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Many factors led to NSW air ambo's death

The death of a NSW paramedic in a helicopter canyon rescue was the result of a number of factors, a final safety report states.
May 16, 3:55 pm
Less than half Vic's PSOs delivered

Victorian Police Minister Kim Wells says the government is on track to deliver 940 PSOs before the next election.
May 16, 3:53 pm
Graincorp profits fall 34% amid takeover

Graincorp says an end of bumper harvests contributed to a 34 per cent drop in profits, as foreign investment regulators consider a US takeover bid.
May 16, 3:53 pm
SA warning on bogus lawyer

The SA attorney-general has warned of a bogus lawyer who tells people they are the subject of legal action and offers to act for them.
May 16, 3:48 pm
Stroke cases fall as people quit smoking

Despite an increasingly ageing population, the number of stroke cases in Australia has fallen over the past 20 years.
May 16, 3:47 pm
Afghan civilian deaths an accident: report

A defence inquiry has found an Afghan civilian and his young nephew died when they were caught up in a firefight between Australian troops and insurgents.
May 16, 3:45 pm
Budget might turn out better than expected

The budget outlook is gloomy - a series of deficits in the coming years - but things might actually turn out better than expected.
May 16, 3:42 pm
Asher Keddie portrait wins People's Choice

Vincent Fantauzzo has won a third Archibald Prize People's Choice award with a portrait of his sweetheart Asher Keddie.
May 16, 3:41 pm
26 positive tests for illicit drugs in AFL

The AFL is amending its illicit drugs policy in the wake of a large increase in the number of players testing positive.
May 16, 3:39 pm
Abbott should tell all in budget reply: PM

Prime Minister Julia Gillard says the Australian people want to know what Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's plans are for government.
May 16, 3:36 pm
Brisbane to get Emirates A380 to Dubai

Emirates is adding an Airbus A380 to its Brisbane-Dubai route, which will increase the number of passengers by 132 per day.
May 16, 3:35 pm
Vic police continue hunt for Potter

Police believe fugitive Graham Potter, wanted for conspiracy to murder is working as a fruit picker or labourer in northern Victoria.
May 16, 3:32 pm
Tabcorp takes Vic govt to court

Tabcorp is going ahead with legal action against the Victorian government to challenge a $42 million levy imposed on the gaming firm.
May 16, 3:30 pm
Man trapped under steel sheets

A man has been rushed to the Royal Adelaide Hospital with critical injuries after he was crushed in an industrial accident.
ABC - May 16, 3:26 pm
Lazurus would make a good pollie: Bennett

Wayne Bennett and some former Brisbane teamates have endorsed Glenn Lazarus's attempt to move into politics on Clive Palmer's Senate team.
May 16, 3:26 pm