Mining tax back to haunt Labor
The new Labor Government has been accused of trying to back out of a deal to hold a comprehensive tax summit, just one day after clinging to power with the support of two key independent MPs. abc.net.au |
Concern over future funding for Indigenous health
The Australian Medical Association is concerned the Federal Government's new funding arrangements will not improve outcomes for remote Northern Territory Aboriginal communities. abc.net.au |
Mitcham pipped in 10m platform
Australia's Olympic gold medallist Matthew Mitcham has fallen short of gold in his pet event at the Delhi Games, finishing second in the men's 10-metre platform. abc.net.au |
Believers beat odds with Mary's help
THERE are many reasons to celebrate Mary MacKillop's canonisation but four pilgrims have special reason to be in Rome. heraldsun.com.au |
Department contradicts minister on girls' safety
Victoria's Community Services Minister Lisa Neville is at the centre of a mounting controversy over the safety of three vulnerable young girls. abc.net.au |