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$A hits fresh low, heading lower

The Australian dollar has fallen to its lowest level in almost a year as traders continue to ditch the currency in favour of the US dollar.
May 17, 5:18 pm
Catholic church is like mafia: lawyer

A lawyer says the Catholic Church and other organisations that contributed to child sex abuse problems should have to pay for the royal commission.
May 17, 5:10 pm
Labor fears voters have switched off

Labor has launched an attack on the opposition's economic plans and is urging voters to re-engage in politics.
May 17, 5:06 pm
Aust shares close higher

The Australian share market closed higher on Friday, led by mining stocks that rebounded after heavy selling in recent days
May 17, 5:01 pm
NSW urged to fight for Gonski funds

The NSW opposition is calling on Premier Barry O'Farrell to contact Tony Abbott and demand support for the education deal NSW signed with the PM.
May 17, 5:01 pm
Bishop resigns over handling of abuse claims

An Anglican bishop on the New South Wales north coast has resigned over his handling of abuse claims at a children's home.
ABC - May 17, 4:57 pm
Chopper rescues researchers from upturned airboat

Four university researchers who were stranded on the hull of their upturned airboat in a remote billabong in Kakadu National Park were rescued unhurt by helicopter.
ABC - May 17, 4:57 pm
Coalition carbon price cut immoral: Combet

Coalition plans to cut the carbon tax cannot go ahead, says Climate Change Minister Greg Combet, outlining the subsequent budget black hole.
May 17, 4:56 pm
Gillard rejects Rinehart economy analysis

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has dismissed Gina Rinehart's claims that Australia's economy is following Europe's downward spiral.
May 17, 4:56 pm
Review calls for more police on frontline duties

A review of the Northern Territory Police resources says it is essential that at least 200 extra officers are recruited to general duties establishments.
ABC - May 17, 4:55 pm
Aust bonds prices move higher

Australian bond futures prices are higher following disappointing US economic figures, but spent the local session trading in a narrow range.
May 17, 4:39 pm
Abbott falls $26 billion short: Gillard

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's decision to axe the carbon and mining taxes will leave him $26 billion short in revenue, says Labor.
May 17, 4:39 pm
Stocks to watch at close on Friday

Stocks of interest on the Australian Securities Exchange at close on Friday
May 17, 4:31 pm
Vic-NSW search ends for fugitive Potter

A police search along the Victoria-NSW border for Australia's most wanted fugitive, Graham Gene Potter, has ended with two possible sightings discounted.
May 17, 4:29 pm
Grafton Bishop resigns over abuse claims

The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Grafton has apologised for his failings and says he is resigning over the way allegations of sex abuse were handled.
May 17, 4:19 pm