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- + Wild weather lashes Vic, NSW, SA, ACT—Hundreds of homes are under water after Victoria's worst floods in more than a decade, while parts of NSW, SA and the ACT have been lashed by strong w...
- + SA storms leave 2000 homes without power—Nearly 2000 homes around South Australia are without power on Sunday night, after a weekend of wild weather caused havoc with electricity infrastructu...
- + Govt likely to be 'fragile': Labor MP—A senior Labor MP has conceded stability is likely to be an issue for whichever party forms government.
- + Parliament reform spat slows govt result—A decision on who forms government could be delayed with a squabble breaking out over parliamentary reform.
- + Consensus on parly reform evaporates —A decision on who forms government could be delayed with a squabble breaking out over parliamentary reform.
- + Mining tax future unclear: Analysts—Billions of dollars in potential revenue from Australia's proposed mining tax remain in doubt, analysts say, with the future of the levy in the balan...
- + Katter's call unlikely on Sunday—Independent MP Bob Katter is unlikely to announce on Sunday who he'll back to form government.
- + Brisbane koala habitat expanded—The Queensland government has bought an additional 127 hectares of property to expand a koala habitat south of Brisbane by almost one-third.
- + Minority government 'fragile': Roxon—Labor minister Nicola Roxon admits any minority government that relies on just 76 votes in the lower house will be 'fragile'.
- + Thousands call SES for storm help in SA—Emergency services have responded to thousands of calls for help over the weekend as strong winds and heavy rain battered South Australia.
- + Glacier crash victims named—New Zealand police have named the nine people killed in a plane crash in Fox Glacier, among the dead is an 18 year old Australian tourist.
- + Coalition shrill over independents: ALP—Labor frontbencher Anthony Albanese says an increasingly 'shrill' coalition is trying to intimidate the three rural independents into backing Tony Abb...
- + Coalition suffer costings headache—The federal opposition is still on the defensive over its budget costings, as the independents enter their final stages of deliberation.
- + Labor agree to parliamentary reforms—Federal Labor has agreed to the independents' parliamentary reforms, but the coalition is "dragging its feet" on the issue, government house leader ...
- + Strong winds lash Victoria—Severe winds have lashed through Victoria's west coast and Melbourne's bayside suburbs, toppling trees and damaging buildings.
- + Oppn still suffering costings headache—The federal opposition is still on the defensive over its budget costings, as the independents enter their final stages of deliberation.
- + Benalla floodwaters peak—Floodwaters in Benalla have peaked 4.5 metres above the town river's normal level.
- + Floods hit northeast Victoria—Hundreds of homes have been evacuated as Victoria faces its worst floods in more than a decade.
- + Windsor favours Labor broadband network—Key independent Tony Windsor is reported to be strongly in favour of Labor's $43 billion National Broadband Network.
- + Wild weather continues to lash SA—State Emergency Service crews have responded to more than 900 calls for assistance as wild weather continued to lash the state on Saturday.
- + Army may be called in to help Vic floods—The army has been called in to assist emergency services battling flood emergencies across Victoria.
- + Army may be called in to help Vic floods—The army has been called in to assist emergency services battling flood emergencies across Victoria.
- + Army called in to help Vic floods—The army has been called in to assist emergency services battling flood emergencies across Victoria.
- + Australian boy mauled by sea lion at zoo—An 11-year-old Australian boy is recovering in hospital after reportedly being left with a "dirty great hole in his belly" after being mauled by a sea...
- + Katter brushes off 'tricky stuff'—North Queensland independent MP Bob Katter says "all sorts of tricky stuff" is taking place to try to convince him to back a coalition minority govern...
- + Katter brushes off 'tricky stuff'—North Queensland independent MP Bob Katter says "all sorts of tricky stuff" is taking place to try to convince him to back a coalition minority govern...
- + SES crews brace for strong winds in SA—SES crews are bracing for strong winds in Adelaide following heavy storm activity in South Australia .
- + Six people in trouble due to storms—SA crews sent to rescue six people in two storm-related emergencies.
- + Victoria on flood watch amid downpours—Victoria remains on flood watch as many parts of the state have received heavy rainfall and more rains forecast.
- + Qantas jet also had damaged flaps—Australian investigators say a mechanical failure that blew a hole in the engine of a Qantas jet headed to Sydney from the US also damaged the wing fl...
- + Voters want independents to back Labor—Two new polls show that a majority of voters want the independents to back Labor to form government.
- + Aust Muslim calls for beheading: report—Dutch anti-Islam MP Geert Wilders, the country's most heavily guarded politician, has denounced an Australian Muslim cleric's reported call for his be...
- + Sydney rapist jailed for 18 years—A man who raped two women and sexually assaulted 10 others across Sydney has been jailed for at least 18 years and nine months.
- + Serial rapist jailed—A man who raped two women and sexually assaulted 10 others across Sydney has been jailed for at least 18 years and nine months.
- + Liberals warn of 'leftist, green government'—Key Liberals have raised fears of a leftist Labor-Greens government in an bid for the support of the three independent MPs who will decide who to back...
- + Coalition ramps up pressure on trio—The three independents whose support will allow Labor or the coalition to form government say they are still undecided.
- + Womaniser jailed for wife's murder—Gold-digging womaniser Des Campbell didn't show a flicker of emotion as he was jailed for at least 24 years for pushing his besotted bride off a cliff...
- + Hoges can go home—Paul Hogan has been given permission to leave Australia after a travel ban placed on him by the Australian Taxation Office was lifted.
- + Hogan given permission to leave country—Paul Hogan has been given permission to leave Australia after a travel ban placed on him by the Australian Taxation Office was lifted.
- + McLeay portfolios reallocated—NSW Premier Kristina Keneally has decided to reallocate the portfolios of former minister Paul McLeay, rather than name a new minister.
- + Locust plague looms as eggs hatch—The first bugs of the worst locust plague in a generation are crawling on the land, and New South Wales' farmers are being urged to report the hatch...
- + Soldier remembered as a loving dad—A Brisbane soldier killed in Afghanistan has been farewelled as a courageous father who used humour to get through tough times.
- + Soldier remembered as a loving dad—A Brisbane soldier killed in Afghanistan has been farewelled as a courageous father who used humour to get through tough times.
- + Ex-cop jailed for killing wife—Former policeman Des Campbell has been jailed for at least 24 years for murdering his new wife by pushing her off a cliff.
- + Brother hopes sister's killer suffers—Former policeman Des Campbell has been jailed for at least 24 years for murdering his new wife by pushing her off a cliff.
- + Acquisition not colonialism: Barnett—Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett has continued to defend the compulsory acquisition of Kimberley land for a gas precinct, an act that has been...
- + Pokie reform tough call, say experts—A gaming analyst has told SBS it is significant that Julia Gillard has agreed to potentially force gambling reform on the states, but tougher measures...
- + Soldier killed in Afghanistan buried—Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott have joined friends and family at a service paying tribute to Australian soldier Private Grant Kirby, who died in Afghan...
- + Kingmaking trio still deciding—The three independents whose support will allow Labor or the coalition to form government say they are still undecided.
- + Pilot smashed window to escape—The sole survivor of a Papua New Guinea plane crash made a dramatic escape by smashing a cockpit window before the aircraft burst into flames.
- + Brown, Wilkie will see PM more than Swan—Bob Brown and Andrew Wilkie now have better access to the prime minister than Treasurer Wayne Swan, Liberal frontbencher Peter Dutton says.
- + No 'Wilkies' in Katter's wishlist—Queensland independent Bob Katter says he has not made big demands in his wishlist to Labor and the coalition to win his support to form government.
- + No "Wilkies" in Katter's wishlist—Queensland independent Bob Katter says he has not made big demands in his wishlist to Labor and the coalition to win his support to form government.
- + Australian attacked by shark in Solomons—A shark attack in a remote area of the Solomon Islands has left an Australian man with severe cuts to his face and neck.
- + Gillard makes pokies pledge—A federal Labor government would force the states and territories to reform poker machine gambling, following a deal between the PM and MP Andrew Wilk...
- + Kimberley gas project under threat—The WA government's decision to compulsorily acquire land near Broome for a gas precinct could lead the project to collapse.
- + Katter 'not swayed by Wilkie'—The three key independents still haven't decided which party they'll support to form a government, despite Andrew Wilkie supporting Labor.
- + No disrespect, says 'spiderman'—French "spiderman" Alain Robert has angrily denied suggestions that he is disrespectful of Australian law and said his latest climb of a Sydney build...
- + And then there were three: again—The nation will have to wait until Monday at the earliest before knowing whether it will have a Labor or coalition government.
- + Bodies recovered from PNG crash site—The bodies of three Australians and one New Zealander have been recovered from a remote PNG plane crash site, while the sole survivor has left hospita...
- + Rioters taken to WA detention centre—Asylum seekers involved in Wednesday's break-out at a Darwin detention centre are being transferred to the Curtin detention centre in Western Australi...
- + Same-sex adoption bill passes by 2 votes—A bill that would allow same-sex couples to adopt children in NSW has been passed by the lower house of parliament by only two votes.
- + Wilkie gives Labor the edge it needed—Labor has edged closer to forming the next federal government, with Tasmanian independent Andrew Wilkie's support.
- + Accused people smuggler reveals bribes—A self-confessed people smuggler who helped asylum seekers get on boats to Australia has told a court of bribes paid in Indonesia.
- + People smuggler accused uncovers bribes—A self-confessed people smuggler who helped asylum seekers get on boats to Australia has told a court of bribes paid in Indonesia.
- + Labor gives funds to Hobart Hospital—A Labor federal government would make $100 million available urgently to redevelop the Royal Hobart Hospital.
- + Labor funds Hobart Hospital—A Labor federal government would make $100 million available urgently to redevelop the Royal Hobart Hospital.
- + WA to forcibly acquire land for LNG plant—The WA government is starting the process of compulsory acquisition, forcibly acquiring land for a $30 billion natural gas development, after ...
- + Wilkie sides with Labor—Tasmanian independent MP Andrew Wilkie says he will back a Labor minority government.
- + Warne calls for life bans—Shane Warne wants world cricket's governing body to "flex their muscles" and issue life bans for players found guilty of betting scams.
- + Barnett concerned over asylum centres—West Australian Premier Colin Barnett says he's concerned incidents of unrest could occur at immigration detention centres in his state following a ...
- + NSW MPs pass same-sex adoption bill—NSW lower house MPs have voted in support of a bill to allow same-sex couples to adopt children.
- + NSW same-sex adoption bill just passes—A bill that would allow same-sex couples to adopt children in NSW has been passed by the lower house of parliament by only two votes.
- + PNG plane crash survivor recovering well—The sole survivor of a PNG plane crash will be released from hospital in just a few days, his family has says.
- + WA govt to acquire gas precinct land—West Australian Premier Colin Barnett says his government will compulsorily acquire land in the Kimberley for a gas precinct.
- + WA to compulsorily acquire gas land—The WA government is starting the process of compulsory acquisition, to forcibly acquire Kimberley coast land for a natural gas development in face of...
- + WA to acquire land for gas—The WA government is starting the process of compulsory acquisition, to forcibly acquire Kimberley coast land for a natural gas development.
- + China slows down Aussie exports—A sharp drop off in exports to China has led to a worse than expected trade report for July.
- + NSW lower house MPs pass adoption bill—NSW lower house MPs have voted in support of a bill to allow same-sex couples to adopt children.
- + Abbott boat savings ludicrous: Greens—Tony Abbott's claim of saving $258 million by stopping refugee boats over two years is ludicrous, says Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young.
- + NSW MPs pass same-sex adoption bill—NSW lower house MPs have voted in support of a bill to allow same-sex couples to adopt children.
- + Dramatic flight recording released—Passengers who witnessed the exploding Qantas engine have spoken of their shock, as a recording of the pilot requesting an emergency landing was relea...
- + Barnett moves to acquire gas land—West Australian Premier Colin Barnett says his government will compulsorily acquire land in the Kimberley for a gas precinct.
- + Smaller trade surplus as exports fall—Australia's trade surplus narrowed sharply in July after the record outcome in June.
- + Labor played politics on climate: Bandt—New Australian Greens MP Adam Bandt has criticised Labor for its inaction on setting a carbon price under former prime minister Kevin Rudd.
- + PNG crash black box found—Papua New Guinea accident investigators have retrieved the black box of a fatal Trans Air charter flight that crashed on a remote island.
- + School bans 'gay' kookaburra—A Melbourne school has dropped the word gay from the classic children's song Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree.
- + PNG crash black box retrieved—Papua New Guinea accident investigators have retrieved the black box of a fatal Trans Air charter flight that crashed on a remote island.
- + Coalition will deliver surplus: Abbott—Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says despite Treasury assertions of a billion dollar hole in its costings, the coalition will deliver budget surpluses.
- + Black hole difference of opinion: Hockey—Opposition finance spokesman Andrew Robb said he stands by coalition "assumptions" as Joe Hockey said claims of a black hole relate to a difference of...
- + Labor defends deal with Greens—Labor says its deal with the Greens is common sense but the coalition has attacked it for selling its soul in a desperate bid to stay in power.
- + Hockey stands by coalition costings—Labor has accused the coalition of being deliberately deceptive with its costings, but shadow treasurer Joe Hockey blames a difference of opinion with...
- + Hockey stands by coalition costings—Labor has accused the coalition of being deliberately deceptive with its costings, but shadow treasurer Joe Hockey blames a difference of opinion with...
- + Investigators on way to PNG crash site—Australian investigators are on their way to the remote Papua New Guinea island where a charter plane crashed killing three Australians and one New Ze...
- + Grocers reject toxic-can links—There is no scientific evidence to suggest food packaged in cans containing Bisphenol A (BPA) is harmful, the Australian Food and Grocery Council say...
- + Grocers deny BPA-packaged food harmful—There is no scientific evidence to suggest food packaged in cans containing Bisphenol A (BPA) is harmful, the Australian Food and Grocery Council say...
- + NSW Nationals against same-sex adoption—New South Wales Opposition Leader Barry O'Farrell is expected to speak on a bill today which allows same-sex couples to adopt children.
- + Coalition costings have $7b 'black hole'—Treasury has uncovered a "black hole" in the coalition's costings of at least $7 billion, independent MP Tony Windsor says.
- + PNG crash survivor flown to Australia—The sole survivor of a charter plane crash in Papua New Guinea is recovering in an Australian hospital.
- + Fred Nile denies viewing porn—Conservative NSW MP Fred Nile has denied that he has accessed pornographic websites on his parliamentary computer, following allegations in the Daily...
- + '$7bn hole' in Coalition costings—Treasury has reportedly found a $7bn hole in the coalition's costings of its election promises, which it had claimed would save $11.5bn over the next ...
- + Labor ahead in govt race, says Gillard—Prime Minister Julia Gillard says Labor is ahead in the race to form government but Tony Abbott says an ALP-Greens coalition would be bad for the bush...
- + Tuck apologises for drug episode—Hawthorn youngster Travis Tuck has apologised for the incident which resulted in him becoming the first player suspended under the AFL's illicit drugs...
- + Swan takes credit for economic growth—Worries over the global economy are likely to keep interest rates on hold despite the Australian economy pounding along at its fastest rate in three y...
- + World leaders urged to act on poverty—The world's aid and charity organisations will again urge governments to pump billions of dollars into the global fight against poverty.
- + Kennett slams three strikes policy—Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett has warned that help might come "too late for someone one day" under the AFL's three strikes illicit drugs policy.
- + Rising Labor star falls from grace—Disgraced NSW Ports and Waterways minister Paul McLeay was a rising star in the NSW Labor government.
- + Police end asylum seeker stand-off—Northern Territory police have ended a seven-hour stand-off by asylum seekers at a Darwin detention centre.
- + Fallen Diggers honoured in Brisbane—Three Australian soldiers killed in Afghanistan have been honoured by their family and friends at a memorial service in Brisbane.
- + Paul McLeay apologises for web scandal—Former ports minister Paul McLeay has apologised after he was forced to resign for accessing gambling and adult websites on his parliamentary computer...
- + Time to tackle alcohol supply: Costello—New restrictions on alcohol supply are needed to combat excessive drinking, rather than relying on education campaigns to reduce demand, says Tim Cost...
- + Murder squad leads Belanglo bones probe—Homicide detectives are now leading the investigation into human bones found in the Belanglo State Forest in southern NSW.
- + Freeze Pakistan's debt: UN summit—Charities from around the world have used a Melbourne conference to call for a freeze on Pakistan's national debt, to help millions of flood victims.
- + Kennett urges AFL to change stance—Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett has written to the AFL urging the league to change its illicit drugs policy.
- + Kennett urges AFL to change drugs stance—Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett has written to the AFL urging the league to change its illicit drugs policy so clubs are informed when a player tests ...
- + Independents should release costings: PM—Prime Minister Julia Gillard will ask independents Bob Katter, Tony Windsor and Rob Oakeshott to release Labor's and the coalition's policy costings p...
- + Yet another NSW minister resigns—NSW Ports and Waterways Minister Paul McLeay has resigned from the frontbench after using a parliamentary computer to visit gambling and adult websi...
- + NSW Minister resigns from frontbench—NSW Ports Minister Paul McLeay has resigned from the frontbench for misusing a parliamentary computer.
- + Memorial service for fallen soldiers—Family and friends of three Australian soldiers killed in Afghanistan have gathered in Brisbane for a memorial service.
- + Mother jailed for killing sons—A Melbourne mother twice convicted of killing her two young sons has been jailed for 27 years.
- + Rachael Taylor applies for AVO—Actor Rachael Taylor has applied for an apprehended violence order (AVO) against former fiance Matthew Newton.
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