| Pledges favour parents FAMILY policies such as paid parental leave and cheaper childcare are on offer to attract the votes of Aussie mums and dads. heraldsun.com.au |
Indigenous gap widens A new report assessing the lives of indigenous people in New South Wales shows the gap is continuing to widen on the key indicators of health, education and violence. abc.net.au |
Community group defends riot exodus A community-based Aboriginal organisation says it notified government agencies about plans for a group of 90 people from Yuendumu to flee to South Australia well before they left. abc.net.au |
Australia hits record baby boom THERE has been a surge in births across the nation despite a significant fall in migration and a tough global economic climate. heraldsun.com.au |
Online proposal brings woman to tears WHEN Clinton Hosking decided to propose to his girlfriend, he turned to the second love of her life. heraldsun.com.au |