous families that care for Indigenous foster children.  
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Australia's underclass continues to grow: Salvos report

Australia's underclass continues to grow: Salvos report

22 May 2013, 19:19 PM

Australia | A Salvation Army report released today shows that more people are struggling to keep their heads above water as the cost of living escalates. Read more

One word win worth millions to Palmer

One word win worth millions to Palmer

22 May 2013, 18:35 PM

Billionaire resources magnate Clive Palmer has won a court battle worth millions of dollars, which centred around a single word in a contract. Read more

Cane Toad app to save harmless WA frogs

22 May 2013, 18:12 PM

A free cane toad app has been developed to distinguish between the toxic creatures and harmless frogs in WA's Kimberley region. Read more

Qld McDonald's worker murdered on street

Qld McDonald's worker murdered on street

22 May 2013, 18:08 PM

Homicide detectives have narrowed their investigation into the murder of a McDonald's worker to a ninety-minute window. Read more

Sydney ferry plan is flawed: union

Sydney ferry plan is flawed: union

22 May 2013, 18:07 PM

The maritime union has labelled a state government plan to modernise Sydney's ferry services as "flawed and deficient". Read more

Ten injured in Vic army base vehicle crash

22 May 2013, 17:47 PM

Ten people have been injured, three seriously, in a collision between two armoured vehicles at a Victorian army base. Read more

Green groups, Qld MPs to hold reef talks

Green groups, Qld MPs to hold reef talks

22 May 2013, 17:37 PM

Environmental groups say they want to make sure the all sides of politics know the risks posed by new ports along the Great Barrier Reef. Read more

Gas leak forces evacuation in WA

22 May 2013, 17:37 PM

A gas main ruptured, forcing the evacuation of some residents in WA's South West region, but the area was declared safe less than two hours later. Read more

NSW budget needs to be sustainable: Baird

22 May 2013, 17:37 PM

NSW Treasurer Mike Baird has warned the government will need to take action to put the state budget in a strong and sustainable position. Read more

Aged care needs more beds, funds: Cosgrove

22 May 2013, 17:37 PM

Leading Age Services Australia says the over-65 population is set to double to six million and more funding is needed. Read more

Farmers call for minimum wage increase

22 May 2013, 17:37 PM

Australia's struggling farming industry would benefit from an increase in the national minimum wage, Fair Work Australia has been told. Read more

Schools get guide for indigenous languages

22 May 2013, 17:36 PM

The first national framework to guide schools on how to teach indigenous languages is open for public consultation. Read more

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