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18/03/2010 | 03:31 PM

Gory Greenpeace video goes viral

A gory Greenpeace video that shows a man unwittingly biting into an orang-utan's finger has gone viral on the internet, despite attempts to have it pulled. More...

18/03/2010 | 03:31 PM

Govt puts Abbott on the spot on health

The federal government suspended question time to put Opposition Leader Tony Abbott on the spot on the issue of hospitals and health reform. More...

18/03/2010 | 02:27 PM

Early budget surplus possible: Westpac

The strength of the labour market opens the prospect for the federal budget returning to surplus earlier than forecast, a Westpac economist says. More...

18/03/2010 | 02:08 PM

Electricity prices to rise by up to 64%

Electricity bills in NSW will soar by up to 64 per cent over the next three years, with the blame laid squarely on the government's ETS. More...

18/03/2010 | 02:08 PM

ConsMin slams JP Morgan fees after win

Consolidated Minerals' president has criticised JP Morgan's "excessive contractual terms" after the investment bank lost a $50m court case against the miner. More...

18/03/2010 | 11:38 AM

Xenophon wants inquiry into Scientology

An independent senator has launched a bid to have alleged abuses within the Church of Scientology referred to a parliamentary inquiry. More...

18/03/2010 | 10:36 AM

NRL steps up its drug testing program

The NRL has confirmed reports that it has reached an agreement with the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) to enter into additional testing. More...

18/03/2010 | 09:56 AM

Nationals upset about Youth deal

Nationals MPs upset about a deal over Youth Allowance changes have been told to take their concerns to the federal opposition's education spokesman. More...

18/03/2010 | 09:47 AM

Rudd urged to do more to help Stern Hu

A federal coalition MP has called on the prime minister to do more for Australian businessman Stern Hu, who faces trial in China. More...

18/03/2010 | 09:19 AM

US, India ink deal for 'limitless' trade

The US and India launched a new blitz to boost economic, trade and financial cooperation, the latest sign of deepening ties between the two economic giants. More...

18/03/2010 | 09:18 AM

Ransom paid in Paris for British boy

A ransom for a five-year-old British boy kidnapped in Pakistan and freed this week was paid in Paris. More...

18/03/2010 | 07:11 AM

England drop Wilkinson for France match

England have dropped Jonny Wilkinson from their starting side to play France in the Six Nations international in Paris on Saturday. More...

18/03/2010 | 05:58 AM

More Vienna choir boys allege abuse

The Vienna Boys' Choir says it has heard from eight possible abuse victims following an initial report of allegations last week. More...

18/03/2010 | 05:42 AM

BA strikers look for US, Europe support

The union representing British Airways' cabin crews is gathering international support for a walkout due to begin this weekend. More...

17/03/2010 | 10:03 PM

Trial date set for Stern Hu in China

Australian businessman Stern Hu will be tried in closed court in China, a situation slammed as "outrageous" by the Australian Greens. More...

17/03/2010 | 09:49 PM

Haiti reveals $A12b reconstruction plan

Haiti has unveiled the first draft of its grand reconstruction plan, saying $A12. More...

17/03/2010 | 09:47 PM

Israel reopens mosque compound

Israel has reopened the flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound and lifted a days-old lockdown of the occupied West Bank. More...

17/03/2010 | 07:34 PM

Victorian police march on MP's office

Anger about law and order in Victoria moved from the city to the country with police marching on an MP's office and a crisis meeting planned on street violence. More...

17/03/2010 | 07:10 PM

Coroner says SIEV 36 fire was deliberate

A fire which caused an asylum seeker boat to explode in the Timor Sea last year was deliberately lit, the Northern Territory Coroner says. More...

17/03/2010 | 06:43 PM

Illegal immigrant workers found in Qld

Immigration authorities will send 20 illegal workers back to China after a police raid on a Brisbane food processing plant. More...

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