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Farmers praise 'ambitious' food plan

Farmers have praised the federal government's National Food Plan but the coalition, environmentalists and health advocates are sceptical.
May 25, 2:44 pm
Abbott pledges to work for Geelong

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has told a Victorian Liberal conference that he wants to make Geelong a centre for medical excellence, learning and culture.
May 25, 2:19 pm
Best may still face disciplinary action

Tasmania's Premier has not ruled out disciplinary action against a party member who crossed the floor of Parliament on Thursday.
ABC - May 25, 1:54 pm
Queensland woman dies after being crushed by horse

A woman in her 30s has died after being crushed under a horse in south-east Queensland this morning.
ABC - May 25, 1:13 pm
Man struck with metal pole in Sydney attack

A man has been struck on the head with a metal pole in what police believe was a random attack in Sydney's south-west.
ABC - May 25, 12:51 pm
Keep the faith, PM tells Sydney Labor MPs

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has told a forum packed with western Sydney Labor MPs and ALP candidates for September's election not to lose faith.
May 25, 12:28 pm
MP calls for fish smell fix

The environmental watchdog says poor cleanliness at Seafish Tasmania's plant is contributing to odour problems in Triabunna and Orford.
ABC - May 25, 12:13 pm
Longmire praises AFL star Goodes

Sydney AFL coach John Longmire has heaped praise on dual Brownlow Medallist Adam Goodes after he was racially taunted by a Collingwood fan.
May 25, 12:13 pm
Developers encouraged to cheat

One of Tasmania's prominent developers is encouraging builders to cheat the system to avoid slow and complicated planning delays.
ABC - May 25, 12:12 pm
Questions raised about budget blowout

The Tasmanian Opposition is challenging the Premier and Treasurer Lara Giddings' justification for this year's record budget deficit.
ABC - May 25, 12:12 pm
Bail for man charged with daughter's manslaughter

A 28-year-old man charged with the manslaughter of his toddler daughter has been released on bail.
ABC - May 25, 11:56 am
UC dumps languages to save costs

The University of Canberra (UC) has announced a series of measures to rein in costs after recent cuts in the federal budget.
ABC - May 25, 11:06 am
Relay for recognition to start Sorry Day

A relay to promote constitutional recognition of the first Australians begins in Melbourne on national Sorry Day this Sunday.
May 25, 11:01 am
Parents to fly to Saudi Arabia to plead son's case

The parents of Australian man Shayden Thorne, who has been charged with terrorism offences in Saudi Arabia, are planning to travel to the kingdom to support their son and plead on his behalf.
ABC - May 25, 10:47 am
Chief magistrate says NT's child protection department is failing

The Northern Territory's chief magistrate says the child protection department is failing to categorise Aboriginal children at risk because of a lack of services.
ABC - May 25, 10:34 am