http://wap.news.bigpond.com/rssfeed/National/ Latest National articles. en Mon, 21 May 2012 23:28:03 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Australians_want_to_close_borders_752741.html More than half of Australian respondents to a poll about border security want to say 'no' to all migrants. Mon, 21 May 2012 22:24:43 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Australians_want_to_close_borders_752741.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Thomson_protected_by_Gillard_-_Abbott_752737.html Tony Abbott has accused the federal government of conducting a 'revolting spectacle' around Craig Thomson. Mon, 21 May 2012 22:18:39 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Thomson_protected_by_Gillard_-_Abbott_752737.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Give_more_Afghan_cash_-_PM_752728.html Julia Gillard has called on world leaders to stump up cash needed to support Afghanistan's security forces. Mon, 21 May 2012 21:58:32 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Give_more_Afghan_cash_-_PM_752728.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Melbourne_siege_continues_752715.html Police remain in a tense standoff with a man who barricaded himself inside a Melbourne home. Mon, 21 May 2012 21:30:03 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Melbourne_siege_continues_752715.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Thousands_fight_for_flood_compensation_752714.html More than 3000 people joining a legal battle for compensation over the 2011 Qld floods. Mon, 21 May 2012 21:30:01 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Thousands_fight_for_flood_compensation_752714.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Households_to_host_asylum_seekers_752713.html Australian households will be giving a home to asylum seekers within the next three weeks. Mon, 21 May 2012 21:29:59 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Households_to_host_asylum_seekers_752713.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Indigenous_owners_get_historic_handover_752665.html Campbell Newman will attend a ceremonial transfer of the Mungkan Kandju National Park to the Wik Mungkan. Mon, 21 May 2012 18:52:46 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Indigenous_owners_get_historic_handover_752665.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Murder_audio_heard_at_Milat_sentencing_752664.html Audio recording of a youth begging for his life has been played in court before he was murdered with an axe. Mon, 21 May 2012 18:52:08 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Murder_audio_heard_at_Milat_sentencing_752664.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Jackson_discussed_Thomson_with_Lawler_752626.html HSU national secretary Kathy Jackson says she has discussed the union scandal with her partner. Mon, 21 May 2012 12:13:31 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Jackson_discussed_Thomson_with_Lawler_752626.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Thomson_says_he_is_a_victim_of_lynch_mob_752624.html Federal MP Craig Thomson has used his addressed to Parliament to deny allegations of misusing union funds. Mon, 21 May 2012 11:55:50 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Thomson_says_he_is_a_victim_of_lynch_mob_752624.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Gillard_aid_promise_for_Afghanistan_752623.html PM Julia Gillard has used a NATO summit on the war in Afghanistan to promise more aid for the country. Mon, 21 May 2012 11:55:44 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Gillard_aid_promise_for_Afghanistan_752623.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Qantas_axes_500_maintenance_jobs_752622.html Qantas has flagged more job losses may be on cards after confirming it would cut 500 maintenance positions. Mon, 21 May 2012 11:55:41 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Qantas_axes_500_maintenance_jobs_752622.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Union_official_rejects_Thomson_claims_752621.html HSU deputy general secretary Marco Bolano has denied claims that he sought to ruin Craig Thomson's career. Mon, 21 May 2012 11:55:40 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Union_official_rejects_Thomson_claims_752621.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Murder_audio_played_at_Milat_sentencing_752620.html A Sydney court has heard of the impact of David Auchterlonie's murder by Matthew Milat and his accomplice. Mon, 21 May 2012 11:55:38 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Murder_audio_played_at_Milat_sentencing_752620.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Siege_could_go_on_for_days_-_Vic_police_752619.html Police in a stand-off with a gunman holed up in a Melbourne house say they will wait for days if necessary. Mon, 21 May 2012 11:55:34 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Siege_could_go_on_for_days_-_Vic_police_752619.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Jackson_gobsmacked_by_Thomson_address_752482.html Kathy Jackson says she's gobsmacked by Craig Thomson's statement, saying he didn't address the missing funds Mon, 21 May 2012 04:25:12 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Jackson_gobsmacked_by_Thomson_address_752482.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Family_speak_of_pain_over_Milats_murder_752475.html Relatives of the teenager who was murdered in Belanglo State Forest have told a judge of their pain. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:09:51 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Family_speak_of_pain_over_Milats_murder_752475.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Newman_welcomes_Qantas_choosing_Qld_752471.html Campbell Newman says Qantas relocating its aircraft heavy maintenance to Qld is a big vote of confidence. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:59:18 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Newman_welcomes_Qantas_choosing_Qld_752471.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Two_asylum_seeker_boats_intercepted_752442.html Two asylum seeker boats carrying 82 passengers have been intercepted off the north-west Australian coast. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:05:24 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Two_asylum_seeker_boats_intercepted_752442.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Doctor_accused_of_hep_C_infecting_752440.html A Melbourne doctor is facing a committal hearing after he allegedly infected 56 women with hepatitis C. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:02:53 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Doctor_accused_of_hep_C_infecting_752440.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Axe_tendered_at_teenager_Milat_hearing_752411.html Matthew Milat, a relative of Ivan Milat, is facing a sentence hearing for a 2010 murder. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:49:23 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Axe_tendered_at_teenager_Milat_hearing_752411.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Pilots_call_for_shipping_routes_review_752406.html Marine pilots are calling for a review of shipping routes to avoid disaster in the Great Barrier Reef. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:37:18 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Pilots_call_for_shipping_routes_review_752406.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Toro_tipped_for_WAs_first_uranium_mine_752405.html Adelaide's Toro Energy is tipped to win the race to develop Western Australia's first uranium mine. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:35:00 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Toro_tipped_for_WAs_first_uranium_mine_752405.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/ACTU_pushes_for_26-a-week_wage_rise_752404.html The ACTU will argue its case in Fair Work Australia for a wage increase of $26 a week for low paid workers. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:35:00 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/ACTU_pushes_for_26-a-week_wage_rise_752404.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Patel_to_face_High_Court_in_Brisbane_752403.html Former surgeon Jayant Patel will appeal his manslaughter convictions before the High Court in Brisbane. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:35:00 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Patel_to_face_High_Court_in_Brisbane_752403.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Bring_troops_home_-_Milne_752388.html Greens leader Christine Milne says Australia should withdraw all its troops from Afghanistan. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:05:36 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Bring_troops_home_-_Milne_752388.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Heffernan_compared_to_Thomson_752387.html Liberal MPs have dismissed Labor calls for the coalition to reject Bill Heffernan's vote. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:05:33 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Heffernan_compared_to_Thomson_752387.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Shots_fired_at_Melbourne_armed_stand-off_752377.html A man has fired shots at police during an armed-stand off at a home in Melbourne's north west. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:40:10 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Shots_fired_at_Melbourne_armed_stand-off_752377.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Fires_still_allowed_at_parliament_752371.html Parliamentary officials have not changed the rules for approving fires outside Parliament House Mon, 21 May 2012 00:34:27 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Fires_still_allowed_at_parliament_752371.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Australians_against_legalising_drugs_752365.html A new Neilson poll has found the majority of Australians remain opposed to legalising drug use. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:09:50 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Australians_against_legalising_drugs_752365.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Vic_man_pulls_gun_on_police_752354.html A man has fled a Melbourne restaurant after pulling a handgun and pointing it on several police officers. Sun, 20 May 2012 23:46:29 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Vic_man_pulls_gun_on_police_752354.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Child_killed_after_being_struck_by_car_752335.html A four-year-old boy has died in hospital after being hit by a car in Melbourne's north. Sun, 20 May 2012 22:46:55 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Child_killed_after_being_struck_by_car_752335.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Sydney_man_stabbed_by_partner_752330.html A Sydney woman has allegedly stabbed her partner in the chest after an argument over a gambling debt. Sun, 20 May 2012 22:34:43 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Sydney_man_stabbed_by_partner_752330.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Govt_argues_over_latest_boat_752308.html Another 175 asylum seekers have been intercepted, re-igniting the border protection debate. Sun, 20 May 2012 21:23:53 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Govt_argues_over_latest_boat_752308.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/NATO_shifting_to_help_peace_in_Afghan_752282.html Barack Obama has warned of "hard days" ahead in Afghanistan at NATO summit. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:40:14 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/NATO_shifting_to_help_peace_in_Afghan_752282.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/PM_to_sign_aid_agreement_with_Karzai_752275.html Julia Gillard is to meet with Afghan President Hamid Karzai ahead of NATO talks on the war in Afghanistan. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:37:13 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/PM_to_sign_aid_agreement_with_Karzai_752275.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Thomson_asks_cops_to_review_brothel_tape_752257.html Craig Thomson is set to ask police to review CCTV footage to prove he did not spend union money at brothels. Sun, 20 May 2012 18:56:21 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Thomson_asks_cops_to_review_brothel_tape_752257.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Dale_cleared_over_Williams_murder_752254.html Former cop, Paul Dale, has been cleared of any involvement in the 2010 jail murder of Carl Williams. Sun, 20 May 2012 18:46:46 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Dale_cleared_over_Williams_murder_752254.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/More_than_400_jobs_to_go_at_Qantas_752253.html Qantas will announce that more than 400 maintenance jobs will be lost at Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport. Sun, 20 May 2012 18:46:44 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/More_than_400_jobs_to_go_at_Qantas_752253.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/Baillieu_orders_Shaw_expenses_probe_752223.html A Victorian state Liberal MP has become embroiled in an expenses claim controversy. Sun, 20 May 2012 12:20:04 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/Baillieu_orders_Shaw_expenses_probe_752223.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/PM_to_miss_Thomsons_explanation_752189.html Suspended Labor MP Craig Thomson is set to tell parliament he didn't use union funds to pay for prostitutes. Sun, 20 May 2012 10:09:42 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/PM_to_miss_Thomsons_explanation_752189.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/Dad_killed_son_survives_motorbike_crash_752188.html A young boy has survived a motorbike accident that killed his dad northwest of Sydney. Sun, 20 May 2012 10:08:14 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/Dad_killed_son_survives_motorbike_crash_752188.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/Teen_injured_after_falling_from_train_752186.html Police have renewed warnings about the dangers of train surfing after another near-fatal accident. Sun, 20 May 2012 10:05:02 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/Teen_injured_after_falling_from_train_752186.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/Protest_as_govt_ends_gay_groups_funds_752155.html The protest against a Qld government decision to pull funding from a gay health service is gaining support. Sun, 20 May 2012 07:14:43 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/Protest_as_govt_ends_gay_groups_funds_752155.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/Communities_heal_after_embassy_eviction_752152.html Brisbane's Aboriginal and Greek communities have come together, soothing tension around a protest site. Sun, 20 May 2012 06:59:21 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/Communities_heal_after_embassy_eviction_752152.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/WA_is_moving_away_from_the_east_752131.html Colin Barnett says WA will distance itself from the rest of Australia if its GST revenue continues to fall. Sun, 20 May 2012 05:12:45 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/WA_is_moving_away_from_the_east_752131.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/Abbott_cant_have_it_both_ways_Emerson_752129.html A government frontbencher says Tony Abbott must sack Bill Heffernan or have his double standards exposed. Sun, 20 May 2012 05:07:39 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/Abbott_cant_have_it_both_ways_Emerson_752129.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/Xenophon_warns_Thomson_to_tell_the_truth_752079.html Senator Nick Xenophon has said Craig Thomson should tell the truth to parliament or risk suspension. Sun, 20 May 2012 00:51:17 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/Xenophon_warns_Thomson_to_tell_the_truth_752079.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/NSW_premiers_entitlements_stripped_back_752055.html Retired NSW premiers are about to get less life entitlements including free air travel and access to cars. Sat, 19 May 2012 23:21:24 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/NSW_premiers_entitlements_stripped_back_752055.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/Liberal_senator_accused_of_homophobia_752053.html Liberal Senator Bill Heffernan has been accused of assaulting and making homophobic remarks to a staffer. Sat, 19 May 2012 23:09:26 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/Liberal_senator_accused_of_homophobia_752053.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/Carrier_drifting_in_Coral_Sea_752049.html The first of three vessels racing to the aid of a stricken cargo ship is due in the area this morning. Sat, 19 May 2012 22:54:35 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/Carrier_drifting_in_Coral_Sea_752049.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/Husband_of_Baden-Clay_was_having_affair_752048.html Reports have emerged that husband of murdered Brisbane woman Allison Baden-Clay was having an affair. Sat, 19 May 2012 22:54:32 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/Husband_of_Baden-Clay_was_having_affair_752048.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/Man_charged_after_shooting_in_Syds_west_752031.html A man will front a Sydney court on Sunday, charged with attempted murder following a shooting in the city. Sat, 19 May 2012 21:31:46 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/Man_charged_after_shooting_in_Syds_west_752031.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/15-yo_Victorian_dies_in_absolute_tragedy_751992.html The loss of a young life in a car smash in Melb's northeast this weekend has been described a tragedy. Sat, 19 May 2012 19:09:35 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/15-yo_Victorian_dies_in_absolute_tragedy_751992.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/WA_gas_hub_protesters_charged_751990.html WA Police have arrested two women for blocking a road leading to Woodside's planned gas hub project site. Sat, 19 May 2012 19:07:43 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/WA_gas_hub_protesters_charged_751990.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/Candle_may_have_sparked_Tas_house_fire_751988.html Firefighters say they believe an unattended candle may be to blame for a house fire in suburban Hobart. Sat, 19 May 2012 18:52:39 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/Candle_may_have_sparked_Tas_house_fire_751988.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/Man_dead_in_Sydney_double_stabbing_751986.html A man is dead and a woman has been left with critical injuries following a double stabbing in western Syd. Sat, 19 May 2012 18:47:33 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/20/Man_dead_in_Sydney_double_stabbing_751986.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Plane_delays_Gillards_NATO_trip_751938.html Julia Gillard's plane has broken down in Qld, delaying her flight across to attend a NATO summit in Chicago. Sat, 19 May 2012 11:00:18 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Plane_delays_Gillards_NATO_trip_751938.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Code_for_conduct_hard_to_crack_751937.html With scandal dogging the federal parliament, talk has turned to whether politicians need a code of conduct. Sat, 19 May 2012 11:00:16 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Code_for_conduct_hard_to_crack_751937.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Festival_held_at_Brisbane_protest_site_751936.html A Brisbane festival has begun without incident at the site where an Aboriginal tent embassy was evicted. Sat, 19 May 2012 11:00:09 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Festival_held_at_Brisbane_protest_site_751936.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Teen_dead_after_Melbourne_car_crash_751935.html A 15-year-old is dead after the car he was driving hit a tree on Melbourne's northeastern outskirts. Sat, 19 May 2012 11:00:01 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Teen_dead_after_Melbourne_car_crash_751935.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Man_shot_in_western_Sydney_751934.html A man has been found with severe gunshot wounds at a home in Zillah Street, Merrylands. Sat, 19 May 2012 10:59:57 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Man_shot_in_western_Sydney_751934.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Melbourne_knife_carriers_nabbed_751897.html Sixteen people were arrested, and three caught with knives during a blitz at a Melbourne train station. Sat, 19 May 2012 07:12:30 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Melbourne_knife_carriers_nabbed_751897.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Cargo_ship_strays_near_Barrier_Reef_751893.html Three boats are rushing to the aid of a stricken cargo ship drifting towards a coral reef off far north Qld. Sat, 19 May 2012 06:53:02 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Cargo_ship_strays_near_Barrier_Reef_751893.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Wayside_Chapel_reopens_after_revamp_751891.html Sydney's Wayside Chapel has been reopened after a $8.2 million redevelopment. Sat, 19 May 2012 06:48:09 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Wayside_Chapel_reopens_after_revamp_751891.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Couple_charged_with_babys_murder_751866.html A Brisbane couple have been charged with the murder of a baby girl found dead in a washing machine. Sat, 19 May 2012 04:17:51 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Couple_charged_with_babys_murder_751866.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Federal_Labor_polling_23_per_cent_in_Qld_751847.html A new Galaxy poll shows Labor's primary vote has dropped to just 23 per cent in Queensland. Sat, 19 May 2012 03:05:02 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Federal_Labor_polling_23_per_cent_in_Qld_751847.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/MP_travel_entitlements_the_same_Gillard_751823.html PM Julia Gillard says there is nothing unusual about the $7 million annual travel bill for federal MPs. Sat, 19 May 2012 01:27:56 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/MP_travel_entitlements_the_same_Gillard_751823.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Tourist_bus_rolls_over_near_Port_Douglas_751815.html Three tourists were injured when their bus rolled over near the north Queensland haven of Port Douglas. Sat, 19 May 2012 00:40:18 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Tourist_bus_rolls_over_near_Port_Douglas_751815.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Three_cars_set_alight_in_southwest_Syd_751808.html Three cars have been set alight across Sydney's southwest within an hour. Sat, 19 May 2012 00:26:36 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Three_cars_set_alight_in_southwest_Syd_751808.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Melb_teenager_dead_after_car_hits_tree_751804.html A 15-year-old is dead after the car he was driving hit a tree and burst into flames in Melb's north-east. Fri, 18 May 2012 23:29:21 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Melb_teenager_dead_after_car_hits_tree_751804.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Media_ordered_out_of_custody_case_751788.html Evidence is being given in a closed court involving four sisters in the international custody dispute. Fri, 18 May 2012 22:07:56 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Media_ordered_out_of_custody_case_751788.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Girl_15_assaulted_in_Sydneys_west_751782.html A 15-year-old girl has been indecently assaulted in Sydney's west. Fri, 18 May 2012 21:55:38 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Girl_15_assaulted_in_Sydneys_west_751782.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Shots_fired_at_Gold_Coast_home_boy_hurt_751777.html Shots have been fired into a Gold Coast home, slightly injuring a teenage boy. Fri, 18 May 2012 21:49:56 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Shots_fired_at_Gold_Coast_home_boy_hurt_751777.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Katter_misses_NT_but_eyes_Canberra_751747.html Katter's Australian Party has missed out on the NT election but has its sights set on federal polls. Fri, 18 May 2012 19:51:50 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Katter_misses_NT_but_eyes_Canberra_751747.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/NSW_govt_needs_to_cut_stamp_duty_751740.html The NSW Real Estate Institute says the state govt could boost its coffers if it cuts back stamp duty. Fri, 18 May 2012 19:35:27 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/NSW_govt_needs_to_cut_stamp_duty_751740.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Trucking_industry_recipe_for_risk_751738.html A US expert has warned that the sprawl of Australia's trucking industry makes it prone to risk. Fri, 18 May 2012 19:25:29 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/19/Trucking_industry_recipe_for_risk_751738.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Slipper_ambushed_says_lawyer_751658.html The sexual harassment case against Speaker Peter Slipper is 'an exercise in ambush' his lawyer says Fri, 18 May 2012 11:11:16 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Slipper_ambushed_says_lawyer_751658.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Australian_shares_hit_2012_low_751657.html Australian shares reached their lowest level for 2012 on Friday in response to falls on European markets. Fri, 18 May 2012 11:11:13 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Australian_shares_hit_2012_low_751657.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Gillard_positive_about_economy_751656.html Julia Gillard attended a ground-breaking ceremony in Darwin for the start of a $34 billion LNG project. Fri, 18 May 2012 11:11:09 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Gillard_positive_about_economy_751656.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Retravision_faces_financial_woes_751655.html Retravision store owners have held emergency meetings to discuss financial problems facing the retailer. Fri, 18 May 2012 11:11:05 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Retravision_faces_financial_woes_751655.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/NSW_teachers_walk_off_the_job_751654.html The NSW government says school reforms are intended to suit students, not the teachers union. Fri, 18 May 2012 11:10:58 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/NSW_teachers_walk_off_the_job_751654.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Sydney_murderer_gets_at_least_21_years_751652.html A Sydney man has been sentenced for murdering his live-in lover and cutting up her body with a power saw. Fri, 18 May 2012 11:04:32 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Sydney_murderer_gets_at_least_21_years_751652.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Contract_killer_gets_at_least_28_years_751651.html The man who pulled the trigger in the contract killing of Jeffery Ryan will spend at least 28 years in jail. Fri, 18 May 2012 11:04:29 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Contract_killer_gets_at_least_28_years_751651.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Cannabis_house_next_to_childcare_centre_751650.html A cannabis house operating next to a Sydney childcare centre has been shut down, police say. Fri, 18 May 2012 11:04:25 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Cannabis_house_next_to_childcare_centre_751650.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Abbott_rejects_Combets_climate_egging_751559.html Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has rejected claims of scaremongering over the carbon tax. Fri, 18 May 2012 04:57:00 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Abbott_rejects_Combets_climate_egging_751559.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Former_footballer_stabbed_in_Perth_751536.html Former East Perth Australian rules player Trevor Oliver has been stabbed while confronting car thieves. Fri, 18 May 2012 03:26:39 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Former_footballer_stabbed_in_Perth_751536.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Taxi_driver_attacked_by_teens_751494.html Two teenagers have been arrested after a Sydney taxi driver was found with injuries to his head and face. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:55:30 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Taxi_driver_attacked_by_teens_751494.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Womans_body_found_in_NSW_house_fire_751492.html A woman's body has been discovered inside a home destroyed by a fire in northern NSW. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:51:56 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Womans_body_found_in_NSW_house_fire_751492.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Fake_credit_cards_used_in_Sydney_centre_751483.html A 22-year-old Sydney man has been charged after he was caught with 18 fake credit cards. Thu, 17 May 2012 23:34:13 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Fake_credit_cards_used_in_Sydney_centre_751483.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Bandidos_members_charged_over_brawl_751481.html Two members of the Bandidos outlaw bikie gang have been charged over a brawl at a Brisbane restaurant. Thu, 17 May 2012 23:27:06 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Bandidos_members_charged_over_brawl_751481.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Great_granny_prepared_to_face_arrest_751454.html A great-grandmother says she is prepared to go to jail for the disappearance of four sisters. Thu, 17 May 2012 23:06:13 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Great_granny_prepared_to_face_arrest_751454.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Hundreds_evacuated_due_to_fire_751443.html Hundreds of people were evacuated from a shopping centre in Sydney's west, after a fire in the car park. Thu, 17 May 2012 21:45:18 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Hundreds_evacuated_due_to_fire_751443.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/NSW_teachers_will_walk_off_the_job_751448.html Striking teachers are considering whether to take more industrial action this school term. Thu, 17 May 2012 21:45:10 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/NSW_teachers_will_walk_off_the_job_751448.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Dr_Victor_Changs_murderer_to_go_home_751419.html The man who shot heart surgeon Dr Victor Chang is set to walk out of jail and return to his home country. Thu, 17 May 2012 19:44:34 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Dr_Victor_Changs_murderer_to_go_home_751419.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Teachers_must_resist_NSW_reforms_union_751383.html Teachers Federation president says teachers must act against NSW school autonomy reforms. Thu, 17 May 2012 18:37:23 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Teachers_must_resist_NSW_reforms_union_751383.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Budget_takes_account_of_Europe_woe_Swan_751382.html Wayne Swan has said that the budget has taken economic uncertainties in Europe into consideration. Thu, 17 May 2012 18:37:22 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Budget_takes_account_of_Europe_woe_Swan_751382.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Indonesian_people_smugglers_released_751379.html The federal govt has released three people smugglers, who could have been juveniles when arrested. Thu, 17 May 2012 17:44:00 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/18/Indonesian_people_smugglers_released_751379.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/Arson_suspect_possibly_grooming_minor_751330.html Police have arrested an 18-year-old man they allege was grooming a 14-year-old girl via text messages. Thu, 17 May 2012 11:13:43 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/Arson_suspect_possibly_grooming_minor_751330.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/Future_fund_focus_of_WA_budget_751323.html The centrepiece of the WA government's budget is a future fund that is expected to nudge $5 billion by 2032. Thu, 17 May 2012 10:40:24 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/Future_fund_focus_of_WA_budget_751323.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/The_Wiggles_prepare_for_changes_751321.html Touring the world may have taken its toll on The Wiggles, with rumours a major change is imminent. Thu, 17 May 2012 10:33:36 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/The_Wiggles_prepare_for_changes_751321.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/Ashby_makes_victimisation_claims_751322.html Bob Carr and Barnaby Joyce have been accused of victimisation by lawyers acting for James Ashby. Thu, 17 May 2012 10:31:52 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/Ashby_makes_victimisation_claims_751322.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/Childrens_custody_battle_continues_751320.html Three women face arrest if they refuse to reveal where sisters at the centre of a custody battle are hiding. Thu, 17 May 2012 10:31:47 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/Childrens_custody_battle_continues_751320.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/Fines_for_offenders_on_toy_safety_751231.html Four Sydney stores have been taken to court for selling toys and accessories that could harm children. Thu, 17 May 2012 05:22:18 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/Fines_for_offenders_on_toy_safety_751231.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/Thomsons_legal_fees_to_be_disclosed_751216.html Federal minister Gary Gray agrees NSW Labor should disclose the sum it has paid for Thomson's legal fees. Thu, 17 May 2012 04:21:28 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/Thomsons_legal_fees_to_be_disclosed_751216.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/Dr_Victor_Changs_murderer_to_get_parole_751215.html The man who shot dead Sydney heart surgeon Dr Victor Chang in 1991 will most likely be granted parole. Thu, 17 May 2012 04:19:28 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/Dr_Victor_Changs_murderer_to_get_parole_751215.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/Wife_of_accused_murderer_may_testify_751214.html The wife of Robert Xie, accused murderer of the Lin family, may be a witness at his committal hearing. Thu, 17 May 2012 04:19:04 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/Wife_of_accused_murderer_may_testify_751214.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/NSW_teachers_strike_to_go_ahead_751158.html The NSW Teachers Federation says a stop work meeting planned for tomorrow morning will go ahead. Thu, 17 May 2012 01:18:46 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/NSW_teachers_strike_to_go_ahead_751158.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/Performance_drug_seizures_at_record_751156.html ACC data shows seizures of illegal performance drugs have doubled to the highest level on record. Thu, 17 May 2012 01:18:02 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/Performance_drug_seizures_at_record_751156.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/Shorten_says_HSU_isnt_typical_of_unions_751157.html Workplace relations minister Bill Shorten says the union movement will survive attacks from the right. Thu, 17 May 2012 01:17:47 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/Shorten_says_HSU_isnt_typical_of_unions_751157.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/Supporters_to_meet_over_embassys_future_751159.html Aboriginal activists will meet today to decide the future of a tent embassy in Brisbane's Musgrave Park. Thu, 17 May 2012 01:17:19 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/Supporters_to_meet_over_embassys_future_751159.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/WA_heroin_particularly_potent_751155.html An ACC report has shown heroin in WA continues to be the nation's most potent. Thu, 17 May 2012 01:16:54 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/WA_heroin_particularly_potent_751155.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/Victoria_to_get_GP_after_hours_helpline_751154.html The after hours GP helpline has become a national service now that Victoria has joined the scheme. Thu, 17 May 2012 01:16:50 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/Victoria_to_get_GP_after_hours_helpline_751154.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/Faulkner_calls_on_ALP_to_disclose_funds_751108.html Senator John Faulkner has called on Labor to disclose funds it contributed towards Thomson's legal bills. Wed, 16 May 2012 22:01:28 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/Faulkner_calls_on_ALP_to_disclose_funds_751108.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/Labor_must_regroup_Kelty_tells_ACTU_751107.html Former ACTU secretary Bill Kelty has urged Labor to regroup and take responsibility for its political woes. Wed, 16 May 2012 22:01:23 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/17/Labor_must_regroup_Kelty_tells_ACTU_751107.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Dicko_wins_Celebrity_Apprentice_751045.html Ian 'Dicko' Dickson has won Celebrity Apprentice for 2012 but says being on a reality show is no easy thing. Wed, 16 May 2012 13:40:49 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Dicko_wins_Celebrity_Apprentice_751045.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/More_bikies_charged_under_new_NSW_laws_751023.html Two more men said to be members of the Nomads bikie gang have been charged under new NSW legislation. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:01:31 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/More_bikies_charged_under_new_NSW_laws_751023.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Police_arrest_31_in_tent_embassy_protest_751022.html Police arrested 31 people at the tent embassy protest in Brisbane, after protesters refused to leave. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:57:00 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Police_arrest_31_in_tent_embassy_protest_751022.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Class_action_suit_over_hep_C_scandal_751021.html A class action has been launched by women who got hepatitis C after undergoing procedures at a Mel clinic. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:56:57 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Class_action_suit_over_hep_C_scandal_751021.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Hockey_wont_commit_to_defence_funding_751020.html Joe Hockey will not commit to restoring defence funding or buying 12 submarines under coalition government. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:56:54 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Hockey_wont_commit_to_defence_funding_751020.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Love_struck_runaway_teenagers_found_751019.html Two love-struck teens missing since Saturday have been found west of Sydney. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:56:52 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Love_struck_runaway_teenagers_found_751019.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Thomson_cleared_on_election_spending_751018.html Craig Thomson has been cleared of breaking election laws, but Labor figures are talking down his approval. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:56:50 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Thomson_cleared_on_election_spending_751018.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Police_investigate_Kevin_Rudd_video_751017.html Police launch an investigation into the leaking of a video of Kevin Rudd swearing and thumping a desk. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:56:47 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Police_investigate_Kevin_Rudd_video_751017.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Carbon_tax_compo_begins_751016.html Household compensation to ease the impact of the carbon price will start flowing to Australian families. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:56:46 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Carbon_tax_compo_begins_751016.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Aboriginal_protests_to_parliament_750889.html Protesters evicted from an Aboriginal tent embassy have marched to Queensland's parliament. Wed, 16 May 2012 05:43:35 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Aboriginal_protests_to_parliament_750889.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Judge_to_hear_Qld_sisters_appeal_750862.html Four sisters will hear this afternoon if their last-ditch appeal to avoid being sent back to Italy. Wed, 16 May 2012 03:09:41 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Judge_to_hear_Qld_sisters_appeal_750862.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Qld_police_move_in_on_protest_750780.html Police are gathering near a Brisbane park where tent embassy protestors defied an eviction order. Tue, 15 May 2012 23:21:27 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Qld_police_move_in_on_protest_750780.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Tensions_escalate_in_Aboriginal_protest_750764.html Police are gathering near a Brisbane park where tent embassy protestors defied an eviction order. Tue, 15 May 2012 22:38:21 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Tensions_escalate_in_Aboriginal_protest_750764.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Police_in_stand-off_at_tent_embassy_750750.html Police are gathering near a Brisbane park where tent embassy protestors defied an eviction order. Tue, 15 May 2012 21:48:02 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Police_in_stand-off_at_tent_embassy_750750.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Court_orders_Qld_sisters_to_board_plane_750724.html Four young sisters continue to flout a Family Court order to board a plane to Italy. Tue, 15 May 2012 21:41:02 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Court_orders_Qld_sisters_to_board_plane_750724.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/First_round_of_carbon_tax_compensation_750726.html The first round of carbon tax compensation for low-middle income families families begins from today. Tue, 15 May 2012 21:25:24 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/First_round_of_carbon_tax_compensation_750726.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Qld_police_evict_indigenous_protesters_750732.html Police are gathering near a Brisbane park where tent embassy protestors defied an eviction order. Tue, 15 May 2012 21:18:50 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Qld_police_evict_indigenous_protesters_750732.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Slippers_cabcharge_allegations_dropped_750725.html Ashby has lodged a claim that does not refer to allegations Mr Slipper misused cabcharge vouchers. Tue, 15 May 2012 20:25:37 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Slippers_cabcharge_allegations_dropped_750725.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Bob_Katters_daughter_guilty_of_assault_750660.html Bob Katter has defended his daughter after she was found guilty of assaulting her child's teacher. Tue, 15 May 2012 14:02:15 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Bob_Katters_daughter_guilty_of_assault_750660.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Vic_police_concede_roadblock_was_a_risk_750659.html Vic Police says using civilian drivers to block the speeding driver of a stolen car did put people at risk. Tue, 15 May 2012 14:02:10 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/16/Vic_police_concede_roadblock_was_a_risk_750659.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Sack_WA_energy_minister_over_solar_Oppn_750622.html WA's opposition has called a parliamentary vote of no-confidence in energy minister Peter Collier. Tue, 15 May 2012 11:26:34 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Sack_WA_energy_minister_over_solar_Oppn_750622.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Jury_to_decide_fate_of_alleged_smuggler_750621.html The fate of an Indonesian man claiming he was duped into becoming a people-smuggling to be decided Wednesday Tue, 15 May 2012 11:26:32 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Jury_to_decide_fate_of_alleged_smuggler_750621.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Gillard_tries_to_calm_carbon_tax_fears_750620.html Julia Gillard says the government faces political challenges the carbon tax is nothing to worry about. Tue, 15 May 2012 11:26:29 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Gillard_tries_to_calm_carbon_tax_fears_750620.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Union_official_sues_Tony_Abbott_750568.html A union official is suing Tony Abbott for calling him a thug during a nationally televised address. Tue, 15 May 2012 09:52:31 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Union_official_sues_Tony_Abbott_750568.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Govt_tries_to_scrap_Slipper_cab_claims_750567.html The government has moved to have taxi-voucher misuse claims removed from the lawsuit against Peter Slipper. Tue, 15 May 2012 09:51:57 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Govt_tries_to_scrap_Slipper_cab_claims_750567.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Gillard_vows_to_save_unions_in_crisis_750577.html Julia Gillard and union leaders have promised ACTU delegates they will rescue trade union movement. Tue, 15 May 2012 09:51:25 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Gillard_vows_to_save_unions_in_crisis_750577.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/New_political_chapter_in_QLD_Newman_750579.html Premier Campbell Newman says the swearing in of his government marks the start of a new chapter for QLD. Tue, 15 May 2012 09:50:54 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/New_political_chapter_in_QLD_Newman_750579.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Aboriginal_tent_protestors_not_riffraff_750592.html Protesters at a Brisbane Aboriginal tent embassy have made their point and should move on, says Premier. Tue, 15 May 2012 09:01:00 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Aboriginal_tent_protestors_not_riffraff_750592.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Review_calls_for_arts_body_shake-up_750570.html The Australia Council needs a shake-up to keep up with the rapid changes in the arts sector, says review Tue, 15 May 2012 08:05:55 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Review_calls_for_arts_body_shake-up_750570.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Newman_about_to_take_seat_in_parliament_750564.html Campbell Newman is set to take his seat in the Queensland parliament for the first time. Tue, 15 May 2012 07:30:06 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Newman_about_to_take_seat_in_parliament_750564.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Police_at_gas_hub_protest_costed_1m_750563.html A police operation to protect the interests of Woodside Petroleum against protesters is expected to hit $1m. Tue, 15 May 2012 07:30:04 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Police_at_gas_hub_protest_costed_1m_750563.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Royal_Exhibition_hall_gets_20m_boost_750562.html Melbourne's Royal Exhibition is set to receive a $20 million federal government grant for restorations. Tue, 15 May 2012 07:30:01 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Royal_Exhibition_hall_gets_20m_boost_750562.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Time_right_for_surplus_-_Treasury_boss_750561.html Treasury boss Martin Parkinson has argued the case for bringing the federal budget back to surplus Tue, 15 May 2012 07:29:59 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Time_right_for_surplus_-_Treasury_boss_750561.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Kids_say_Mum_and_Dad_work_too_much_750557.html New research shows many children feel their parents are working too much and it is impacting on family time. Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:50 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Kids_say_Mum_and_Dad_work_too_much_750557.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Sisters_hiding_to_escape_father_750556.html Four Qld sisters are in hiding after Court ordered them to live with their father in Italy. Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:46 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Sisters_hiding_to_escape_father_750556.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Fat_tax_for_food_giants_750555.html Fast food giants face local govt rate increases in a bid to tackle the nation's obesity epidemic. Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:39 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Fat_tax_for_food_giants_750555.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Teachers_strike_just_the_beginning_750554.html A stop-work by teachers will affect more than 2200 NSW public schools on Friday morning. Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:33 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Teachers_strike_just_the_beginning_750554.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/New_ACTU_secretary_-_Dave_Oliver_750545.html Newly-elected ACTU secretary Dave Oliver says he won't tolerate bad governance within unions. Tue, 15 May 2012 06:24:52 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/New_ACTU_secretary_-_Dave_Oliver_750545.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Swan_laughs_of_carbon_tax_ad_critcism_750429.html Wayne Swan has dismissed criticism of the federal government's carbon tax advertising campaign. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:06:36 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Swan_laughs_of_carbon_tax_ad_critcism_750429.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Abbott_says_Thomson_rumours_are_true_750428.html Tony Abbott says the findings against federal MP Craig Thomson are in fact not rumour. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:06:14 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Abbott_says_Thomson_rumours_are_true_750428.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/750_RailCorp_jobs_to_go_750427.html NSW Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian has confirmed that 750 RailCorp jobs will be axed. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:05:59 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/750_RailCorp_jobs_to_go_750427.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Carr_defends_military_ties_with_US_750396.html Bob Carr has defended Australia's military ties with the US during his first visit to China. Mon, 14 May 2012 22:00:21 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Carr_defends_military_ties_with_US_750396.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Beef_producers_seek_compensation_750352.html Beef producers are reportedly seeking hundreds of millions from the government in compensation. Mon, 14 May 2012 19:55:10 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Beef_producers_seek_compensation_750352.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Beef_farmers_seek_compo_for_export_ban_750345.html Beef producers are reportedly seeking hundreds of millions from the government in compensation. Mon, 14 May 2012 19:40:27 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Beef_farmers_seek_compo_for_export_ban_750345.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Afghan_withdrawal_timeline_firms_up_750335.html Oruzgan province to begin transition to local security - Aus troops set to withdraw in 12-18 months. Mon, 14 May 2012 19:30:17 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Afghan_withdrawal_timeline_firms_up_750335.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Budget_gives_Labor_a_three_point_boost_750299.html Budget gives Labor a three point boost Newspoll reassuring Swan's generous handouts. Mon, 14 May 2012 18:51:49 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Budget_gives_Labor_a_three_point_boost_750299.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/PM_to_deliver_unions_speech_750298.html Gillard is expected to touch on the Health Services Union scandal during a keynote speech today. Mon, 14 May 2012 18:43:55 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/PM_to_deliver_unions_speech_750298.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Swan_to_reassure_tax_reform_750297.html Treasurer Wayne Swan will reassure business that tax reform is still on the agenda. Mon, 14 May 2012 18:40:36 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Swan_to_reassure_tax_reform_750297.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/NAPLAN_tests_begin_for_2012_750294.html The annual NAPLAN literacy and numeracy tests get underway at schools across the country today. Mon, 14 May 2012 18:32:51 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/NAPLAN_tests_begin_for_2012_750294.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Funding_fight_over_disability_scheme_750293.html Canberra is engaged in a war of words over funding for Labor's National Disability Insurance Scheme. Mon, 14 May 2012 18:28:26 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Funding_fight_over_disability_scheme_750293.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Afghan_withdrawal_timeline_firms_up_1st_750292.html Oruzgan province to begin transition to local security - Aus troops set to withdraw in 12-18 months. Mon, 14 May 2012 18:22:33 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Afghan_withdrawal_timeline_firms_up_1st_750292.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Kids_need_a_mum_and_dad_Hockey_750279.html Joe Hockey says hetero couples don't make better parents than gay couples but he still opposes gay marriage. Mon, 14 May 2012 14:52:37 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/15/Kids_need_a_mum_and_dad_Hockey_750279.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Aboriginal_embassy_not_backing_down_750244.html Protestors at a makeshift Aboriginal tent embassy are preparing to stand their ground despite being evicted Mon, 14 May 2012 10:39:53 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Aboriginal_embassy_not_backing_down_750244.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Vic_prison_project_in_trouble_750243.html The Ararat prison project is in trouble after builders have become unable to pay contractors Mon, 14 May 2012 10:39:52 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Vic_prison_project_in_trouble_750243.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Angel_of_The_Gap_Don_Ritchie_dies_750242.html Don Ritchie, the man credited with saving 500 lives at Sydney's The Gap, has died aged 86. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:39:50 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Angel_of_The_Gap_Don_Ritchie_dies_750242.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Chemical_leak_now_made_safe_750241.html A chemical leak on board a container ship at Sydney's Port Botany has now been made safe. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:39:48 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Chemical_leak_now_made_safe_750241.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/HSU_boss_warns_against_2_administrators_750245.html HSU will be a disaster if the East branch has two administrators, says acting national president. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:39:47 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/HSU_boss_warns_against_2_administrators_750245.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Corrupt_former_minister_faces_more_jail_750240.html Jailed former QLD minister Gordon Nuttall risks facing more time behind bars after not paying a fine in time Mon, 14 May 2012 10:39:46 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Corrupt_former_minister_faces_more_jail_750240.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/New_Qld_MPs_ready_for_first_day_750239.html More than half of Queensland's members of parliament will be sitting for the first time tomorrow. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:39:45 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/New_Qld_MPs_ready_for_first_day_750239.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Farmers_allowed_to_kill_flying_foxes_750187.html Queensland farmers could soon be able to kill flying foxes but only as a last resort. Mon, 14 May 2012 07:26:57 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Farmers_allowed_to_kill_flying_foxes_750187.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Abbott_welcomed_to_Qld_as_next_PM_750186.html The Federal Budget has focused on relief for families at the expense of the economy, Tony Abbott says.\ Mon, 14 May 2012 07:26:55 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Abbott_welcomed_to_Qld_as_next_PM_750186.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Workers_safe_under_compo_changes_Stoner_750185.html NSW workers injured on the job have been promised full protection under a reformed compensation scheme. Mon, 14 May 2012 07:19:55 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Workers_safe_under_compo_changes_Stoner_750185.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Youth_underpaid_and_underemployed_750184.html Young people are discriminated against in the workplace, underemployed, and unjustly paid, say unions. Mon, 14 May 2012 07:19:52 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Youth_underpaid_and_underemployed_750184.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/DFAT_wants_diplomats_in_more_nations_750183.html DFAT wants to open new diplomatic missions in Mongolia, Thailand, Kazakhstan and tiny Tuvalu. Mon, 14 May 2012 07:19:49 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/DFAT_wants_diplomats_in_more_nations_750183.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Strong_economy_linked_to_fairness_Swan_750182.html Wayne Swan believes a strong economy and disciplined fiscal policy is vital to promoting a fairer community Mon, 14 May 2012 07:09:21 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Strong_economy_linked_to_fairness_Swan_750182.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Posthumous_award_for_WWII_hero_750177.html An Australian prisoner of war has been commended for his heroic bravery 70 years after being executed. Mon, 14 May 2012 06:39:31 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Posthumous_award_for_WWII_hero_750177.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Gillard_Abbott_back_conduct_code_750175.html A code of conduct has bipartisan support. Mon, 14 May 2012 06:36:27 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Gillard_Abbott_back_conduct_code_750175.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Sea_Shepherd_skipper_arrested_750174.html Sea Shepherd activist Paul Watson has been arrested related to an incident in Guatemalan waters 10 years ago Mon, 14 May 2012 06:31:54 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Sea_Shepherd_skipper_arrested_750174.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/WA_oppn_calls_for_energy_minister_to_go_750173.html WA energy minister Peter Collier must step down after blowout in solar feed-in tariff plan, says opposition Mon, 14 May 2012 06:27:48 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/WA_oppn_calls_for_energy_minister_to_go_750173.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Smith_for_formal_conduct_code_for_MPs_750172.html Defence Minister Stephen Smith has given support for a code of conduct for federal MPs to uphold. Mon, 14 May 2012 06:23:56 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Smith_for_formal_conduct_code_for_MPs_750172.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/HSU_wants_to_recover_money_Thomson_spent_750165.html The HSU is seeking legal advice on whether it can recover money allegedly misused by Craig Thomson. Mon, 14 May 2012 05:47:07 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/HSU_wants_to_recover_money_Thomson_spent_750165.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/HSU_East_files_for_administration_750160.html HSU East branch today asked the state's Industrial Court to appoint an administrator to take over accounts. Mon, 14 May 2012 05:28:09 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/HSU_East_files_for_administration_750160.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/PM_says_Aust_on_track_in_Afghanistan_750146.html Australia is set to complete security transition in Afghanistan by the end of 2014, possibly earlier - PM. Mon, 14 May 2012 03:57:33 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/PM_says_Aust_on_track_in_Afghanistan_750146.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/NAPLAN_tests_begin_Tuesday_for_2012_750145.html The annual NAPLAN literacy and numeracy tests get underway at schools across Australia on Tuesday. Mon, 14 May 2012 03:57:31 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/NAPLAN_tests_begin_Tuesday_for_2012_750145.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Fire_crews_respond_to_fire_in_Gold_Coast_750035.html Several fire crews worked frantically to contain a massive blaze at a wrecking yard on the Gold Coast. Sun, 13 May 2012 22:42:01 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Fire_crews_respond_to_fire_in_Gold_Coast_750035.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Swan_to_answer_questions_750034.html Wayne Swan will face tough questioning when he speaks to 200 heads of welfare and community groups today. Sun, 13 May 2012 22:40:32 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Swan_to_answer_questions_750034.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Visy_denies_hiring_bikies_750010.html Hells Angels bikies are allegedly acting as bad debt collectors for multi-billion dollar packaging co Visy. Sun, 13 May 2012 21:16:10 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Visy_denies_hiring_bikies_750010.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/NSW_getting_hotter_-_Climate_report_750009.html The temperature in NSW has become hotter and infrastructure is at risk to rising sea levels a report says. Sun, 13 May 2012 21:16:08 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/NSW_getting_hotter_-_Climate_report_750009.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/OFarrell_still_favourite_for_premier_750008.html The latest News poll has found the NSW coalition has primary support of 47 % with Labor just 24%. Sun, 13 May 2012 21:16:04 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/OFarrell_still_favourite_for_premier_750008.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Man_stabbed_to_death_in_Sydney_750007.html A man has been fatally stabbed in Sydney's inner west, a women is one of three people arrested. Sun, 13 May 2012 21:16:02 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Man_stabbed_to_death_in_Sydney_750007.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Parliament_gossip_like_any_workplace-_PM_750006.html PM Julia Gillard says federal parliament is like any other workplace when it comes to hurtful gossip. Sun, 13 May 2012 21:16:00 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/14/Parliament_gossip_like_any_workplace-_PM_750006.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Ex_Qld_MP_wants_murder_probe_749921.html Former independent Qld MP Rob Messenger wants a Gold Coast doctor investigated. Sun, 13 May 2012 13:49:46 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Ex_Qld_MP_wants_murder_probe_749921.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Welfare_groups_to_grill_Swan_749918.html Welfare and community groups will grill Treasurer Wayne Swan on his budget in Melbourne on Monday. Sun, 13 May 2012 13:14:15 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Welfare_groups_to_grill_Swan_749918.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Thomson_saga_spurs_reviews_749901.html The PM has backed Tony Windsor's calls for a review of the code of conduct for politicians. Sun, 13 May 2012 10:59:13 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Thomson_saga_spurs_reviews_749901.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Albanese_blames_rumours_on_coalition_749898.html The coalition is on dangerous ground peddling rumours about Bill Shorten, says Anthony Albanese. Sun, 13 May 2012 10:47:30 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Albanese_blames_rumours_on_coalition_749898.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Jack_Thompson_to_cross_Blue_Mountains_749897.html Actor Jack Thompson will join a re-creation of the original Blue Mountains crossing. Sun, 13 May 2012 10:41:29 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Jack_Thompson_to_cross_Blue_Mountains_749897.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/600_face_off_with_police_in_Broome_749871.html 600 people have gathered outside Broome police station in WA in a showdown with authorities. Sun, 13 May 2012 08:13:49 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/600_face_off_with_police_in_Broome_749871.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Two_people_escape_critical_house_fire_749831.html Two people on the Gold Coast are lucky to be alive after their house was gutted by fire early this morning. Sun, 13 May 2012 04:27:29 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Two_people_escape_critical_house_fire_749831.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Fair_Work_to_target_restaurant_pay_749814.html Underpaid workers in the entertainment industry will be the focus of a crackdown. Sun, 13 May 2012 03:58:01 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Fair_Work_to_target_restaurant_pay_749814.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Unions_to_get_extra_governance_help_749798.html Unions will get help to prove their finances are in order following the Health Services Union scandal. Sun, 13 May 2012 03:07:07 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Unions_to_get_extra_governance_help_749798.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Man_charged_over_ecstasy_drug_bust_749755.html Police have uncovered a $35,000 stash of party drugs during a routine license check in Ballarat, Victoria. Sat, 12 May 2012 23:31:04 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Man_charged_over_ecstasy_drug_bust_749755.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/1st_Fleet_owner_flees_country_749746.html The owner of 1st Fleet has reportedly left Australia, leaving 1,000 out-of-work employees behind. Sat, 12 May 2012 23:12:00 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/1st_Fleet_owner_flees_country_749746.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Man_dies_after_stabbed_at_home_in_Tassie_749745.html A 37-year-old man has died after being stabbed in the chest at a house in Launceston Tasmania. Sat, 12 May 2012 23:11:57 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Man_dies_after_stabbed_at_home_in_Tassie_749745.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Govt_say_let_Thomson_scandal_run_course_749744.html Trade Minister Craig Emerson says the opposition should not be judge and jury in the Craig Thomson affair. Sat, 12 May 2012 23:11:55 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Govt_say_let_Thomson_scandal_run_course_749744.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Man_arrested_over_bikie_clubhouse_749743.html NSW police have arrested an alleged bikie clubhouse guard, charging him under the Environment Planning Act. Sat, 12 May 2012 23:11:48 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Man_arrested_over_bikie_clubhouse_749743.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/U-cover_Police_blitz_transport_services_749742.html Undercover Police have blitzed railway stations, bus interchanges and wharves in NSW overnight. Sat, 12 May 2012 23:11:47 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/U-cover_Police_blitz_transport_services_749742.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Body_found_on_North_Cronulla_beach_749741.html Police have established a crime scene at North Cronulla beach where a man's body has been found. Sat, 12 May 2012 23:11:45 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Body_found_on_North_Cronulla_beach_749741.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Thomson_sticks_by_claims_he_was_set_up_749740.html Craig Thomson claims he was set up and did not misuse union funds, opposition says no-one would believe him. Sat, 12 May 2012 23:11:42 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Thomson_sticks_by_claims_he_was_set_up_749740.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Bob_Carr_talks_marines_in_Beijing_749739.html Foreign Minister Carr says the deployment of US marines in AUS hasn't provoked strong retorts from Beijing. Sat, 12 May 2012 23:11:40 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Bob_Carr_talks_marines_in_Beijing_749739.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Police_certain_of_Baden-Clay_arrest_749738.html Police today report they are confident of making an arrest over the murder of Allison Baden-Clay. Sat, 12 May 2012 23:11:38 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/13/Police_certain_of_Baden-Clay_arrest_749738.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/12/Woman_survives_crash_then_hit_by_car_749607.html A woman has survived a car crash but then died when she was hit by a car as she ran across the highway Sat, 12 May 2012 11:47:52 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/12/Woman_survives_crash_then_hit_by_car_749607.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/12/Voters_unmoved_by_budget_749606.html The latest Nielsen poll has the coalition at an election winning lead despite cash handouts by the govt Sat, 12 May 2012 11:47:38 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/12/Voters_unmoved_by_budget_749606.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/12/Same-sex_marriage_advocates_out_in_force_749592.html Politicians and performers have joined protesters across Australia to rally in support of same-sex marriage. Sat, 12 May 2012 10:55:41 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/12/Same-sex_marriage_advocates_out_in_force_749592.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/12/Thomson_says_union_rival_set_him_up_749574.html Federal MP Craig Thomson has blamed an elaborate plot by a union rival to pay for prostitutes as a set up. . Sat, 12 May 2012 10:55:39 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/12/Thomson_says_union_rival_set_him_up_749574.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/12/Defence_food_facility_upgrade_launched_749570.html The federal and Tasmanian governments have launched the redevelopment of defence's nutrition facility. Sat, 12 May 2012 08:35:28 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/12/Defence_food_facility_upgrade_launched_749570.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/12/Gillard_slammed_for_gay_rights_stance_749542.html Hundreds of marriage equality supporters have called on the federal govt to allow gays and lesbians to wed. Sat, 12 May 2012 08:15:21 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/12/Gillard_slammed_for_gay_rights_stance_749542.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/12/Labor_Oppn_swap_blame_on_boat_arrivals_749564.html With a budget-week surge in asylum-seeker boat arrivals, Labor and the opposition blame each other. Sat, 12 May 2012 07:05:19 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/12/Labor_Oppn_swap_blame_on_boat_arrivals_749564.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/12/Let_Thomson_inquiry_take_its_course_Gov_749541.html Craig Thomson has argued his innocence as the govt has asked for calm in parliament Sat, 12 May 2012 05:52:48 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/12/Let_Thomson_inquiry_take_its_course_Gov_749541.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/12/Abbott_says_Thomson_story_not_believable_749539.html Tony Abbott says Craig Thomson's explanation of his alleged misuse of union funds isn't believable. Sat, 12 May 2012 05:20:06 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/12/Abbott_says_Thomson_story_not_believable_749539.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/Man_charged_with_38_child_sex_offences_749352.html A man arrested over child sex offences relating to a six-year-old has a further 38 charges laid against him. Fri, 11 May 2012 10:12:43 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/Man_charged_with_38_child_sex_offences_749352.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/Abbott_to_cut_family_payments_if_elected_749322.html Tony Abbott has hinted he could cut back the latest increase in family payments if he wins government. Fri, 11 May 2012 07:50:07 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/Abbott_to_cut_family_payments_if_elected_749322.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/Kroger_defends_Costello_return_claims_749321.html Liberal powerbroker Michael Kroger has defended his claims that Peter Costello sought a return to politics. Fri, 11 May 2012 07:50:04 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/Kroger_defends_Costello_return_claims_749321.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/PM_questions_Abbotts_family_ethics_749320.html Julia Gillard stands by her comments that Tony Abbott should 'talk to some real families'. Fri, 11 May 2012 07:50:02 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/PM_questions_Abbotts_family_ethics_749320.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/Politics_should_stay_out_of_Thomson_Saga_749319.html Finance Minister Penny Wong says legal processes should resolve the Craig Thomson scandal. Fri, 11 May 2012 07:49:58 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/Politics_should_stay_out_of_Thomson_Saga_749319.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/Swan_says_Abbott_playing_class_war_749318.html Wayne Swan says Tony Abbott is engaging in class warfare after he voted against the school kids bonus. Fri, 11 May 2012 07:49:56 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/Swan_says_Abbott_playing_class_war_749318.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/Budget_hands_mining_tax_to_families_748360.html Treasurer Wayne Swan has hailed Australia's economic strength, with the budget heading back to surplus Fri, 11 May 2012 00:19:00 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/Budget_hands_mining_tax_to_families_748360.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/Inquiry_into_Indon_minors_in_Aust_jails_749134.html A federal parliamentary committee will investigate cases of Indonesian children detained in adult jails. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:52:40 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/Inquiry_into_Indon_minors_in_Aust_jails_749134.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/Abbotts_only_language_is_no_Wong_749133.html Penny Wong says Tony Abbott's tactic when it comes to the Australian people is to 'tell them nothing'. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:52:30 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/Abbotts_only_language_is_no_Wong_749133.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/Oakeshott_questions_support_for_Labor_749132.html Rob Oakeshott says the Craig Thomson scandal is making him question his support for the Labor government. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:52:27 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/Oakeshott_questions_support_for_Labor_749132.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/Abbott_promises_budget_detail_749131.html Tony Abbott has promised the fiscal details of an alternative budget will be revealed before the election. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:52:25 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/Abbott_promises_budget_detail_749131.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/Baden-Clay_funeral_goes_ahead_in_Ipswich_749130.html Mourners will farewell Allison Baden-Clay today, as police hunt for the person who killed her. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:52:24 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/Baden-Clay_funeral_goes_ahead_in_Ipswich_749130.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/SA_wants_to_fix_its_international_image_749037.html SA Premier Jay Weatherill says the state has an international image problem and he wants to fix it. Thu, 10 May 2012 18:49:56 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/SA_wants_to_fix_its_international_image_749037.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/Wild_Rivers_laws_under_scrutiny_in_west_749036.html The Qld gov't has given a strong indication that it's considering repealing laws that protect rivers. Thu, 10 May 2012 18:48:23 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/Wild_Rivers_laws_under_scrutiny_in_west_749036.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/No_evidence_nuclear_waste_was_buried-Gov_749035.html A report says there's no evidence to suggest radioactive material was buried near the Pacific Highway. Thu, 10 May 2012 18:46:44 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/No_evidence_nuclear_waste_was_buried-Gov_749035.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/Production_to_cease_at_BHP_mine_749034.html Production will cease at BHP Billiton's loss-making Norwich Park coal mine in central Queensland today. Thu, 10 May 2012 18:44:48 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/Production_to_cease_at_BHP_mine_749034.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/Dead_car_crash_victim_leaves_hospital_749033.html A man mistakenly declared dead by paramedics after a Melbourne car smash has walked free from a hospital. Thu, 10 May 2012 18:43:42 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/11/Dead_car_crash_victim_leaves_hospital_749033.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/10/Abbott_says_Budget_play_is_wrong_748985.html Opposition Tony Abbott says Labor's budget plays the class war card. Thu, 10 May 2012 11:06:56 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/10/Abbott_says_Budget_play_is_wrong_748985.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/10/SchoolKids_bonus_pass_parliament_748984.html Over one million families with school kids will get a cash bonus as the budget measure passes parliament. Thu, 10 May 2012 11:06:54 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/10/SchoolKids_bonus_pass_parliament_748984.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/10/Costello_denial_comeback_not_surprising_748983.html As Costello denies rumours of a comeback, Gillard says she's not surprised Liberals are keen for his return. Thu, 10 May 2012 11:06:52 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/10/Costello_denial_comeback_not_surprising_748983.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/10/Thomson_didnt_raise_fees_with_PM_748982.html Prime Minister Julia Gillard says Craig Thomson didn't raise the issue of the ALP paying his legal fees. Thu, 10 May 2012 11:06:50 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/10/Thomson_didnt_raise_fees_with_PM_748982.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/10/PM_refuses_gay_marriage_stance_748981.html PM Julia Gillard remains opposed to gay marriage despite US President Barack Obama's change of heart. Thu, 10 May 2012 11:06:47 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/10/PM_refuses_gay_marriage_stance_748981.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/10/School_safety_in_spotlight_748764.html The school safety debate has been reignited after a student allegedly stabbed another pupil in Qld. Wed, 09 May 2012 23:34:59 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/10/School_safety_in_spotlight_748764.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/10/States_reconsider_whooping_cough_jab_748728.html Parents and carers of babies in NSW and Qld may no longer have access to free whooping cough vaccines. Wed, 09 May 2012 18:48:42 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/10/States_reconsider_whooping_cough_jab_748728.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/10/Sherry_brings_forward_Senate_retirement_748727.html Tasmanian Labor Senator Nick Sherry is bringing forward his retirement from politics. Wed, 09 May 2012 18:47:10 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/10/Sherry_brings_forward_Senate_retirement_748727.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/10/Sydney_CSG_plans_stalled_748725.html Reported plans to extract coal seam gas in a Sydney suburb appear to have stalled. Wed, 09 May 2012 18:45:47 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/10/Sydney_CSG_plans_stalled_748725.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/10/Unions_to_rally_over_TAFE_cuts_748724.html Victorian unions will stage a public rally today in protest against cuts to the TAFE sector. Wed, 09 May 2012 18:44:50 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/10/Unions_to_rally_over_TAFE_cuts_748724.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/10/Town_petitions_MPs_on_law_enforcement_748722.html A plea for more law enforcement in the NSW hometown of slain police officer David Rixon will be debated. Wed, 09 May 2012 18:43:32 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/10/Town_petitions_MPs_on_law_enforcement_748722.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/09/Three_lucky_winners_split_jackpot_748525.html Three lucky people woke up as multi-millionaires this morning, after the huge Oz Lotto jackpot went off. Wed, 09 May 2012 01:16:10 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/09/Three_lucky_winners_split_jackpot_748525.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/09/Apple_industry_hurt_by_budget_748513.html Australia's apple industry says the federal government has turned its back on growers in a 'rotten' budget. Wed, 09 May 2012 00:43:57 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/09/Apple_industry_hurt_by_budget_748513.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/09/Budget_falls_short_for_retailers_748453.html Retailers have slammed the federal budget, saying it has fallen short for them. Tue, 08 May 2012 23:07:09 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/09/Budget_falls_short_for_retailers_748453.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/09/Newman_must_back_disability_scheme-Labor_748434.html The Qld gov't must change its position on the national disability insurance scheme, the state oppn says. Tue, 08 May 2012 22:14:33 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/09/Newman_must_back_disability_scheme-Labor_748434.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/09/No_gain_for_Qld_in_federal_budget_748390.html Queensland Treasurer Tim Nicholls says the 2012 federal budget contains 'little or no gain' for Qld. Tue, 08 May 2012 20:49:35 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/09/No_gain_for_Qld_in_federal_budget_748390.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/09/Man_threatened_with_firearm_in_robbery_748388.html A man has been punched and threatened with a gun during a home invasion in the Sydney's Lane Cove North. Tue, 08 May 2012 20:47:56 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/09/Man_threatened_with_firearm_in_robbery_748388.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/09/Foreign_aid_budget_slows_for_surplus_748320.html The rapid growth of Australia's overseas aid will be slowed by the federal govt for the budget surplus. Tue, 08 May 2012 18:11:05 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/09/Foreign_aid_budget_slows_for_surplus_748320.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/54m_to_excite_kids_about_maths_science_748280.html Maths and science take centre stage in education funding with $54m to get students more interested. Tue, 08 May 2012 10:53:57 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/54m_to_excite_kids_about_maths_science_748280.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Cash_splash_for_working_families_748277.html Families feeling the pinch from the cost of living will receive some extra money from the federal budget. Tue, 08 May 2012 10:50:28 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Cash_splash_for_working_families_748277.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Defence_gives_big_to_budget_surplus_748263.html Defence is set to deliver almost $1b towards the govt's planned return to budget surplus. Tue, 08 May 2012 10:40:16 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Defence_gives_big_to_budget_surplus_748263.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Poor_pay_less_while_rich_pay_more_748252.html Higher taxes for the rich and more help for the poor are coming under changes to the superannuation system. Tue, 08 May 2012 10:19:00 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Poor_pay_less_while_rich_pay_more_748252.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Budget_delivers_for_local_councils_748249.html The federal budget will help local govts with roads and infrastructure, the ALGA says. Tue, 08 May 2012 10:17:37 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Budget_delivers_for_local_councils_748249.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Fresh_blowout_in_asylum_seeker_costs_748247.html The federal govt expects the blowout cost of managing asylum seekers to top more than $1b. Tue, 08 May 2012 10:14:26 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Fresh_blowout_in_asylum_seeker_costs_748247.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Pacific_Hwy_funds_depend_on_NSW_748243.html The government has set aside $3.6 billion to finish duplicating the Pacific Highway in northern NSW. Tue, 08 May 2012 10:12:21 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Pacific_Hwy_funds_depend_on_NSW_748243.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Surplus_gives_RBA_room_to_cut-_Swan_748238.html The federal govt insists returning the budget to surplus is right because the economy is in good shape. Tue, 08 May 2012 10:00:36 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Surplus_gives_RBA_room_to_cut-_Swan_748238.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Mining_boom_will_roll_on_748237.html Australia's mining boom will continue to roll on but decline in coming years, the federal govt says. Tue, 08 May 2012 09:57:39 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Mining_boom_will_roll_on_748237.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Swimmer_dies_at_northern_Sydney_beach_748203.html A swimmer has died after being pulled from the water unconscious at Mona Vale on Sydney's northern beaches. Tue, 08 May 2012 08:55:42 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Swimmer_dies_at_northern_Sydney_beach_748203.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/200_million_budget_for_NSW_roads_748070.html NSW looks to receive a $200 million budget for the M4 East, M5 East and tunnel linking the F3 with the M2. Tue, 08 May 2012 03:38:15 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/200_million_budget_for_NSW_roads_748070.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Wilton_possible_second_airport_site_748073.html The federal govt will launch a 'detailed investigation' into Wilton as a site for Sydney's second airport. Tue, 08 May 2012 03:37:42 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Wilton_possible_second_airport_site_748073.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Wong_sees_budget_as_test_for_Abbott_748072.html Finance Minister Penny Wong believes the federal budget is a test of the oppn's commitment to a surplus. Tue, 08 May 2012 03:37:29 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Wong_sees_budget_as_test_for_Abbott_748072.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/MP_Tony_Windsor_stands_by_Labor_748071.html MP Tony Windsor is standing by the federal govt, despite a scathing FWA report about Craig Thomson. Tue, 08 May 2012 03:37:14 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/MP_Tony_Windsor_stands_by_Labor_748071.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Gunman_robs_inner_western_Sydney_pub_748023.html A masked gunman has robbed a Sydney pub, by marching a security guard into the gaming room to get the cash. Tue, 08 May 2012 01:09:54 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Gunman_robs_inner_western_Sydney_pub_748023.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/WWII_shipwrecks_declared_historic_sites_747993.html Three US warships sunk during the Battle of the Coral Sea in WWII have been declared as protected sites. Mon, 07 May 2012 22:53:39 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/WWII_shipwrecks_declared_historic_sites_747993.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/New_senator_to_be_sworn_in_747984.html Former Liberal party adviser and lobbyist Dean Smith is to be sworn in as Australia's newest senator. Mon, 07 May 2012 22:01:26 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/New_senator_to_be_sworn_in_747984.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Family_plan_Brisbane_mothers_funeral_747970.html Family of Brisbane mother Allison Baden-Clay are preparing for her funeral, still not knowing how she died. Mon, 07 May 2012 21:26:53 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Family_plan_Brisbane_mothers_funeral_747970.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/HSU_scandal_to_compete_with_Budget_747959.html The government hopes all eyes are on the budget today while new allegations against Craig Thomson arise. Mon, 07 May 2012 21:04:40 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/HSU_scandal_to_compete_with_Budget_747959.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Housing_retail_need_budget_support_747958.html Industry groups have said consumers will need a helping hand in Tuesday's budget to lift confidence. Mon, 07 May 2012 21:04:32 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Housing_retail_need_budget_support_747958.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Retrieving_body_risky_for_friends_747947.html Friends of a man who died while free-diving off Moreton Island risked being attacked by a circling shark. Mon, 07 May 2012 21:01:01 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/08/Retrieving_body_risky_for_friends_747947.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Claims_skies_too_busy_dismissed_747894.html Airline safety experts have dismissed reports our skies are too busy. Mon, 07 May 2012 13:48:18 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Claims_skies_too_busy_dismissed_747894.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Knife_just_went_in_boy_says_to_court_747893.html A boy charged with stabbing a mother-of-three has told a court how the knife 'just went in.' Mon, 07 May 2012 13:48:16 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Knife_just_went_in_boy_says_to_court_747893.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Man_stabbed_overnight_in_Melbourne_747892.html A Melbourne man has been stabbed in the city's north overnight. Mon, 07 May 2012 13:48:14 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Man_stabbed_overnight_in_Melbourne_747892.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Another_man_charged_over_drive-by_747891.html A second man has been arrested over one of two drive-by shootings on Sydney homes. Mon, 07 May 2012 13:48:11 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Another_man_charged_over_drive-by_747891.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Kathy_Jackson_says_she_will_be_clear_747890.html HSU Kathy Jackson says she'll be cleared of any wrongdoing if she is brough before the Federal Court by FWA. Mon, 07 May 2012 13:48:08 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Kathy_Jackson_says_she_will_be_clear_747890.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Vic_police_cleared_in_hit-run_death_747889.html Family of war veteran killed 35 yeatrs ago in a hit-and-run are still searching for answers. Mon, 07 May 2012 13:48:04 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Vic_police_cleared_in_hit-run_death_747889.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Grandma_testifies_in_double_murder_trial_747888.html A man is on trial accused of murdering his father, slitting a girl's throat and attempt to kill her grandma. Mon, 07 May 2012 13:48:00 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Grandma_testifies_in_double_murder_trial_747888.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Vic_lake_searched_in_shooting_probe_747887.html Police have searched a Vic lake for handguns believed to be used in daylight shooting of Bandidos member. Mon, 07 May 2012 13:47:55 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Vic_lake_searched_in_shooting_probe_747887.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Melbourne_CBA_job_cuts_747886.html Commonwealth Bank will cut about 100 jobs in Melbourne as it scales back to deal with weak demand. Mon, 07 May 2012 13:47:51 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Melbourne_CBA_job_cuts_747886.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Violent_Sydney_University_protest_747885.html A police officer has been taken to hospital and students arrested after a University of Sydney protest. Mon, 07 May 2012 13:47:02 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Violent_Sydney_University_protest_747885.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/HSU_report_deeply_disturbing_-_Shorten_747884.html Bill Shorten says a Fair Work Australia report on the HSU is 'deeply disturbing. Mon, 07 May 2012 13:47:00 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/HSU_report_deeply_disturbing_-_Shorten_747884.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Clive_Palmer_was_father_to_his_bride_747642.html Billionaire businessman Clive Palmer played father-of-the-bride to his now-wife at her first wedding. Mon, 07 May 2012 01:23:37 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Clive_Palmer_was_father_to_his_bride_747642.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Melbournes_crowded_airspace_dangers_747602.html Melbourne's crowded airspace is leading to dozens of close calls every week, according to a dossier. Sun, 06 May 2012 23:31:35 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Melbournes_crowded_airspace_dangers_747602.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Search_resumes_for_missing_man_in_Qld_747600.html The search for a missing man has resumed off the Sunshine Coast after he went swimming at Pergegian Beach. Sun, 06 May 2012 23:21:18 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Search_resumes_for_missing_man_in_Qld_747600.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Family_home_shot_at_in_drive-by_shooting_747599.html A family has escaped injury after a bullet was fired at a Sydney home in the latest drive-by shooting. Sun, 06 May 2012 23:19:49 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Family_home_shot_at_in_drive-by_shooting_747599.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Rail_Link_funding_declined_747551.html The fed govt has knocked back a NSW request for it to fund the North West Rail link, suggesting more buses. Sun, 06 May 2012 20:59:39 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Rail_Link_funding_declined_747551.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/RBA_budget_response_expected_to_be_slow_747527.html An economic forecaster has that warned mortgage holders shouldn't expect a quick RBA response to the budget. Sun, 06 May 2012 19:56:51 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/RBA_budget_response_expected_to_be_slow_747527.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Boys_face_court_for_beach_assault_747526.html Two teenage boys are to face court over the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl in Sydney's east. Sun, 06 May 2012 19:56:33 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Boys_face_court_for_beach_assault_747526.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/PM_urged_to_increase_welfare_payments_747525.html The Govt has been urged to increase welfare allowances rather than cut payments to tackle poverty in Aust. Sun, 06 May 2012 19:56:29 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/PM_urged_to_increase_welfare_payments_747525.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/NSW_police_warn_parents_to_be_vigilant_747524.html NSW police have warned parents and children to be vigilant after a suspected abduction attempt of a boy. Sun, 06 May 2012 19:56:25 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/NSW_police_warn_parents_to_be_vigilant_747524.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Escort_agency_offers_girls_virginity_747482.html Women's rights advocates have slammed a Melbourne escort agency for offering to sell a teenager's virginity. Sun, 06 May 2012 18:04:30 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/07/Escort_agency_offers_girls_virginity_747482.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/06/Man_charged_with_Melbourne_murder_747405.html A man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a man's body at a house in northeast Melbourne Sun, 06 May 2012 08:00:16 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/06/Man_charged_with_Melbourne_murder_747405.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/06/Body_found_on_beach_not_identified_747399.html Police say they do not know the identity or cause of death of a woman whose body was found at a Sydney beach Sun, 06 May 2012 07:26:26 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/06/Body_found_on_beach_not_identified_747399.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/06/Man_struck_by_bus_dies_in_Melbourne_747397.html A man has been killed after being hit by a bus in Melbourne's south-east. Sun, 06 May 2012 07:25:16 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/06/Man_struck_by_bus_dies_in_Melbourne_747397.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/06/Budget_to_support_small_business-_Swan_747325.html Treasurer Wayne Swan says he will deliver a modest budget next Tuesday Sun, 06 May 2012 04:01:16 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/06/Budget_to_support_small_business-_Swan_747325.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/06/Surfers_discover_womans_body_at_beach_747351.html A woman's body has been found at a beach in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Sun, 06 May 2012 03:51:45 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/06/Surfers_discover_womans_body_at_beach_747351.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/06/PM_Gillard_unveils_SchoolKids_Bonus_747302.html Prime Minister Julia Gillard is to unveil a bonus for one million families with school-aged children. Sun, 06 May 2012 01:37:54 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/06/PM_Gillard_unveils_SchoolKids_Bonus_747302.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/06/Budget_to_support_small_business_-_Swan_747301.html Treasurer Wayne Swan says he will deliver a modest budget next Tuesday Sun, 06 May 2012 01:37:09 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/06/Budget_to_support_small_business_-_Swan_747301.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/06/Man_glassed_at_western_Sydney_pub_747265.html A man has been taken to hospital after being hit with a beer glass in Sydney's southwest. Sat, 05 May 2012 23:27:46 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/06/Man_glassed_at_western_Sydney_pub_747265.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/06/Drug_raid_and_Syd_shootings_link_747251.html The eight men arrested in drug raids in Sydney reportedly have links to the shootings in the cities south. Sat, 05 May 2012 23:06:22 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/06/Drug_raid_and_Syd_shootings_link_747251.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/06/Man_found_dead_in_Melbourne_home_747250.html A 64-year-old man has died from unspecified injuries at a house in Croydon North in Melbourne . Sat, 05 May 2012 22:38:15 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/06/Man_found_dead_in_Melbourne_home_747250.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/06/Two_men_die_as_car_rolls_at_roundabout_747253.html Two men are dead and two women badly injured after a car rolled at a roundabout In Queensland. Sat, 05 May 2012 22:06:48 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/06/Two_men_die_as_car_rolls_at_roundabout_747253.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/06/Police_say_Sydney_fire_deliberately_lit_747252.html Police believe a house fire south of Sydney may have been deliberately lit. Sat, 05 May 2012 22:06:45 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/06/Police_say_Sydney_fire_deliberately_lit_747252.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/06/WA_MP_sides_with_coalition_747249.html PM Julia Gillard's grip on Parliament has slipped more as Nationals MP Tony Crook set to join the Coalition. Sat, 05 May 2012 22:06:33 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/06/WA_MP_sides_with_coalition_747249.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/05/Man_scalped_as_family_feud_reignites_747143.html A man has been scalped after a long-running feud in a remote Northern Territory town reignited. Sat, 05 May 2012 12:16:00 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/05/Man_scalped_as_family_feud_reignites_747143.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/05/Three_soldiers_wounded_in_Afghanistan_747147.html Three Australian soliders have been wounded by a roadside bomb in southwest Afghanistan. Sat, 05 May 2012 12:15:55 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/05/Three_soldiers_wounded_in_Afghanistan_747147.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/05/I_urged_Ashby_to_go_to_court_-_Brough_747146.html Former Liberal cabinet minister Mal Brough has admitted to suggesting legal action against Peter Slipper Sat, 05 May 2012 12:15:52 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/05/I_urged_Ashby_to_go_to_court_-_Brough_747146.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/05/Alcohol_bans_may_be_lifted_-_minister_747145.html Alcohol bans in some indigenous communities could be lifted with a state govt review of laws under way. Sat, 05 May 2012 12:15:48 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/05/Alcohol_bans_may_be_lifted_-_minister_747145.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/05/Drug_bust_men_linked_to_Sydney_drive-by_747144.html Sydney police say they have broken a drug syndicate with possible links to the recent drive-by shootings. Sat, 05 May 2012 12:15:42 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/05/Drug_bust_men_linked_to_Sydney_drive-by_747144.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/05/Body_found_in_parked_car_in_Perth_747142.html A woman's body has been found inside a parked car in northern Perth. Sat, 05 May 2012 12:15:31 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/05/Body_found_in_parked_car_in_Perth_747142.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/05/Canoeist_discovers_body_in_Vic_river_747141.html A canoeist has found a body floating in Melbourne's Yarra River. Sat, 05 May 2012 12:15:08 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/05/Canoeist_discovers_body_in_Vic_river_747141.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/05/Two_teens_critical_after_taxi_incident_747140.html Two teens are fighting for their lives in a Brisbane hospital after allegedly being mowed down by a taxi. Sat, 05 May 2012 12:15:04 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/05/Two_teens_critical_after_taxi_incident_747140.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/05/Bowel_cancer_screens_to_get_more_funds_747139.html More people will be able to get free bowel cancer screens with a $50m funding boost from the federal govt. Sat, 05 May 2012 12:15:01 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/05/Bowel_cancer_screens_to_get_more_funds_747139.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/05/Qld_infrastructure_key_to_economy_746978.html Queensland Treasurer Tim Nicholls says his state can't contribute to the federal economy. Sat, 05 May 2012 02:34:21 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/05/Qld_infrastructure_key_to_economy_746978.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/05/Tasmania_concerned_about_GST_hit_746885.html GST revenues have Tasmanian premier Lara Giddings nervous ahead of the federal budget. Fri, 04 May 2012 19:52:07 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/05/Tasmania_concerned_about_GST_hit_746885.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/Hockey_says_ACCC_petrol_probe_promising_746673.html Joe Hockey says an independent competition watchdog investigation into petrol price would be better. Fri, 04 May 2012 01:52:30 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/Hockey_says_ACCC_petrol_probe_promising_746673.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/Woman_dies_in_Canberra_crash_746672.html A hospital worker died and another was injured when they were hit by a car outside the Canberra Hospital. Fri, 04 May 2012 01:52:23 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/Woman_dies_in_Canberra_crash_746672.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/Find_our_daughters_killer_Badens_dad_746671.html Allison Baden-Clay's father says he's praying police will find the person who murdered his daughter. Fri, 04 May 2012 01:52:19 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/Find_our_daughters_killer_Badens_dad_746671.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/Qantas_makes_further_cuts_to_spending_746670.html Qantas will cut spending by a further $400 million next financial year by delaying delivery of new aircraft. Fri, 04 May 2012 01:52:16 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/Qantas_makes_further_cuts_to_spending_746670.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/Jackson_supports_union_legislation_746637.html Kathy Jackson welcomes moves to introduce legislation to enable HSU East to be placed into administration. Thu, 03 May 2012 23:05:51 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/Jackson_supports_union_legislation_746637.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/Musicians_not_for_Stronger_Future_746636.html Musicians Paul Kelly, Neil Murray and Archie Roach have joined together to rally against 'Strong Future'. Thu, 03 May 2012 23:05:49 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/Musicians_not_for_Stronger_Future_746636.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/Fix_teacher_shortage_by_paying_more_746635.html The Productivity Commission says teacher shortages in can be fixed by offering more pay for those jobs. Thu, 03 May 2012 23:05:46 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/Fix_teacher_shortage_by_paying_more_746635.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/Brisbane_petrol_prices_soared_746634.html The price of petrol in Brisbane in April hit its highest mark in almost four years, new figures show. Thu, 03 May 2012 23:05:34 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/Brisbane_petrol_prices_soared_746634.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/Banks_are_not_caring_for_customers_Swan_746633.html Wayne Swan has accused the big banks of not giving their customers the interest rate decisions they deserve. Thu, 03 May 2012 23:05:28 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/Banks_are_not_caring_for_customers_Swan_746633.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/US_Aust_to_boost_info_sharing_746632.html US secretary of homeland security Janet Napolitano will sign new agreements with Aust to boost info sharing. Thu, 03 May 2012 23:05:22 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/US_Aust_to_boost_info_sharing_746632.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/PM_says_Aust_can_be_a_food_superpower_746631.html The PM says Australia could become a regional food superpower, giving Asian economies high quality food. Thu, 03 May 2012 23:05:18 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/PM_says_Aust_can_be_a_food_superpower_746631.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/Man_charged_with_stabbing_two_people_746630.html A man has been charged with stabbing his partner and a friend in a flat after drinking at a nearby Syd pub. Thu, 03 May 2012 23:05:13 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/Man_charged_with_stabbing_two_people_746630.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/Syd_boy_critical_after_being_hit_by_car_746629.html A six-year-old boy is in a critical condition in The Sydney Children's Hospital after being hit by a car. Thu, 03 May 2012 23:05:11 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/Syd_boy_critical_after_being_hit_by_car_746629.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/Govt_expected_to_cut_parent_support_746628.html The fed govt is expected to save $700 million when it tightens income support payments for jobless parents. Thu, 03 May 2012 23:05:09 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/Govt_expected_to_cut_parent_support_746628.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/Westpac_will_announce_rates_decision_746627.html Westpac will announce its decision on interest rates, after CBA joined NAB in passing on less than the RBA. Thu, 03 May 2012 23:04:58 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/Westpac_will_announce_rates_decision_746627.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/Westpac_to_deliver_rates_decision_746626.html Westpac will announce its decision on interest rates, after CBA joined NAB in passing on less than the RBA. Thu, 03 May 2012 22:57:27 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/Westpac_to_deliver_rates_decision_746626.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/1st_Fleet_collapse_to_bleed_1000_jobs_746625.html The TWU says price wars by the big retailers are to blame for 1000 jobs lost in the collapse of 1st Fleet. Thu, 03 May 2012 22:56:33 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/1st_Fleet_collapse_to_bleed_1000_jobs_746625.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/ACCC_to_probe_fuel_company_collusion_746624.html Petrol companies will be the subject of an ACCC investigation aimed at examining price sharing arrangements. Thu, 03 May 2012 22:56:04 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/04/ACCC_to_probe_fuel_company_collusion_746624.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/03/Childcare_budget_boost_for_unemployed_746234.html The Budget is expected to offer parents on welfare cheap childcare if they sign up for job training. Wed, 02 May 2012 23:52:29 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/03/Childcare_budget_boost_for_unemployed_746234.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/03/Trucking_firm_1st_Fleet_lock_out_746228.html National trucking firm 1st Fleet has staged a lockout of all its employees. Wed, 02 May 2012 23:32:16 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/03/Trucking_firm_1st_Fleet_lock_out_746228.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/03/CBA_cuts_home_loan_rates_by_40_points_746226.html Commonwealth Bank of Australia has reduced its variable home loan rate by 0.4 per cent. Wed, 02 May 2012 23:30:44 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/03/CBA_cuts_home_loan_rates_by_40_points_746226.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/03/At_least_500_Vic_TAFE_jobs_to_be_cut_746227.html Aust Education Union Vic president says schools with low fundraising capacity will receive EMA funding cut. Wed, 02 May 2012 23:30:41 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/03/At_least_500_Vic_TAFE_jobs_to_be_cut_746227.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/03/HSU_boss_calls_for_new_regulator_746225.html A HSU executive says Unions should be regulated by an independent body separate from Fair Work Australia. Wed, 02 May 2012 23:30:32 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/03/HSU_boss_calls_for_new_regulator_746225.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/03/Asylum_homestay_sought_by_fed_govt_746224.html Aust families will be paid up to $300 a week to house asylum seekers due to a community housing shortage. Wed, 02 May 2012 23:30:30 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/03/Asylum_homestay_sought_by_fed_govt_746224.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/03/Fatal_stabbing_in_Brookvale_Sydney_746223.html Police are questioning a man over the stabbing death of another man on Sydney's northern beaches. Wed, 02 May 2012 23:30:23 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/03/Fatal_stabbing_in_Brookvale_Sydney_746223.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/03/Packer_to_sell_Foxtel_stake_746222.html James Packer is reportedly ready to sell his 25 per cent stake in Foxtel with the likely buyer News Corp. Wed, 02 May 2012 23:30:20 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/03/Packer_to_sell_Foxtel_stake_746222.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/03/Police_seek_witnesses_of_fatal_bus_crash_746221.html Investigations will continue into the death of a Sydney mother hit by a bus while carrying her baby. Wed, 02 May 2012 23:30:14 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/03/Police_seek_witnesses_of_fatal_bus_crash_746221.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/02/Vic_man_killed_in_workplace_accident_745944.html A truck driver has been killed after being crushed between two lifts while unloading stock in nth Melbourne. Wed, 02 May 2012 03:44:31 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/02/Vic_man_killed_in_workplace_accident_745944.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/02/Banks_unlikely_to_make_full_rate_cut_745913.html Analysts say big banks are unlikely to pass on the full 0.5 per cent interest rate cut to mortgage holders. Wed, 02 May 2012 01:47:32 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/02/Banks_unlikely_to_make_full_rate_cut_745913.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/02/Man_severely_injured_in_chainsaw_attack_745912.html A man's arm was cut severely after an alleged chainsaw attack during an apparent neighbourhood dispute. Wed, 02 May 2012 01:47:32 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/02/Man_severely_injured_in_chainsaw_attack_745912.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/02/Qld_police_hunt_for_Baden-Clay_killer_745911.html Police are working to determine how Brisbane woman Allison Baden-Clay died. Wed, 02 May 2012 01:47:32 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/02/Qld_police_hunt_for_Baden-Clay_killer_745911.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/02/Howard_believes_Rudd_will_roll_Gillard_745910.html John Howard predicts his nemesis Kevin Rudd will roll Julia Gillard to lead Labor to the next fed election. Wed, 02 May 2012 01:47:31 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/02/Howard_believes_Rudd_will_roll_Gillard_745910.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/02/Police_suspect_murder_-suicide_in_Melb_745909.html Post-mortem exams will be carried out today on the bodies of a family of four at a home in Melbourne. Wed, 02 May 2012 01:47:31 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/02/Police_suspect_murder_-suicide_in_Melb_745909.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/02/SA_man_shot_when_answering_the_door_745908.html A man has been shot as he opened the door to strangers in the latest shooting in Adelaide. Wed, 02 May 2012 01:47:31 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/02/SA_man_shot_when_answering_the_door_745908.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/02/AFP_launches_Slipper_investigation_745907.html The AFP have begun a formal criminal investigation into allegations Peter Slipper misused taxi dockets. Wed, 02 May 2012 01:47:31 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/02/AFP_launches_Slipper_investigation_745907.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/02/Police_raid_HSU_Sydney_HQ_745906.html Police have raided the Sydney headquarters of the Health Services Union. Wed, 02 May 2012 01:47:30 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/02/Police_raid_HSU_Sydney_HQ_745906.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/02/ANZ_has_not_indicated_rate_cut_745905.html ANZ has posted a record $2.92 billion first half profit but hasn't indicated if it will cut interest rates. Wed, 02 May 2012 01:47:30 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/02/ANZ_has_not_indicated_rate_cut_745905.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Body_confirmed_as_Baden-Clay_745680.html A body found near a creek in Brisbane on Monday is that of missing woman Allison Baden-Clay, police say. Tue, 01 May 2012 09:37:46 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Body_confirmed_as_Baden-Clay_745680.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/More_Vic_public_servants_to_go_745679.html An extra 600 Victorian public servants will lose their jobs in addition to 3600 announced in December. Tue, 01 May 2012 09:37:45 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/More_Vic_public_servants_to_go_745679.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Qld_Police_open_fire_on_stolen_car_745678.html A Queensland police officer opened fire on a stolen car that was driven at detectives north of Brisbane. Tue, 01 May 2012 09:37:42 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Qld_Police_open_fire_on_stolen_car_745678.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Labor_turns_Slipper_heat_on_coalition_745677.html Christopher Pyne has confirmed he met three times with the adviser who lodged a claim against Peter Slipper. Tue, 01 May 2012 09:37:36 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Labor_turns_Slipper_heat_on_coalition_745677.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Four_dead_in_possible_murder-suicide_745676.html Police in Victoria suspect a murder-suicide in the deaths of a family of four at a home in Glen Waverly. Tue, 01 May 2012 09:37:32 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Four_dead_in_possible_murder-suicide_745676.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Thousands_march_in_CSG_rally_745675.html Protesters have jeered and booed the NSW deputy premier during a rally against coal seam gas mining in NSW. Tue, 01 May 2012 09:37:30 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Thousands_march_in_CSG_rally_745675.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/RBA_cuts_rate_by_375_per_cent_745598.html The RBA has cut the cash rate by 50 basis points to 3.75 per cent at its May board meeting. Tue, 01 May 2012 04:37:38 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/RBA_cuts_rate_by_375_per_cent_745598.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Vic_budget_to_fund_V_Line_carriage_745532.html Millions of dollars are to be announced in the Vic budget for the fastest growing rail network, V/Line. Tue, 01 May 2012 00:53:47 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Vic_budget_to_fund_V_Line_carriage_745532.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Qantas_confirms_approx_400_jobs_to_go_745530.html Qantas will axe 400 maintenance workers. Tue, 01 May 2012 00:50:56 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Qantas_confirms_approx_400_jobs_to_go_745530.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Cafe_workers_fear_penalty_rate_cut_745529.html Cafe workers are facing penalty rate cuts as business chiefs say it would be easier to open on Sundays. Tue, 01 May 2012 00:50:55 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Cafe_workers_fear_penalty_rate_cut_745529.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Labor_handing_voters_to_Coalition_745528.html Labor frontbenchers are playing down the latest Newspoll which shows voter support has neared rock bottom. Tue, 01 May 2012 00:50:54 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Labor_handing_voters_to_Coalition_745528.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Chauffeur_stabbed_at_Sydney_Airport_745526.html A chauffeur's been stabbed in the thigh outside Sydney Airport by a man before carjacking a woman's Merc. Tue, 01 May 2012 00:50:53 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Chauffeur_stabbed_at_Sydney_Airport_745526.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Two_shot_in_Gold_Coast_shopping_centre_745527.html A 26-year-old Vic man has been arrested over the shooting of two people in a Gold Coast shopping centre. Tue, 01 May 2012 00:50:53 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Two_shot_in_Gold_Coast_shopping_centre_745527.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Qld_family_wait_for_body_identication_745525.html Police hope to identify a woman's body found in the search for missing Brisbane mother Allison Baden-Clay. Tue, 01 May 2012 00:50:52 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Qld_family_wait_for_body_identication_745525.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Paul_Hogan_settles_marathon_tax_dispute_745524.html After a long eight-year row, actor Paul Hogan has finally settled his differences with Australia's taxman. Tue, 01 May 2012 00:50:51 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Paul_Hogan_settles_marathon_tax_dispute_745524.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Thomson_denies_connection_to_HSU_East_745523.html Former MP Craig Thomson says he's wasn't involved with HSU's East Branch which is linked to scathing report. Tue, 01 May 2012 00:50:51 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Thomson_denies_connection_to_HSU_East_745523.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/RBA_expected_to_cut_rates_economists_745522.html The RBA is expected to cut the cash rate by 25 basis points, amid calls from industry groups to do more. Tue, 01 May 2012 00:50:50 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/RBA_expected_to_cut_rates_economists_745522.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Obese_females_face_work_discrimination_745520.html Fat women are reportedly being discriminated against when applying for jobs and get a lower starting salary. Tue, 01 May 2012 00:50:49 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Obese_females_face_work_discrimination_745520.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Over_5000_to_attend_NSW_mining_rally_745521.html Farmers and environmentalists will march on NSW parliament calling for tougher mining restrictions. Tue, 01 May 2012 00:50:49 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Over_5000_to_attend_NSW_mining_rally_745521.html http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Windsor_says_the_opposition_to_put_up_745519.html Tony Windsor says the Oppn should move a no-confidence motion against Labor if it thinks the govt is so bad. Tue, 01 May 2012 00:50:48 GMT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2012/05/01/Windsor_says_the_opposition_to_put_up_745519.html