| Dodgy tradies on job SHODDY home-repair crews have swindled tens of millions of dollars from householders in a fraud sweeping Australia. heraldsun.com.au |
UN says discrimination embedded in Australia The United Nations' anti-racism panel says there is "embedded" discrimination in Australia. abc.net.au |
Planet needs help 'like banks' AUSTRALIA'S only Greens member of the House of Representatives declared the planet would get help if it were a merchant bank. heraldsun.com.au |
Irrigators fear Murray plan "skewed" towards environment Irrigators say they are concerned the draft plan for the Murray Darling Basin will focus too heavily on the environment and not enough on the needs of producers and regional communities. abc.net.au |
Skippy settles for silver The fairytale comeback of Australian swimmer Geoff Huegill has ended with a silver medal in the final of the men's 50 metres butterfly at the Commonwealth Games. abc.net.au |