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'No Vision' Budget, More Tax, Less Services, Says Opposition

Tuesday, May 06, 2008 6:05:00 PM

The Victoria government has announced a "no vision" budget that delivers maximum taxes and minimum services, state Opposition Leader Ted Baillieu said.   Full Story

Iemma's Power Undisputed as MPs Stem Their Anger

Tuesday, May 06, 2008 6:03:00 PM

NSW Premier Morris Iemma has avoided a showdown with his caucus colleagues, gaining their support for his electricity sell-off on the proviso he makes peace with unions and Labor party officials.   Full Story

RBA Leaves Cash Rate at 7.25 Per Cent

Tuesday, May 06, 2008 6:01:00 PM

Homebuyers have been spared further interest rate pain, with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) leaving its official cash rate unchanged after today's monthly board meeting.   Full Story

Aust Ready to Help Burma, Urges Junta to Cooperate

Monday, May 05, 2008 6:09:00 PM

CANBERRA—Foreign Minister Stephen Smith says Australia stands "ready, willing and able" to help the victims of Burma's devastating cyclone and has urged the ruling military junta to cooperate with ...   Full Story

Treasurer Swan 'Stunned' by Opposition's Attitude to Inflation

Monday, May 05, 2008 6:08:00 PM

CANBERRA—Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan says he is "stunned" the opposition doesn't think tackling inflation is important and that cutting spending is key to that fight.   Full Story

Tax Breaks on Company Cars may Go - Greens

Monday, May 05, 2008 6:08:00 PM

CANBERRA—The Federal Government may be about to answer environmentalists' calls to abolish tax breaks for company cars in next week's budget, the Australian Greens say.   Full Story

Taxpayers pay $117 Million to Mining Giant – Australian Conservation Foundation

Monday, May 05, 2008 6:07:00 PM

CANBERRA—Taxpayers will subsidise the fuel bill of mining giant BHP Billiton by more than $100 million to help it work the world's largest uranium deposit, a conservation group claims.   Full Story

Bindi Irwin Wins new Talent

Monday, May 05, 2008 6:06:00 PM

MELBOURNE—The late crocodile hunter Steve Irwin's daughter Bindi has picked up best new female talent at the Logie Awards - which have been dominated by the Seven Network and the ABC.   Full Story

Wireless BlackBerries Entangle their Users

Monday, May 05, 2008 6:05:00 PM

SYDNEY—Blackberries are addictive, but the handheld devices also inspire resentment in some who use them.   Full Story

Credit Cards to get PIN Treatment

Monday, May 05, 2008 6:04:00 PM

SYDNEY—Australian credit card customers will soon have the option of signing their name or keying in a PIN when shopping.   Full Story

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