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Doctors Renew Call for Parenting Program

Thursday, June 26, 2008 6:01:00 PM

A doctors group has renewed calls for the Rudd government to launch a national program of parenting classes and assistance following recent child neglect scandals.   Full Story

Kylie's Doctor Who Episode to Air in Australia

Thursday, June 26, 2008 6:00:00 PM

SYDNEY—Kylie Minogue hasn't announced plans to tour Down Under any time soon, but Australians will be able to get their fix of the pop princess in a dramatic episode of the UK TV show Doctor Who t ...   Full Story

Mobile Technology to Add Billions to Australia's Economic Output

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 6:09:00 PM

CANBERRA—Greater use of 3G mobile technology is set to boost economic output by billions of dollars over the next few years, a leading economic forecaster says.   Full Story

Gillard Reinforces Australia-USA Alliance

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 6:08:00 PM

CANBERRA—The Australia-US alliance is stronger than ever, Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard has told a dinner in Washington.   Full Story

Seven to Screen First Ramsay show Boiling Point

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 6:07:00 PM

SYDNEY—Gordon Ramsay's popularity shows no sign of waning, with a third television show by the celebrity chef about to hit Australian screens.   Full Story

NSW Plans to Sell-off some Power Assets to the Public

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 6:06:00 PM

SYDNEY—NSW will use a public share offer to sell off some of its electricity assets as it pushes on with its $10 billion privatisation plan.   Full Story

Australia Falling Behind in Pursuit of Cartels-ACCC

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 6:05:00 PM

CANBERRA—Australia has fallen behind some of its major trading partners in its pursuit of cartels, the nation's competition watchdog says.   Full Story

Federal Govt Deposits $3.9 billion into Future Fund

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 6:04:00 PM

CANBERRA—The Federal Government today deposited another $3.9 billion in the fund set up to pay public servants' superannuation into the future.   Full Story

Telstra Denies T3 Freeloading

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 6:03:00 PM

SYDNEY—Telstra has denied a report that its executives indulged in a lavish lifestyle while travelling overseas to persuade investors to take up shares in the company's final privatisation.   Full Story

Australian Senate Calls to End Persecution of Falun Gong

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 8:09:00 PM

CANBERRA—The Australian Senate has voted unanimously to end the persecution of the Falun Gong spiritual group in China, condemning what humanitarian groups call the worst human rights crisis currently ...   Full Story

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