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Top Stories NRL players, not clubs in ASADA's sights ASADA has turned its investigation from NRL clubs to players, with 31 individuals to be issued notices. Athletes who refuse ASADA to be fined Suspected drug cheats will retain their right to silence under a watered down anti-doping authority bill. » Sharks may lose Carney over drugs crisis » Don't sledge Essendon, says Crows coach » Irvine quits as Cronulla Sharks chairman » Manly not troubled by anti-doping probe » Sharks want resolution to drugs crisis








Julia Gillard defends federal budget Prime Minister Julia Gillard has defended her government's budget, stating tough choices had to be made. Abbott can't put timeframe on surplus Opposition Leader Tony Abbott can't say how long it would take to get the budget back into surplus. ACOSS welcomes changes to baby bonus Changing the baby bonus was the right move, say ACOSS, the nation's peak welfare body. Hockey considers position on baby bonus The coalition won't make a 'knee-jerk' decision on whether it will back the axing of the baby bonus. Gillard writes off deficit blowout PM Julia Gillard has dismissed figures that show the budget was heading into deficit before tax writedowns. Surplus would have hurt economy - Swan Treasurer Wayne Swan says jobs would have been at risk if spending had been slashed to achieve a surplus. MRRT to raise millions, not billions The federal government's mining tax will not meet expectations of the promised billions of dollars. Australia keeps AAA rating after budget Australia's AAA rating remains unchanged despite the federal government handing down an $18 billion deficit. Budget a missed opportunity for business The federal budget has missed the opportunity to take the pressure off business, the ACCI says. Carbon tax take falls with price The carbon price is expected to be less than half of previous predictions once it moves to a floating price. Go to Home Pages \| 1 \| 2 \| 3 \| 4 \| 5 \| 6 \| Next Page