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Top Stories Sydney man shot in back, then arrested A man shot several times in the back at a Sydney home has been arrested and placed under guard in hospital. Two shootings in Sydney's west A man is in hospital after after one of two shootings in western Sydney. » Coalition would rip up school agreements » Public told to dob in illegal gun owners » Qld premier at odds with Abbott on rail » Bullet train speeds unto election » Body found in front yard in Brisbane




National - Regional Girl assaulted in secluded area A 16-year-old girl has told police she was taken to a secluded area and raped in Sydney's east. » Driver dies when car hits Sydney house » Sex offender on the loose in Brisbane » Boys charged over officer hit-and-run » Ten new schools for southeast Qld » more National - Regional News	National - Rural Farmers call for minimum wage increase The National Farmers' Federation has called for a $9 increase in the minimum wage for the farming industry. » Qld minister wants answers to cow deaths » Dehydration kills cows at Qld station » Gillard boosts Tasmania forests millions » Cane toads a 'Kimberley tragedy' » more Rural news
Thomson seeks more time on charges Lawyers for Craig Thomson have requested more time to fight allegations he misused union funds. Man charged over NSW bushfire A man's been charged with lighting a bushfire in northern New South Wales in January. Ten injured in Vic army base crash Three men were flown to hospital with serious injuries after two army tanks collided at a Vic army base. Injured boy wakes from coma A Queensland boy seriously injured in a fall from a show ride has woken from his coma. Coalition puts own spin on Gonski The federal coalition has committed to bringing in its own version of 'Gonski' school funding reform. Hockey puts ATO structure on notice A coalition government will consider breaking up the tax office to separate its policing and tax functions. Govt to dock pay of Qld Health workers The Qld govt will dock the pay of health workers to recoup overpayments from the Qld Health payroll debacle. Question raised about police complaints A parliamentary committee says a police watchdog decision not to investigate a top officer raises questions. People-smuggling crewman acquitted An Indonesian crewman found guilty of a people smuggling offence has had his conviction quashed. Hopes sparked in Snowy Mountains search Yells were heard in NSW's Snowy Mountains, offering hope that a missing Canadian man may still be alive. Go to Home Pages \| 1 \| 2 \| 3 \| 4 \| 5 \| 6 \| 7 \| 8 \| 9 \| 10 \| Next Page