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NSW govt issues warning on wheat bags

The NSW government says incorrectly used wheat bags can become fire hazzards and is warning people to be careful when using them to warm up this winter.
June 20, 7:12 pm
Academic Howard Nathan says Australia's race relations changed 'immeasurably for the better'

One of the academic rebels who wrote the first manifesto against the White Australia Policy says the country has changed "immeasurably for the better" in terms of race relations.
ABC - June 20, 7:10 pm
AFL stars return for Eagles against Hawks

West Coast stars Darren Glass, Beau Waters, Josh Kennedy and Mark LeCras will all return for Friday night's AFL meeting with Hawthorn.
June 20, 7:10 pm
Milne AFL teammates cancel media call

St Kilda have cancelled a media conference for Nick Riewoldt and Nick Dal Santo in the wake of Stephen Milne's rape charges and suspension.
June 20, 7:05 pm
Montara oil well resumes production

The oil well at the centre of one of Australia's worst environmental disasters, Montara, has re-started production.
June 20, 7:04 pm
Bail refused for killer arrested over attempted rape

A man has been refused bail and his parole revoked after the stabbing and attempted rape of a woman at a bus stop in the Sydney suburb of Hunters Hill last night.
ABC - June 20, 7:02 pm
Soldiers charged over derogatory comments

Several serving soldiers will be charged after associating themselves with two Facebook pages that referred to women as "sluts" and "fat chicks".
June 20, 6:51 pm
Qld hospitals will reveal legionella tests

All Queensland hospitals will publicly reveal water test results, following a deadly legionnaires' disease outbreak at a Brisbane hospital.
June 20, 6:46 pm
John Howard to receive honorary doctorate

Former PM John Howard will be presented with an honorary doctor of laws degree from a NSW university for his service during his time in office.
June 20, 6:46 pm
Palmer backs candidate he hadn't met

A devoutly religious teacher who despises psychiatrists and wants the bible taught in all schools has been anointed a candidate for Palmer's United Party.
June 20, 6:45 pm
Judge warned sex killer remained a danger

A man charged with assault and attempted rape of a woman was not to be released until he was no longer a threat to the community when sentenced in 1991.
June 20, 6:29 pm
Robertson lashes NSW budget of 'varnish and spin'

NSW Opposition Leader John Robertson has delivered his budget reply speech to State Parliament, describing Treasurer Mike Baird's third budget as devoid of transparency and addicted to tax.
ABC - June 20, 6:13 pm
Palmer company ditches another Townsville sponsorship deal

Clive Palmer's company Queensland Nickel has dropped its second major sponsorship in Townsville in as many days.
ABC - June 20, 6:07 pm
Inquest hears final submissions on nurses' murder

A Brisbane inquest has heard there is insufficient evidence to put anyone on trial over a double murder near Toowoomba almost 40 years ago.
ABC - June 20, 6:04 pm
$A dealt a triple blow this week

A tapering of US central bank stimulus, weak Chinese data and the prospect of more local interest rate cuts has driven the Australian dollar lower this week.
June 20, 5:51 pm