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Release NDIS eligibility tool: opposition

The assessment tool for the national disability insurance scheme should be released, the opposition says.
May 3, 10:46 am
Study warns of lead risk at playgrounds

Researchers are urging twice-daily washing of playgrounds at Port Pirie in South Australia to try to reduce children's exposure to lead.
ABC - May 3, 10:44 am
Pay rises to be hit by super contributions

The New South Wales Government has confirmed it will use part of annual pay increases granted to public servants to meet its superannuation obligations.
ABC - May 3, 10:44 am
Nathan Tinkler faces fresh legal action

Liquidators begin legal action against Nathan Tinkler and the directors of Mulsanne Resources, alleging a breach of duties and insolvent trading.
May 3, 10:27 am
Aust shares open 1% higher

The Australian share market at open on Friday
May 3, 10:13 am
Blazing boat rams into nearby vessels

There have been dramatic scenes at a marina on the New South Wales mid-north coast after a fishing trawler caught fire and then rammed into other boats.
ABC - May 3, 10:08 am
Tourist wins payout over sand dune accident

An Irish tourist who broke his neck on Fraser Island has successfully sued the Queensland Government for breaching its duty of care.
ABC - May 3, 9:38 am
Services sector contracts in April

Australia's services sector contracted at a faster rate in April, due in part to government spending cuts and slower growth in the mining sector
May 3, 9:35 am
Roxby mine cleared during quake

An earthquake led to an evacuation of workers at the Olympic Dam mine at outback Roxby Downs on Thursday morning.
ABC - May 3, 9:29 am
200 flee Kings Cross strip club blaze

A man has been arrested after a fire at a strip club in Sydney's Kings Cross overnight.
ABC - May 3, 9:27 am
Soccer star heads south

A Hobart soccer club will be joined by former Socceroo, Zeljko Kalac for one game later this month.
ABC - May 3, 9:19 am
Carr says embassy helping man held in Saudi Arabia

Foreign Affairs Minister Bob Carr says Australian diplomats have made "at least 50" representations on behalf of a Perth man being held on terrorist-related charges in Saudi Arabia.
ABC - May 3, 9:10 am
Mum pleads for help for Australian on Saudi terror charges

The mother of a Perth man facing terrorism-related charges in Saudi Arabia insists he is innocent and has pleaded for urgent intervention from the Australian Government.
ABC - May 3, 9:08 am
Aust bonds prices move lower

Australian bond futures prices fell following the Euopean Central Bank's decision to cut its key interest rate to a record low.
May 3, 8:53 am
Customs seize 85 knives at Melbourne Airport

Australian Customs and Border Protection Service officers seized 85 knives from a passenger's baggage at Melbourne Airport yesterday.
ABC - May 3, 8:51 am