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$A higher after US jobs figures

The Australian dollar is half a US cent higher following better-than-expected US jobs figures.
May 6, 7:20 am
Australian market set to open higher

The Australian sharemarket looks set to open higher
May 6, 7:02 am
$A higher after US jobs figures

The Australian dollar is half a US cent higher following better-than-expected US jobs figures.
May 6, 6:48 am
International markets roundup

News from the worldâs major stock markets
May 6, 6:40 am
Gillard addresses Labour Day crowd in Brisbane

Prime Minister Julia Gillard addressed thousands of union members who took part in a Labour Day rally in Brisbane's CBD on Sunday morning.
ABC - May 6, 6:35 am
Eagles heartened by Naitanui AFL return

West Coast forward Jack Darling booted five first-half goals and ruckman Nic Naitanui made a successful return in the club's 70-point win over the Bulldogs.
May 5, 9:19 pm
WA father fears for jailed son in Saudi

The father of an Australian terrorism suspect fears his son will die in jail in Saudi Arabia.
May 5, 9:12 pm
Blues in AFL top eight, Swans in four

Carlton have climbed into the AFL top eight for the first time this season and Sydney are in the top four after both posted big wins on Sunday.
May 5, 9:11 pm
Waite stars in Carlton win over Demons

Carlton have claimed a third straight AFL victory, downing battling Melbourne by 61 points.
May 5, 7:55 pm
Majority back disability levy - and Abbott

A new poll shows a majority are happy to pay a levy for the disability insurance scheme, but would like Tony Abbott to deliver the reforms.
May 5, 7:47 pm
Vic budget boost for Frankston train line

Victorian Premier Denis Napthine has announced a $100m budget boost for the Frankston train line in Melbourne, despite falling GST revenues.
May 5, 7:02 pm
All star cast for More Joyous inquiry

A stewards' inquiry into the poor performance of the racehorse More Joyous will have an all star cast when it resumes in Sydney.
May 5, 6:41 pm
Swans down Lions, Jetta and Reid find form

Sydney coach John Longmire says he is happy Sam Reid and Lewis Jetta found form in the side's 60-point win over Brisbane at the SCG.
May 5, 5:59 pm
Crusaders snap Brumbies' streak

The Crusaders ended the Brumbies' six-match undefeated run with a 30-23 victory away at Canberra Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
ABC - May 5, 5:58 pm
Vic budget injects $224m for disability

The Victorian government will provide $224 million for disability support services in Tuesday's budget.
May 5, 5:57 pm