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Qld oppn slams sexism in parliament

Queensland Treasurer Tim Nicholls has withdrawn his taunts in parliament which the opposition leader says were sexist.
May 2, 1:02 pm
Asylum seeker dies on Christmas Island

Federal police will investigate the sudden death of a 35-year-old Sri Lankan man at Christmas Island yesterday.
ABC - May 2, 12:54 pm
Aust shares lower at noon

The Australian share market was lower at noon as falling commodity prices led investors to dump resources stocks
May 2, 12:52 pm
Outback hot-rocks test site powers up

A power station driven by hot-rocks technology has begun producing electricity in the far north-east of South Australia.
ABC - May 2, 12:48 pm
Defence firm cutting 30 jobs

Defence engineering company Saab Systems is cutting 30 jobs in Adelaide.
ABC - May 2, 12:23 pm
Eureka flag to go on display at new home

The historic Eureka flag is about to go on public display in the same place it was hoisted in Ballarat more than 150 years ago.
ABC - May 2, 12:21 pm
$A hits one-week low

The Australian dollar hit a one-week low after official figures showed a sharp fall in building approvals in March.
May 2, 12:18 pm
We can foster Dugan's revival: Dragons

St George Illawarra's chief executive says the Dragons can provide the platform for NRL full-back Josh Dugan to reignite his troubled career.
ABC - May 2, 12:15 pm
Stocks to watch at noon on Thursday

Stocks of interest on the Australian Securities Exchange at noon on Thursday
May 2, 12:04 pm
Judge excuses ex-cult member's bond breach

A former religious cult member has escaped punishment by a court when a judge excused his breach of bond.
ABC - May 2, 12:01 pm
Bid for epilepsy early warning system

Scientists have developed a brain implant that could give epileptic adults more freedom by warning them of impending seizures.
May 2, 11:56 am
Expressway surface now being laid

The road surface is now being laid for the Southern Expressway duplication in Adelaide's south.
ABC - May 2, 11:54 am
Abbott may support Medicare levy rise

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says he wants to see legislation on the Medicare levy increase introduced in the parliamentary term.
May 2, 11:29 am
Man faces firearms charges over fatal shooting

A man will face court next month accused of supplying the guns used in the fatal shooting of two Sydney men last week.
ABC - May 2, 11:25 am
Qld laws target criminal wealth

Queensland police and the state's crime watchdog have new powers to target unexplained wealth that could be linked to crime.
May 2, 11:22 am