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Gillard and Swan start selling budget

Julia Gillard and Wayne Swan say focusing on school funding and disability care is the right budget choice for Australia.
May 15, 5:07 pm
Child murders spark call for more police powers

A coronial investigation of a murder suicide in which two children were killed in Darwin has recommended that police be given more powers.
ABC - May 15, 4:58 pm
Aust shares close weaker

The Australian share market closed lower on Wednesday, dragged down by the big miners on concerns about China and lower commodity prices
May 15, 4:56 pm
Court refuses bail for domestic dispute gunwoman

A woman accused of attempted murder after a shooting incident in Darwin's rural area last week has been refused bail.
ABC - May 15, 4:48 pm
Disease control warning as HIV case numbers spike

New figures show the number of HIV cases in the Northern Territory has more than tripled over the past year.
ABC - May 15, 4:45 pm
NSW government not convinced by marijuana report

The New South Wales Government has hinted it is unlikely to allow terminally ill people to legally use small amounts of marijuana, despite a cross-party parliamentary committee unanimously recommending the move.
ABC - May 15, 4:42 pm
Bond prices grind lower amid US optimism

The Australian bond market is slightly weaker after US stocks continued to gain on the back of optimism about the American economy.
May 15, 4:42 pm
Budget plays 'Russian roulette' with dementia, says Ita

Australian of the Year Ita Buttrose has accused the Government of playing "Russian roulette" with people's minds, after ignoring dementia research in last night's federal budget.
ABC - May 15, 4:34 pm
Newman signs memorandum with PNG leader

Queensland Premier Campbell Newman says he has discussed health, policing and business opportunities during a two-day trade trip to Papua New Guinea (PNG).
ABC - May 15, 4:32 pm
AFL coaches urge caution on bump furore

Three AFL coaches have warned against overreacting to a controversial tribunal ruling that outlawed a bump.
May 15, 4:30 pm
New taxes 'flogging' mining industry: CME

The WA Chamber of Minerals and Energy says the removal of immediate tax deductions for the mining sector are "flogging" an industry that is supporting the Australia economy.
ABC - May 15, 4:26 pm
Stocks to watch at close on Wednesday

Stocks of interest on the Australian Securities Exchange at close on Wednesday
May 15, 4:25 pm
CSR happy on housing despite big loss

CSR has focused on the positives of its $147 million full year loss, saying the housing market is recovering, with rises in building and loans.
May 15, 4:21 pm
Aust shares close weaker

The Australian share market at the close on Wednesday
May 15, 4:20 pm
BHP Billiton to slash capital spending

BHP Billiton's new chief Andrew Mackenzie has signalled plans to slash capital spending by 18 per cent to $US18 billion.
May 15, 4:15 pm