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Microsoft to announce new Xbox

After eight years and over 77 million units sold, Microsoft looks set to announce the successor to the Xbox 360 video game console next week.
May 19, 10:00 pm
Schools to lose $16.2bn with coalition: PM

Prime Minister Julia Gillard says schools around the country will lose $16.2 billion over six years if the Gonski funding deal is dumped.
May 19, 9:15 pm
Archbishop Hart to face Vic clergy inquiry

Melbourne Archbishop Denis Hart will this week face a state parliamentary inquiry into child sexual abuse.
May 19, 8:58 pm
Xenophon supports boost to car tariffs

South Australian senator Nick Xenophon says he would make a boost to tariffs on car imports a condition of his support in any balance of power negotiation.
May 19, 8:57 pm
Bracks right man for US job: Gillard

The government scans the political spectrum to find candidates for foreign postings, says Prime Minister Julia Gillard, in defence of a recent appointment.
May 19, 8:57 pm
Boy critical after carnival ride accident

A five-year-old boy is fighting for his life in hospital after being thrown from a carnival ride at a school fete in south-east Queensland.
ABC - May 19, 8:29 pm
Feds call for East West Link business case

A truck crash that caused traffic gridlock in Melbourne last week highlights the need for the East West Link, the Victorian premier says.
May 19, 8:11 pm
Search continues for missing snorkeller

The search continues for a man who disappeared the same day his wife died snorkelling in Western Australia.
May 19, 8:10 pm
MPs should justify overseas trips: Wong

Finance Minister Penny Wong says Labor's priorities on taxpayer-funded travel for politicians are clear.
May 19, 8:00 pm
Jolly clash to revive AFL bump debate

The AFL bump is set to again be a talking point after Collingwood ruckman Darren Jolly was reported for a weekend incident.
May 19, 8:00 pm
AFL Cats fall short against Magpies

Geelong coach Chris Scott says the Cats have to improve significantly despite starting the AFL season with seven wins from eight games.
May 19, 7:38 pm
Magpies celebrate upset AFL win

Collingwood's Harry O'Brien has denied using a homophobic slur during Saturday night's upset AFL win over previously unbeaten Geelong at the MCG.
May 19, 7:38 pm
Swans out to prove top four AFL status

Sydney's Josh Kennedy says Friday night's MCG clash against Collingwood will be a chance for the Swans to prove their worth in the AFL's top four.
May 19, 6:27 pm
Super delay sustainable: Hockey

Shadow treasurer Joe Hockey denies the coalition's deferral of superannuation contributions will lead to its scrapping.
May 19, 6:27 pm
Dockers' injury woes part of AFL: Lyon

Fremantle coach Ross Lyon added yet another player to his AFL side's burgeoning injury list, but he isn't interested in complaining about the Dockers' plight.
May 19, 5:41 pm