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MP mum's request ignites sexism debate

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott and whip Warren Entsch have been lashed in parliament over the treatment of a Labor MP who needed to care for her child.
May 16, 5:51 pm
DNA sequencing set to become routine medicine

A Queensland researcher says actress Angelina Jolie is a great example of the potential benefits of genetic testing.
ABC - May 16, 5:49 pm
People still at risk from Vic police leaks

Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Ken Lay says informants and sources may still be at risk after about 6500 pages of police information were leaked.
May 16, 5:47 pm
Aust, NZ budgets no comparison, Swan says

Treasurer Wayne Swan has chided shadow treasurer Joe Hockey for suggesting that New Zealand has had a better economic performance than Australia.
May 16, 5:46 pm
NSW man gets 27 years for fire murder

A NSW man who doused his wheelchair-bound lover in spirits and set her on fire in an act of "grotesque cruelty" will serve up to 27 years in prison.
May 16, 5:42 pm
Unstoppable Durham will sing again: Potger

The Seekers' Judith Durham is resilient and will return to sing again when she recovers from a cerebral haemorrhage, Keith Potger says.
May 16, 5:42 pm
Man jailed for setting disabled girlfriend alight

A man will spend at least 20 years behind bars after murdering his disabled girlfriend in Central West New South Wales.
ABC - May 16, 5:38 pm
Macdonald denies gifting NSW mine licence

Former NSW mines minister Ian Macdonald has told a corruption inquiry he didn't think a former union boss would make millions from a licence he gave him.
May 16, 5:38 pm
$A hits fresh 11-month low

The Australian dollar has fallen to a fresh 11-month low amid strong demand for its US counterpart
May 16, 5:38 pm
Aust, US sign off on defence trade treaty

Australia's new defence trade treaty with the US will cut red tape for local companies acquiring high-tech US defence technology.
May 16, 5:36 pm
Qld govt apologises for baby death

Two investigations have been launched in Queensland into the death of an unborn baby whose mother was repeatedly turned away from Rockhampton Hospital.
May 16, 5:34 pm
Qld school for at-risk students to open

A school aimed at saving students who are at risk of dropping out of education will open on Friday on the Gold Coast.
May 16, 5:31 pm
Tender process too long, Macdonald tells ICAC

Former New South Wales Labor minister Ian Macdonald has told the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) he did nothing wrong while being entertained by people who were to be granted a mining licence without a tender.
ABC - May 16, 5:19 pm
Govt releases council referendum wording

Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese believes voters will back a 17-word change to the Constitution recognising local councils for the first time.
May 16, 5:18 pm
Smith off to meet US Defense secretary

Defence Minister Stephen Smith will hold talks with new US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel during a visit to the US
May 16, 5:18 pm