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Govt Neglecting Oil Prices in Budget - Greens

Monday, May 12, 2008 6:03:00 PM

CANBERRA—The Rudd Government should address the issue of oil prices and its impact on inflation in tomorrow's budget, the Australian Greens say.   Full Story

Melbourne Still No.1 for Shopping - Survey

Monday, May 12, 2008 6:02:00 PM

SYDNEY—Sydney still can't compete with Melbourne when it comes to shopping.   Full Story

IT Body calls for Internet 'Snoop' Safegaurds

Monday, May 12, 2008 6:01:00 PM

SYDNEY—Australia's IT industry group is calling on the Federal Government to adopt guidelines surrounding the use of workplace internet records.   Full Story

Medicare Changes Won't Lead to Private Exodus - Hospitals

Sunday, May 11, 2008 6:09:00 PM

SYDNEY—Predictions that changing the Medicare levy surcharge threshold will create an exodus from private health insurance are exaggerated, a private hospitals group says.   Full Story

Mother's Day Celebrated in Tree Planting Ceremony

Sunday, May 11, 2008 6:08:00 PM

SYDNEY—Families marked Mother's Day in Sydney today by planting trees to celebrate and remember their mums.   Full Story

Rugby League - Legend Jack Gibson Passes Away

Sunday, May 11, 2008 6:07:00 PM

SYDNEY—The rugby league world is mourning the death of coach of the century Jack Gibson after a two-year battle with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.   Full Story

Green Groups Want More in Budget

Sunday, May 11, 2008 6:06:00 PM

CANBERRA—Environmental groups want the Federal Government to ramp up spending on public transport and wind back tax breaks for company cars in Tuesday's budget.   Full Story

Sydney Harbour Bridge to Lose Half of Coin Toll Booths

Sunday, May 11, 2008 6:05:00 PM

SYDNEY—The Sydney Harbour Bridge will lose half of its coin payment booths within two months, in another step towards making it a cashless tollway.   Full Story

Tanner Can't Guarantee Rates Won't go Up Again

Sunday, May 11, 2008 6:04:00 PM

CANBERRA—Finance Minister Lindsay Tanner can't guarantee that working families won't be worse off after next Tuesday's budget, or that interest rates won't need to rise again.   Full Story

S/E Queensland one of Australia's Multicultural Hubs – Premier Bligh

Sunday, May 11, 2008 6:03:00 PM

BRISBANE—South-east Queensland has become one of Australia's hubs of multiculturalism, the latest population statistics show.   Full Story

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