| Phones run hot for independents The independents are receiving thousands of phone calls and emails from constituents and others - many of which urge them to support one party or another. abc.net.au |
War veterans being targeted in cruel scam CAUTION urged as people pretending to be from the Australian government con veterans. heraldsun.com.au |
Recession-hit Latvia holds election Latvians have voted in a general election, as the Baltic nation emerges from the world's deepest recession but remains locked in a biting austerity drive. abc.net.au |
School building nears completion A boarding school for indigenous students near Brewarrina will be ready for the start of first term next year. abc.net.au |
Citizens' assembly ends as hot air PRIME Minister Julia Gillard has confirmed she will ditch her election policy of a climate change citizens' assembly. heraldsun.com.au |