http://bigpondnews.com/rssfeed/National-Regional/ Latest National - Regional articles. en Fri, 25 May 2012 14:41:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Plan_unveiled_to_create_jobs_in_Adelaide_753946.html Up to 14 thousand jobs could be created in Adelaide's southern suburbs through advanced manufacturing. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:24:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Plan_unveiled_to_create_jobs_in_Adelaide_753946.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Mum_with_cancer_wins_super_settlement_753944.html A Brisbane mum with terminal cancer has reached a settlement with a super fund that refused her claim. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:24:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Mum_with_cancer_wins_super_settlement_753944.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Sisters_to_remain_in_Aust_till_August_753945.html Four sisters at the centre of an international custody dispute will remain in Australia until August. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:24:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Sisters_to_remain_in_Aust_till_August_753945.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Milat_accomplice_not_passive_753943.html A court has heard that Ivan Milat's accomplice participated by recording the murder of David Auchterlonie. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:24:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Milat_accomplice_not_passive_753943.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Alleged_child_prostitute_feared_mistress_753942.html A young girl was scared she'd get into trouble if she didn't have sex with a 55-year-old, a court heard. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:24:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Alleged_child_prostitute_feared_mistress_753942.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Mokbel_to_agree_to_forfeit_4_million_753941.html Drug trafficker Tony Mokbel has agreed to an order requiring him to surrender more than $4 million in cash. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:24:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Mokbel_to_agree_to_forfeit_4_million_753941.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Heavy_rain_to_hit_Melbourne_753939.html Melbourne is set to receive almost one month's worth of rainfall on Friday with up to 50mm of rain forecast. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:24:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Heavy_rain_to_hit_Melbourne_753939.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/WAs_naughty_cats_bound_for_pussy_prison_753940.html The West Australian government's new cat laws come into force later this year. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:24:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/WAs_naughty_cats_bound_for_pussy_prison_753940.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Man_disappears_after_jumping_off_pier_753520.html A man has gone missing after he jumped off a pier in Melbourne's south. Wed, 23 May 2012 20:49:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Man_disappears_after_jumping_off_pier_753520.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/TAFE_funds_will_go_where_needed-_Hall_753423.html Victorian tax dollars should be spent on training apprentices to fill the state's skills gap. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:06:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/TAFE_funds_will_go_where_needed-_Hall_753423.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Bail_hearing_for_woman_over_death_753482.html A 21-year-old woman accused of killing a 10-month-old baby will face a bail hearing in a Melbourne court. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:03:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Bail_hearing_for_woman_over_death_753482.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Sydney_man_badly_burnt_after_fire_753480.html A man who tried to torch his house is in an induced coma after suffering severe burns to his head and hands. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:02:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Sydney_man_badly_burnt_after_fire_753480.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Enough_ethanol_to_meet_NSW_demand-_IPART_753429.html The New South Wales pricing regulator has found the supply of ethanol is enough to meet the state's demand. Wed, 23 May 2012 14:15:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Enough_ethanol_to_meet_NSW_demand-_IPART_753429.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Laws_to_blame_for_driver_death-_union_753428.html A builders federation says a man driver crushed to death was the victim of inadequate workplace safety laws. Wed, 23 May 2012 14:13:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Laws_to_blame_for_driver_death-_union_753428.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Woman_impaled_by_meat_hook_753427.html A southwest Queensland woman had to be airlifted to hospital after impaling her hand on a meat hook. Wed, 23 May 2012 14:11:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Woman_impaled_by_meat_hook_753427.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Indigenous_leaders_want_bans_removed_753426.html Queensland's indigenous leaders will again pressure the state government to scrap alcohol restrictions. Wed, 23 May 2012 14:09:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Indigenous_leaders_want_bans_removed_753426.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Drug_debt_crucial_in_murder_case-defence_753425.html A man accused of murdering a close friend to whom he owed $180,000, also owed a drug debt to a third party. Wed, 23 May 2012 14:05:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Drug_debt_crucial_in_murder_case-defence_753425.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/23/Plane_returns_to_Vic_after_bomb_scare_753422.html A drink can with the word 'bomb' written on it forced a Mauritius-bound airliner to return to a Vic airport. Wed, 23 May 2012 13:52:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/23/Plane_returns_to_Vic_after_bomb_scare_753422.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/23/Man_in_hoodie_assaulting_Melbourne_women_753272.html A man in a grey hoodie is targeting women in Melbourne's inner east, indecently assaulting them. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:27:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/23/Man_in_hoodie_assaulting_Melbourne_women_753272.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/23/Shots_fired_at_house_north_of_Brisbane_753150.html Three people have escaped injury after shots were fired at a house north of Brisbane. Tue, 22 May 2012 20:39:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/23/Shots_fired_at_house_north_of_Brisbane_753150.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/23/Family_friend_slain_over_debt_-_court_753006.html A man killed Melbourne soccer identity John Kelly while owing him $180,000, a court has heard. Tue, 22 May 2012 14:44:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/23/Family_friend_slain_over_debt_-_court_753006.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Native_title_granted_over_Lake_Eyre_753029.html The Federal Court has granted the Arabana people native title to more than 68,000 square kilometres in SA. Tue, 22 May 2012 12:38:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Native_title_granted_over_Lake_Eyre_753029.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Billionaires_royalties_dispute_settled_753028.html The battle of Perth's mining billionaires has ended with a confidential settlement. Tue, 22 May 2012 12:28:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Billionaires_royalties_dispute_settled_753028.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Three_die_in_Darwin_family_tragedy_753002.html A man in Darwin is suspected of killing his stepdaughter and his son, before taking his own life. Tue, 22 May 2012 12:18:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Three_die_in_Darwin_family_tragedy_753002.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Media_fail_to_have_death-crash_cop_named_753001.html Seven media have lost their bid to identify a senior constable who has been charged with dangerous driving. Tue, 22 May 2012 12:02:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Media_fail_to_have_death-crash_cop_named_753001.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Delay_led_to_more_Hep_C_infections-court_753008.html Delays by the Vic health department led more women to be infected with hep C, a court has heard. Tue, 22 May 2012 10:41:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Delay_led_to_more_Hep_C_infections-court_753008.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Grog_bans_not_going_yet-_Newman_753007.html Qld will not scrap alcohol bans in indigenous communities until new plans are made to deal with the problem. Tue, 22 May 2012 10:41:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Grog_bans_not_going_yet-_Newman_753007.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Cape_traditional_owners_win_land_battle_753005.html Qld Premier Campbell Newman has handed 75,000 hectares to traditional owners on Cape York. Tue, 22 May 2012 10:40:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Cape_traditional_owners_win_land_battle_753005.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Vic_schoolgirl_sues_over_camp_injury_753004.html A Melbourne schoolgirl whose face was disfigured after an accident at an army cadet camp is suing the govt. Tue, 22 May 2012 10:40:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Vic_schoolgirl_sues_over_camp_injury_753004.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Workers_witness_bullying-_report_753003.html More than a third of Victoria's public sector employees witnessed bullying in the workplace last year. Tue, 22 May 2012 10:40:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Workers_witness_bullying-_report_753003.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/NSWs_closer_links_with_Silicon_Valley_752885.html The NSW government hopes to open a Silicon Valley business office in California. Tue, 22 May 2012 04:01:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/NSWs_closer_links_with_Silicon_Valley_752885.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Authorities_warn_of_house_fire_danger_752880.html Authorities are warning of house fire danger at the launch of the winter home fire safety campaign. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:58:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Authorities_warn_of_house_fire_danger_752880.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Another_McKenna_brother_charged_752875.html Another brother of notorious serial pedophile Dennis McKenna has been charged with child sex offences. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:54:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Another_McKenna_brother_charged_752875.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Taxi_drivers_lose_sexual_assault_appeals_752873.html Two taxi drivers who sexually assaulted drunk passengers in separate incidents have lost appeals. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:53:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Taxi_drivers_lose_sexual_assault_appeals_752873.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Accused_ear_biter_left_a_sex_note_752867.html A Sydney woman allegedly bit off part of her neighbour's ear after he left a sexually provocative note. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:53:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Accused_ear_biter_left_a_sex_note_752867.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Missing_sisters_found_says_great_grandma_752784.html Police have found four sisters who have been in hiding amid a custody dispute, says their great grandmother. Tue, 22 May 2012 01:17:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Missing_sisters_found_says_great_grandma_752784.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Truck_driver_dies_in_NSW_paddock_752788.html A man has died after the timber truck he was driving rolled in a paddock on NSW's far north coast. Tue, 22 May 2012 00:26:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Truck_driver_dies_in_NSW_paddock_752788.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Sydney_woman_allegedly_bites_mans_ear_752785.html A Sydney man has lost part of his ear during a fight with a female neighbour. Tue, 22 May 2012 00:18:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Sydney_woman_allegedly_bites_mans_ear_752785.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Key_police_document_missing_for_12_years_752636.html A key document that enabled a internal police surveillance operation appears to have gone missing. Mon, 21 May 2012 12:57:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Key_police_document_missing_for_12_years_752636.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/WA_man_faces_death_on_drugs_charges_752633.html An Australian facing the death penalty in Malaysia for alleged drug trafficking has been charged. Mon, 21 May 2012 12:54:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/WA_man_faces_death_on_drugs_charges_752633.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Toro_uranium_mine_approved_by_EPA_752616.html WA's first uranium mine is a step closer to being built but opponents say the proposal is not a done deal. Mon, 21 May 2012 11:18:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Toro_uranium_mine_approved_by_EPA_752616.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/SA_govt_to_help_cover_water_price_hike_752606.html The SA government will spend $45.7 million to offset a big increase in water prices for local residents. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:47:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/SA_govt_to_help_cover_water_price_hike_752606.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/New_convent_for_Josephites_in_Penola_752605.html The Sisters of St Joseph are building a new convent in Penola, where St Mary MacKillop taught in the 1860s. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:44:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/New_convent_for_Josephites_in_Penola_752605.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/CMC_completes_dodgy_doctors_reports_752602.html Qld's Crime and Misconduct Commission has completed two interim reports on claims about dodgy doctors. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:41:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/CMC_completes_dodgy_doctors_reports_752602.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Doctor_shared_patient_syringes-_court_752598.html An anaesthetist who allegedly infected 56 women with hep C tried to hide a drug addiction, a court has heard Mon, 21 May 2012 10:18:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Doctor_shared_patient_syringes-_court_752598.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Gambler_fails_to_recover_millions_752596.html A businessman has lost his bid to recover more than $20 million he lost at Melbourne's Crown Casino. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:11:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Gambler_fails_to_recover_millions_752596.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Eastern_Creek_reborn_with_new_facilities_752590.html Sydney's Eastern Creek Raceway has been reborn as Sydney Motorsport Park following a $12 million facelift. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:05:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Eastern_Creek_reborn_with_new_facilities_752590.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Miners_used_hands_to_reach_crushed_man_752576.html A former coal mine worker has told an inquest how he and others with their hands to rescue their colleague. Mon, 21 May 2012 09:26:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Miners_used_hands_to_reach_crushed_man_752576.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Bins_to_return_to_Sydney_train_stations_752469.html Rubbish bins will return to major Sydney train stations more than a decade after they were removed. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:58:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Bins_to_return_to_Sydney_train_stations_752469.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Van_follows_girls_on_NSW_central_coast_752465.html Two 12-year-old girls have been followed by a van on the New South Wales central coast. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:54:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Van_follows_girls_on_NSW_central_coast_752465.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Police_surveillance_questions_raised_752464.html The inspector of the NSW police integrity watchdog has appeared before a parliamentary committee. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:51:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Police_surveillance_questions_raised_752464.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Six-pack_murderer_sentenced_to_20_years_752454.html A man who used a backpack containing a six-pack of beer to murder another man in Tas faces 20 years in jail. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:46:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Six-pack_murderer_sentenced_to_20_years_752454.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Patel_to_face_High_Court_in_Brisbane_752375.html Former surgeon Jayant Patel will appeal his manslaughter convictions before the High Court next month. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:39:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Patel_to_face_High_Court_in_Brisbane_752375.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Shots_fired_at_Melbourne_armed_stand-off_752372.html A man has fired shots at police during an armed-stand off at a home in Melbourne's north west. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:36:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Shots_fired_at_Melbourne_armed_stand-off_752372.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Sydney_man_stabbed_by_partner_752370.html A Sydney man has had emergency surgery after being stabbed during a domestic dispute, police say. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:34:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Sydney_man_stabbed_by_partner_752370.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/20/Dad_killed_son_survives_motorbike_crash_752194.html A young boy has survived a motorbike accident that killed his dad north-west of Sydney. Sun, 20 May 2012 10:51:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/20/Dad_killed_son_survives_motorbike_crash_752194.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/20/Vic_teenager_falls_from_train_752193.html A teenager who fell off the back of a train in St Kilda in Victoria is seriously ill in hospital. Sun, 20 May 2012 10:51:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/20/Vic_teenager_falls_from_train_752193.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/20/Man_charged_with_carrying_gun_in_park_752192.html A man who allegedly carried a hidden firearm through a Gold Coast park has been charged. Sun, 20 May 2012 10:51:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/20/Man_charged_with_carrying_gun_in_park_752192.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/20/Husband_criticises_death_crash_probe_752191.html The husband of a woman killed in a police pursuit says he's being kept in the dark over the investigation. Sun, 20 May 2012 10:51:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/20/Husband_criticises_death_crash_probe_752191.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/20/Fire_destroys_service_station_in_Lithgow_752084.html A service station near Lithgow, west of Sydney, has been destroyed in a fire overnight. Sun, 20 May 2012 01:17:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/20/Fire_destroys_service_station_in_Lithgow_752084.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/20/15-yo_Victorian_dies_in_absolute_tragedy_752083.html The loss of a young life in a car smash in Melbourne's outskirts has been described as an absolute tragedy. Sun, 20 May 2012 01:08:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/20/15-yo_Victorian_dies_in_absolute_tragedy_752083.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/20/Man_charged_over_Sydney_shooting_752026.html A man will front a Sydney court on Sunday, charged with attempted murder following a shooting in the city. Sat, 19 May 2012 21:03:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/20/Man_charged_over_Sydney_shooting_752026.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/19/Candle_may_have_sparked_Tas_house_fire_751965.html A mum and her child have had a lucky escape from their burning home in suburban Hobart. Sat, 19 May 2012 13:44:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/19/Candle_may_have_sparked_Tas_house_fire_751965.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/19/Man_shot_in_Sydneys_west_751964.html A 34-year-old man is in hospital after he was shot in Merrylands in Sydney's west. Sat, 19 May 2012 13:44:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/19/Man_shot_in_Sydneys_west_751964.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/19/Festival_begins_at_Brisbane_protest_site_751963.html A Brisbane Greek festival began without incident at the site where an Aboriginal tent embassy was evicted. Sat, 19 May 2012 13:44:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/19/Festival_begins_at_Brisbane_protest_site_751963.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/19/Teen_dead_after_car_hits_tree_751962.html A 15-year-old driver has died after his four-wheel-drive struck a tree and burst into flames in Melbourne. Sat, 19 May 2012 13:44:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/19/Teen_dead_after_car_hits_tree_751962.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/19/Women_charged_over_WA_gas_hub_protest_751961.html Two women have been charged over their protest against the planned gas hub planned at James Price Point. Sat, 19 May 2012 13:44:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/19/Women_charged_over_WA_gas_hub_protest_751961.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/19/Seven_teens_escape_Alice_Springs_jail_751867.html Seven teenagers have staged a night-time jail break from the Alice Springs Juvenile Detention Centre. Sat, 19 May 2012 04:18:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/19/Seven_teens_escape_Alice_Springs_jail_751867.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/19/ACT_man_dies_in_car_crash_751828.html A man died in a car crash in northern Canberra on Saturday morning. Sat, 19 May 2012 01:14:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/19/ACT_man_dies_in_car_crash_751828.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/19/Driver_dead_after_car_hits_tree_751820.html A 15-year-old driver is dead after his car struck a tree and burst into flames on Melbourne's outskirts. Sat, 19 May 2012 00:48:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/19/Driver_dead_after_car_hits_tree_751820.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/19/SA_man_charged_over_sex_abuse_of_girl_751819.html A 74-year-old man has been arrested and charged with repeatedly sexually abusing a girl aged under 12. Sat, 19 May 2012 00:46:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/19/SA_man_charged_over_sex_abuse_of_girl_751819.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/19/Bus_rolls_over_near_Port_Douglas_751818.html Three tourists were injured when their bus rolled over near the north Queensland haven of Port Douglas. Sat, 19 May 2012 00:45:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/19/Bus_rolls_over_near_Port_Douglas_751818.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/19/Girl_15_assaulted_in_Sydneys_west_751817.html A 15-year-old girl has been indecently assaulted in Sydney's west. Sat, 19 May 2012 00:42:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/19/Girl_15_assaulted_in_Sydneys_west_751817.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/18/Police_ask_cyclist_to_get_asbestos_check_751683.html Police say a motorcyclist who witnessed a truck crash in Brisbane might have been exposed to asbestos. Fri, 18 May 2012 13:27:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/18/Police_ask_cyclist_to_get_asbestos_check_751683.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/18/Woodside_rejects_risk_to_dinosaur_prints_751682.html Woodside Petroleum says its surveying at James Price Point poses no risk to fossilised dinosaur footprints. Fri, 18 May 2012 13:27:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/18/Woodside_rejects_risk_to_dinosaur_prints_751682.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/18/Vic_cop_leaked_classified_info_751681.html A senior Victoria Police detective has admitted leaking information to a man who sold him illegal drugs. Fri, 18 May 2012 13:27:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/18/Vic_cop_leaked_classified_info_751681.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/18/SA_MP_beats_five_child_porn_charges_751680.html A magistrate has dismissed five child pornography charges against a South Australian MP. Fri, 18 May 2012 13:27:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/18/SA_MP_beats_five_child_porn_charges_751680.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/18/Arrests_in_washing_machine_baby_death_751679.html Two people have been arrested after a newborn baby girl was found dead in a washing machine in Brisbane. Fri, 18 May 2012 13:27:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/18/Arrests_in_washing_machine_baby_death_751679.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/18/Socialite_jailed_for_trying_to_kill_ex_751678.html A Sydney socialite has been jailed for at least 11 years for trying to kill his ex-girlfriend. Fri, 18 May 2012 13:27:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/18/Socialite_jailed_for_trying_to_kill_ex_751678.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/18/Cannabis_house_next_to_childcare_centre_751677.html Police have found an elaborate hydroponic cannabis nursery next door to a Sydney childcare centre. Fri, 18 May 2012 13:27:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/18/Cannabis_house_next_to_childcare_centre_751677.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/18/Men_with_bikie_links_charged_over_brawl_751466.html Two men linked to an outlaw bikie gang have been charged over a brawl at a Brisbane restaurant. Thu, 17 May 2012 22:34:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/18/Men_with_bikie_links_charged_over_brawl_751466.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/18/Shopping_centre_evacuated_due_to_fire_751430.html Hundreds of people were evacuated from a shopping centre in Sydney's west, after a fire in the car park. Thu, 17 May 2012 20:35:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/18/Shopping_centre_evacuated_due_to_fire_751430.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/17/Qld_gas_report_draws_mixed_response_751352.html A report into the impact of CSG on Surat Basin aquifers has drawn mixed responses from stakeholders. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:50:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/17/Qld_gas_report_draws_mixed_response_751352.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/17/Teacher_charged_with_child_sex_offences_751351.html A Sydney high school teacher has been arrested after allegedly grooming a teenage girl over the internet. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:50:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/17/Teacher_charged_with_child_sex_offences_751351.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/17/Hectorville_killer_detained_for_life_751350.html A man who shot dead four members of a family will spend the rest of his life in mental health detention. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:50:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/17/Hectorville_killer_detained_for_life_751350.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/17/No_case_to_answer_for_Murdoch_friend_751349.html Former lawyer Andrew Fraser has had a charge of illegally communicating with Bradley John Murdoch withdrawn. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:50:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/17/No_case_to_answer_for_Murdoch_friend_751349.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/17/Caution_urged_after_five_falls_751348.html Paramedics have urged caution after five men suffered serious falls in Melbourne. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:50:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/17/Caution_urged_after_five_falls_751348.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/17/Qld_fails_on_school_attendance_targets_751347.html A report on truancy has found Queensland has failed in its mission to improve school attendance. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:50:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/17/Qld_fails_on_school_attendance_targets_751347.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/17/Jobs_figures_out_for_regional_Victoria_751346.html Figures show unemployment in regional Victoria in April fell from a yearly high to settle at 5.16 per cent. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:50:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/17/Jobs_figures_out_for_regional_Victoria_751346.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/17/Man_charged_with_murder_751345.html A man has been charged with murder after the woman police allege he maliciously harmed died in hospital. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:50:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/17/Man_charged_with_murder_751345.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/17/Nomads_bikie_charged_with_breach_of_bail_751133.html A bikie has been hit with an infringement notice after riding up to a police station without a licence. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:50:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/17/Nomads_bikie_charged_with_breach_of_bail_751133.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/17/SA_drafts_fishing_plan_for_Lake_Eyre_751131.html The SA government is seeking submissions on a fishing plan for the state's remote north. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:47:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/17/SA_drafts_fishing_plan_for_Lake_Eyre_751131.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/17/Sica_trial_to_make_Qld_history_751129.html Jurors in the Max Sica triple murder trial will be required for at least another two months. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:45:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/17/Sica_trial_to_make_Qld_history_751129.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/17/NSW_teachers_strike_to_go_ahead_751128.html A stop work meeting by NSW teachers planned for Friday morning will go ahead, the teachers federation says. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:42:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/17/NSW_teachers_strike_to_go_ahead_751128.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Man_falls_4_floors_at_construction_site_751042.html A man is fighting for his life after falling four floors at a construction site west of Brisbane. Wed, 16 May 2012 13:28:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Man_falls_4_floors_at_construction_site_751042.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Teachers_told_to_reconsider_stop_work_751030.html The NSW industrial umpire has told the state's teacher federation to reconsider time of strike action. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:58:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Teachers_told_to_reconsider_stop_work_751030.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Drugs_added_to_truck_crash_charges_751027.html A truck driver charged with the manslaughter of a man and his parents was impaired by methadone. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:44:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Drugs_added_to_truck_crash_charges_751027.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Brisbane_protest_harks_back_to_old_rifts_751025.html An Aboriginal rights protest at a Brisbane park harks back to Queensland's days of deep division. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:43:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Brisbane_protest_harks_back_to_old_rifts_751025.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Black_Saturday_victims_win_32_million_750891.html The victims of a Black Saturday bushfire have won a multi-million dollar compensation settlement. Wed, 16 May 2012 04:15:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Black_Saturday_victims_win_32_million_750891.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Class_action_over_hepatitis_C_scandal_750887.html Fifty women who contracted hepatitis C at a clinic have launched a class action in the Vic Supreme Court. Wed, 16 May 2012 04:13:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Class_action_over_hepatitis_C_scandal_750887.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Panel_to_review_Brisbane_rail_project_750884.html The Queensland government has denied Brisbane's Cross River Rail project is in doubt. Wed, 16 May 2012 04:09:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Panel_to_review_Brisbane_rail_project_750884.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Asbestos_fear_in_Perth_warehouse_fire_750878.html Firefighters have contained a blaze at a warehouse in West Perth with a roof believed to contain asbestos. Wed, 16 May 2012 04:04:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Asbestos_fear_in_Perth_warehouse_fire_750878.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Cops_search_for_body_in_Mack_case_750875.html WA police are searching for the remains of a 56-year-old woman who disappeared almost four years ago. Wed, 16 May 2012 04:01:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Cops_search_for_body_in_Mack_case_750875.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Head-on_crash_followed_brief_chase_750874.html A Perth driver has had a lucky escape after a head-on collision with another car that was chased by police. Wed, 16 May 2012 03:59:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Head-on_crash_followed_brief_chase_750874.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Qld_judge_to_hear_sisters_last_appeal_750860.html Four sisters will hear this afternoon if their last-ditch appeal to avoid being sent back to Italy. Wed, 16 May 2012 03:08:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Qld_judge_to_hear_sisters_last_appeal_750860.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Evicted_protestors_move_to_parliamentt_750859.html Protesters evicted from an Aboriginal tent embassy have marched to Queensland's parliament. Wed, 16 May 2012 03:08:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Evicted_protestors_move_to_parliamentt_750859.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Police_move_in_on_Musgrave_park_Protest_750782.html Police are gathering near a Brisbane park where tent embassy protestors defied an eviction order. Tue, 15 May 2012 23:23:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Police_move_in_on_Musgrave_park_Protest_750782.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Police_evict_Musgrave_park_protestors_750770.html Police are gathering near a Brisbane park where tent embassy protestors defied an eviction order. Tue, 15 May 2012 22:51:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Police_evict_Musgrave_park_protestors_750770.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Tension_escalates_at_Brisbane_Park_750769.html Police are gathering near a Brisbane park where tent embassy protestors defied an eviction order. Tue, 15 May 2012 22:50:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Tension_escalates_at_Brisbane_Park_750769.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Police_evict_Musgrove_park_protestors_750738.html Police are gathering near a Brisbane park where tent embassy protestors defied an eviction order. Tue, 15 May 2012 21:00:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Police_evict_Musgrove_park_protestors_750738.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Vic_police_order_roadblock_claim_750544.html Victoria Police are investigating claims officers ordered motorists to use their cars as a roadblock. Tue, 15 May 2012 15:14:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Vic_police_order_roadblock_claim_750544.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/NSW_teachers_to_stop_work_on_Friday_750645.html School teachers across NSW will stop work for up to two hours on Friday. Tue, 15 May 2012 12:13:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/NSW_teachers_to_stop_work_on_Friday_750645.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/NSW_rail_cuts_may_prompt_action-_unions_750644.html Unions angry about the NSW RailCorp job cuts say they will not rule out industrial action. Tue, 15 May 2012 12:08:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/NSW_rail_cuts_may_prompt_action-_unions_750644.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/Shake-up_for_Tas_electricity_sector_750643.html Tasmania's electricity market will be overhauled to allow full retail competition by January 2014. Tue, 15 May 2012 12:02:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/Shake-up_for_Tas_electricity_sector_750643.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/Tasmania_vows_child_protection_reform_750641.html The Tas govt says it will implement recommendations of a report sparked by the prostitution of a young girl. Tue, 15 May 2012 11:59:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/Tasmania_vows_child_protection_reform_750641.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/SA_judge_resigns_over_conduct_750639.html A South Australian judge has resigned over conduct 'inconsistent' with his role in the judiciary. Tue, 15 May 2012 11:51:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/SA_judge_resigns_over_conduct_750639.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/Cost_of_police_sent_to_gas_protest_1m_750628.html The cost of a police operation to protect the interests of Woodside is expected to exceed six figures. Tue, 15 May 2012 11:44:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/Cost_of_police_sent_to_gas_protest_1m_750628.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/Prescribed_WA_burns_to_be_scrutinised_750627.html Plans for prescribed burning in Western Australia will be scrutinised by an independent body before ignition Tue, 15 May 2012 11:39:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/Prescribed_WA_burns_to_be_scrutinised_750627.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/Man_charged_after_running_over_police_750624.html A 21-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly driving at two detectives. Tue, 15 May 2012 11:36:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/Man_charged_after_running_over_police_750624.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/Local_councils_want_their_elections_back_750623.html Some Queensland local councils want more choice when it comes to election day. Tue, 15 May 2012 11:33:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/Local_councils_want_their_elections_back_750623.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/Scammers_target_Sydney_motorists_750551.html The NSW Motor Accidents Authority warns Sydney motorists have been caught up in Compulsory Third Party scam. Tue, 15 May 2012 06:49:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/Scammers_target_Sydney_motorists_750551.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/Women_threatened_during_home_invasion_750401.html Police investigating a home invasion in Sydney's southwest believe it was a targeted attack. Mon, 14 May 2012 22:27:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/Women_threatened_during_home_invasion_750401.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/750_Railcorp_jobs_to_be_axed_by_govt_750397.html RailCorp jobs are expected to be cut as the NSW government begins an overhaul of Sydney's rail network. Mon, 14 May 2012 22:00:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/750_Railcorp_jobs_to_be_axed_by_govt_750397.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/Newman_set_to_take_seat_in_parliament_750388.html Queensland Premier Campbell Newman is preparing to take his seat in parliament for the first time. Mon, 14 May 2012 21:07:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/Newman_set_to_take_seat_in_parliament_750388.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/Italian_sisters_in_hiding_to_escape_dad_750387.html Four Queensland sisters are in hiding after a court ordered them to live with their father in Italy. Mon, 14 May 2012 21:07:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/Italian_sisters_in_hiding_to_escape_dad_750387.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/Calls_to_make_breakdown_lanes_wider_750386.html The father of a woman who died after being hit by a truck has called for safer highway breakdown lanes. Mon, 14 May 2012 21:07:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/Calls_to_make_breakdown_lanes_wider_750386.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/Shotgun_drugs_found_on_Gold_Coast_750385.html Detectives have found a pump-action shotgun, ammunition, drugs and stolen goods on the Gold Coast. Mon, 14 May 2012 21:07:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/15/Shotgun_drugs_found_on_Gold_Coast_750385.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/14/Workers_to_march_to_NSW_parliament_750103.html Injured workers will join Unions NSW protest against government plans to curb workers' compensation. Mon, 14 May 2012 01:38:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/14/Workers_to_march_to_NSW_parliament_750103.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/14/Acid_leak_shuts_down_half_of_Sydney_port_750102.html Half of Sydney's Port Botany container terminal is shut down following chemical leak on a container ship. Mon, 14 May 2012 01:38:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/14/Acid_leak_shuts_down_half_of_Sydney_port_750102.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/14/Investigators_probing_cause_of_fire_750042.html Investigators are trying to determine what caused a large fire at a Gold Coast car wrecking yard. Sun, 13 May 2012 22:46:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/14/Investigators_probing_cause_of_fire_750042.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/14/Police_appeal_for_help_to_identify_body_750027.html Police are appealing for help after a man's body has been found in a north Queensland river. Sun, 13 May 2012 22:26:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/14/Police_appeal_for_help_to_identify_body_750027.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/14/Man_attacked_by_three_males_in_Sydney_750028.html A man has had surgery for facial injuries after he was allegedly attacked by three males in Sydney. Sun, 13 May 2012 22:24:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/14/Man_attacked_by_three_males_in_Sydney_750028.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/13/Govt_takes_money_anti-graffiti_money_749818.html The NSW government has decided to put the renamed Graffiti Removal Day out to tender. Sun, 13 May 2012 09:30:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/13/Govt_takes_money_anti-graffiti_money_749818.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/13/Man_dies_in_Tassie_house_stabbing_749820.html A man has died after being stabbed in the chest at a house in Launceston. Sun, 13 May 2012 09:23:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/13/Man_dies_in_Tassie_house_stabbing_749820.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/13/Vic_man_charged_for_drug_trafficking_749823.html Police have uncovered a $35,000 stash of party drugs during a routine licence check in Ballarat, Victoria. Sun, 13 May 2012 09:23:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/13/Vic_man_charged_for_drug_trafficking_749823.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/13/Drugs_weapons_seized_in_transport_blitz_749816.html A new NSW police command has made over 40 arrests in its first blitz on crime on public transport. Sun, 13 May 2012 04:02:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/13/Drugs_weapons_seized_in_transport_blitz_749816.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/13/New_police_command_assaults_crime_749811.html New South Wales Police say they'll continue to target criminal behaviour on public transport. Sun, 13 May 2012 03:56:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/13/New_police_command_assaults_crime_749811.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/12/Melbourne_rallies_for_same-sex_marriage_749602.html Thousands have turned out in Melbourne's CBD to rally in support of same-sex marriage. Sat, 12 May 2012 11:33:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/12/Melbourne_rallies_for_same-sex_marriage_749602.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/12/Qld_nightclub_manager_plummets_to_death_749601.html Qld homicide detectives are investigating whether a promotions manager fell to his death or was pushed. Sat, 12 May 2012 11:33:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/12/Qld_nightclub_manager_plummets_to_death_749601.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/12/Police_uncover_bikie_clubhouse_749600.html Police will allege the Rebels motorcycle gang illegally used an Wollongong industrial unit as a clubhouse. Sat, 12 May 2012 11:33:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/12/Police_uncover_bikie_clubhouse_749600.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/12/Man_charged_over_serious_bashing_749492.html A 27-year-old man has been charged with the serious assault of a woman in Parkes in NSW's mid-west. Sat, 12 May 2012 00:40:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/12/Man_charged_over_serious_bashing_749492.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/12/Man_dies_after_head-on_collision_749491.html A Mackay man has died after a head-on collision on a highway in central Queensland. Sat, 12 May 2012 00:40:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/12/Man_dies_after_head-on_collision_749491.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/12/Man_dies_after_Gold_Coast_balcony_fall_749490.html A man has died on the Gold Coast after apparently falling from a unit complex balcony. Sat, 12 May 2012 00:40:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/12/Man_dies_after_Gold_Coast_balcony_fall_749490.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/12/Man_to_face_court_over_knife_at_school_749489.html A 19-year-old man will front court after allegedly carrying a knife in to a north Brisbane school. Sat, 12 May 2012 00:40:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/12/Man_to_face_court_over_knife_at_school_749489.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/12/Woman_survives_crash_then_killed_on_hwy_749488.html A woman survived a car crash only to be hit and killed by several cars as she ran onto the highway. Sat, 12 May 2012 00:40:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/12/Woman_survives_crash_then_killed_on_hwy_749488.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/11/Qld_govt_wants_to_rebuild_Mary_Valley_749370.html The Qld government says a community needs rebuilding after the failed Traveston Crossing dam proposal. Fri, 11 May 2012 11:34:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/11/Qld_govt_wants_to_rebuild_Mary_Valley_749370.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/11/Howard_Sattler_suffers_series_of_strokes_749369.html Veteran shock jock Howard Sattler has suffered a series of strokes and will be off air for a few weeks. Fri, 11 May 2012 11:34:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/11/Howard_Sattler_suffers_series_of_strokes_749369.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/11/Prostitute_jailed_for_killing_client_749368.html A male prostitute has been jailed for killing a wealthy Sydney client whom he bound and abandoned. Fri, 11 May 2012 11:34:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/11/Prostitute_jailed_for_killing_client_749368.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/11/PM_expects_need_for_skilled_workers_749367.html Julia Gillard says a mining and development boom in SA will have the state crying out for skilled workers. Fri, 11 May 2012 11:34:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/11/PM_expects_need_for_skilled_workers_749367.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/11/Newcastle_gas_plant_approved_749366.html The NSW government has given the nod to AGL Energy's plan to build a gas storage facility near Newcastle. Fri, 11 May 2012 11:33:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/11/Newcastle_gas_plant_approved_749366.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/10/Street_blocked_in_stand-off_with_gunman_748987.html Qld police have blocked a Brisbane road as they negotiate with an armed man who locked himself in a house. Thu, 10 May 2012 11:53:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/10/Street_blocked_in_stand-off_with_gunman_748987.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/10/MP_questions_methadone_treatment_748990.html A Family First MP has questioned the value of methadone treatment for drug addicts. Thu, 10 May 2012 11:51:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/10/MP_questions_methadone_treatment_748990.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/10/WA_pedophiles_family_victims_too_748989.html A pedophile's family has told an inquiry they were also victims, saying they knew nothing of his crimes. Thu, 10 May 2012 11:51:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/10/WA_pedophiles_family_victims_too_748989.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/10/Police_search_Sydney_premises_over_HSU_748988.html Victorian police have searched premises in Sydney as part of their ongoing investigations into the HSU. Thu, 10 May 2012 11:51:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/10/Police_search_Sydney_premises_over_HSU_748988.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/10/Tree_branch_death_preventable-_coroner_748888.html A SA coroner has found the death of a motorist killed by a large tree branch could have been prevented. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:34:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/10/Tree_branch_death_preventable-_coroner_748888.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/10/Mystery_may_day_call_sparks_plane_fears_748886.html A mystery may day call has sparked concerns an aircraft may have gone down in central Queensland. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:30:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/10/Mystery_may_day_call_sparks_plane_fears_748886.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/10/WA_airline_fails_in_a_bid_to_fly_again_748877.html Regional charter flight operator Alligator Airways has failed in its bid to return to the air. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:27:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/10/WA_airline_fails_in_a_bid_to_fly_again_748877.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/09/Race_fire_impacted_Tourism_WA_748680.html The ultramarathon tragedy that left two runners with life-threatening burns may have affected Tourism WA. Wed, 09 May 2012 11:28:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/09/Race_fire_impacted_Tourism_WA_748680.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/09/SA_hospital_to_be_reviewed_748679.html An expert will review emergency access to a major Adelaide Hospital where ambulances have had to queue up. Wed, 09 May 2012 11:27:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/09/SA_hospital_to_be_reviewed_748679.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/09/Man_arrested_after_wifes_death_748678.html Police have arrested the husband of a woman found dead in a north Brisbane home. Wed, 09 May 2012 11:27:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/09/Man_arrested_after_wifes_death_748678.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/09/NSW_road_projects_at_risk_Baird_748677.html NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell has warned the state government may have to shelve work on road projects. Wed, 09 May 2012 11:27:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/09/NSW_road_projects_at_risk_Baird_748677.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/09/Man_points_laser_at_police_chopper_748575.html A police helicopter has allegedly been targeted by a man with a green laser while it was on a mission. Wed, 09 May 2012 03:24:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/09/Man_points_laser_at_police_chopper_748575.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/09/Woman_dies_after_being_hit_by_car_748574.html A pedestrian has died after she was hit by a car being driven by an 84-year-old woman in northern NSW. Wed, 09 May 2012 03:24:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/09/Woman_dies_after_being_hit_by_car_748574.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/09/Man_threatened_with_firearm_in_robbery_748573.html A man has been punched and threatened with a gun during a home invasion in Lane Cove North. Wed, 09 May 2012 03:24:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/09/Man_threatened_with_firearm_in_robbery_748573.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/09/Vic_bushfire_damages_appeal_dismissed_748572.html An electricity company has lost an appeal against damages awarded to victims of a Black Saturday bushfire . Wed, 09 May 2012 03:24:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/09/Vic_bushfire_damages_appeal_dismissed_748572.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/09/Man_found_in_Qld_home_fighting_for_life_748571.html A man is fighting for his life after being found with head injuries at a home south of Brisbane. Wed, 09 May 2012 03:24:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/09/Man_found_in_Qld_home_fighting_for_life_748571.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/09/Giddings_warns_of_more_pain_for_Tas_748336.html Tas premier Lara Giddings has warned of more pain because of falling GST revenues in the budget. Tue, 08 May 2012 14:03:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/09/Giddings_warns_of_more_pain_for_Tas_748336.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/NSW_shortchanged_in_budget_-_Baird_748334.html NSW has been shortchanged in the budget over the Pacific Highway, the state govt says. Tue, 08 May 2012 13:53:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/NSW_shortchanged_in_budget_-_Baird_748334.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/Pacific_Hwy_funds_will_depend_on_NSW_748309.html The government has set aside $3.6 billion to finish duplicating the Pacific Highway in northern NSW. Tue, 08 May 2012 12:03:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/Pacific_Hwy_funds_will_depend_on_NSW_748309.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/NSW_ammo_laws_pass_upper_house_748316.html New laws tightening the Firearms Act have all but passed the NSW government. Tue, 08 May 2012 12:02:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/NSW_ammo_laws_pass_upper_house_748316.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/Budget_strips_11b_in_funding_from_WA_748311.html The WA govt says the latest federal budget could not have been worse for the state, losing $1.1b in funding. Tue, 08 May 2012 11:59:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/Budget_strips_11b_in_funding_from_WA_748311.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/Libs_say_nothing_in_the_budget_for_SA_748310.html The SA opposition says there's 'almost nothing' in the federal budget to benefit the state directly. Tue, 08 May 2012 11:59:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/Libs_say_nothing_in_the_budget_for_SA_748310.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/Not_much_for_Qld_in_federal_budget_748308.html Qld Treasurer Tim Nicholls says the 2012 federal budget contains 'little or no gain' for the Sunshine State. Tue, 08 May 2012 11:59:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/Not_much_for_Qld_in_federal_budget_748308.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/NSW_bill_to_give_minister_power_over_HSU_748306.html An administrator could be appointed to the embattled Health Service Union East branch this week. Tue, 08 May 2012 11:57:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/NSW_bill_to_give_minister_power_over_HSU_748306.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/Pair_on_trial_for_post_fraud_748304.html Two Melbourne businessmen allegedly ripped off Australia Post for millions of dollars in postal charges. Tue, 08 May 2012 11:53:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/Pair_on_trial_for_post_fraud_748304.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/Booze_prescription_drugs_hurt_Melbourne_748302.html Alcohol and prescription abuse caused over 14,000 ambulance call-outs in Melbourne last year, figures show. Tue, 08 May 2012 11:49:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/Booze_prescription_drugs_hurt_Melbourne_748302.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/Boy_charged_over_taking_gun_to_school_748300.html A teenage boy and his father have been charged with firearms offences. Tue, 08 May 2012 11:47:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/Boy_charged_over_taking_gun_to_school_748300.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/Man_who_killed_wife_found_guilty_748298.html A man who slit his wife's throat with a box cutter has been found guilty of manslaughter. Tue, 08 May 2012 11:44:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/Man_who_killed_wife_found_guilty_748298.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/Teens_to_face_court_over_NT_attack_747996.html Two Northern Territory boys will face court after being charged in relation to an alleged sexual assault. Mon, 07 May 2012 23:09:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/Teens_to_face_court_over_NT_attack_747996.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/Health_staff_receiving_gifts_747865.html The state opposition says up to 130 staff across 80 health department sites in SA have been receiving gifts. Mon, 07 May 2012 18:17:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/Health_staff_receiving_gifts_747865.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Indigenous_funding_wasted_mayors_say_747869.html Bureaucrats' salaries are eating into millions in welfare funding earmarked for Cape York, say mayors. Mon, 07 May 2012 13:36:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Indigenous_funding_wasted_mayors_say_747869.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/One_dead_another_feared_drowned_in_Qld_747868.html A man has died and another is feared drowned after a tragic Labour Day long weekend in southeast Qld. Mon, 07 May 2012 13:21:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/One_dead_another_feared_drowned_in_Qld_747868.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Cabinet_to_decide_Comm_Games_future_747866.html The fate of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games board will be decided by cabinet this week. Mon, 07 May 2012 13:19:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Cabinet_to_decide_Comm_Games_future_747866.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Truck_driver_jailed_for_abusing_teenager_747864.html A truck driver who abused a teenage boy about 30 years ago has been jailed for four years. Mon, 07 May 2012 13:12:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Truck_driver_jailed_for_abusing_teenager_747864.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Jet-skiers_charged_over_dolphin_chase_747863.html Two jet-skiers have been charged under a law designed to protect whales for chasing dolphins in Tasmania. Mon, 07 May 2012 13:10:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Jet-skiers_charged_over_dolphin_chase_747863.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Tributes_begin_to_flow_for_hockey_star_747685.html Tributes have begun for hockey player Elizabeth Watkins who died after being hit on the head by a ball. Mon, 07 May 2012 03:14:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Tributes_begin_to_flow_for_hockey_star_747685.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Opening_of_Brisbane_Airport_Link_delayed_747684.html The completion date for Brisbane's Airport Link toll road has been pushed back by almost two months. Mon, 07 May 2012 03:02:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Opening_of_Brisbane_Airport_Link_delayed_747684.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Man_accused_of_two_murders_and_attack_747702.html A Sydney man has gone on trial accused of murdering his father and a 12-year-old girl. Mon, 07 May 2012 02:54:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Man_accused_of_two_murders_and_attack_747702.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Bishops_slam_NT_intervention_extension_747701.html Catholic bishops have urged the Senate to block legislation to extend the Northern Territory intervention. Mon, 07 May 2012 02:54:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Bishops_slam_NT_intervention_extension_747701.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Construction_drivers_launch_strike_747692.html Up to 200 construction materials drivers have walked off the job pushing for better pay and conditions. Mon, 07 May 2012 02:38:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Construction_drivers_launch_strike_747692.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Vic_police_cleared_of_1976_fatal_crash_747691.html A coroner has found no evidence of police involvement in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Victoria 35 years ago. Mon, 07 May 2012 02:38:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Vic_police_cleared_of_1976_fatal_crash_747691.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Unauthorised_drivers_targeted_by_police_747690.html Unauthorised drivers will be targeted by new technology allowing police to lock down whole suburbs. Mon, 07 May 2012 02:38:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Unauthorised_drivers_targeted_by_police_747690.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Lake_searched_in_bikie_shooting_probe_747689.html Police are set to search an inner city lake in Melb as they hunt for the gunmen who shot a Bandidos member. Mon, 07 May 2012 02:38:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Lake_searched_in_bikie_shooting_probe_747689.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Mans_arm_broken_in_parking_space_spat_747688.html An elderly man had his arm broken during a dispute when he and his wife were assaulted by two men. Mon, 07 May 2012 02:38:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Mans_arm_broken_in_parking_space_spat_747688.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Clogged_airspace_putting_lives_at_risk_747687.html Melbourne's crowded airspace is leading to dozens of close calls every week, according to the Herald Sun. Mon, 07 May 2012 02:38:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Clogged_airspace_putting_lives_at_risk_747687.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Hundreds_march_in_Melbourne_for_May_Day_747456.html Hundreds have rallied through Melbourne to mark international workers' day. Sun, 06 May 2012 12:07:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Hundreds_march_in_Melbourne_for_May_Day_747456.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Unidentified_body_found_at_Sydney_beach_747455.html Police investigating the discovery of a woman's body on a Sydney beach don't know who she is. Sun, 06 May 2012 12:05:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Unidentified_body_found_at_Sydney_beach_747455.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Boy_winched_to_safety_after_cliff_fall_747454.html A teenager suffered serious head injuries after falling off a cliff in a Perth national park. Sun, 06 May 2012 12:04:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Boy_winched_to_safety_after_cliff_fall_747454.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Sydney_man_charged_over_drive-by_747435.html A man has been charged over a drive-by shooting at a family house in Sydney's southwest. Sun, 06 May 2012 09:53:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Sydney_man_charged_over_drive-by_747435.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/All_mellow_at_MardiGrass_in_Nimbin_747434.html Police have congratulated organisers of an annual cannabis reform rally in northern NSW. Sun, 06 May 2012 09:53:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/All_mellow_at_MardiGrass_in_Nimbin_747434.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Melbourne_man_faces_murder_charge_747433.html A 66-year-old man has been charged with murder after the discovery of a man's body at a house in Melbourne. Sun, 06 May 2012 09:53:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Melbourne_man_faces_murder_charge_747433.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Man_struck_and_killed_by_bus_in_Melb_747432.html Police want to question four males who were on a bus when a young man stepped off and was struck fatally. Sun, 06 May 2012 09:53:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Man_struck_and_killed_by_bus_in_Melb_747432.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Prisoner_mistakenly_allowed_to_go_free_747431.html Police are searching for a man allowed to go free despite still serving a juvenile sentence in Vic. Sun, 06 May 2012 09:53:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Prisoner_mistakenly_allowed_to_go_free_747431.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Unions_warn_over_NSW_workplace_agenda_747377.html Unions have forecast a new round of confrontation with the NSW govt over contentious workplace refom agenda. Sun, 06 May 2012 05:10:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Unions_warn_over_NSW_workplace_agenda_747377.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Teen_sexually_assaulted_near_Coogee_747375.html A 14-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by two young men near Coogee Beach, in Sydney's east. Sun, 06 May 2012 05:10:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Teen_sexually_assaulted_near_Coogee_747375.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Elderly_Sydney_woman_struck_by_car_747376.html An elderly woman is critical after being struck by a car at a western Sydney shopping centre. Sun, 06 May 2012 05:10:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Elderly_Sydney_woman_struck_by_car_747376.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Agricultural_plan_to_cost_NSW_-miners_747346.html Miners say 8000 jobs will go if agricultural land in NSW is protected. Sun, 06 May 2012 03:52:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Agricultural_plan_to_cost_NSW_-miners_747346.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Passenger_dies_in_WA_bridge_crash_747344.html A passenger of a car has died after it crashed into a bridge Sun, 06 May 2012 03:29:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Passenger_dies_in_WA_bridge_crash_747344.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Gas_leak_forces_suspension_at_QGC_rig_747343.html The Queensland gas company has suspended operations after a detected gas leak Sun, 06 May 2012 03:29:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Gas_leak_forces_suspension_at_QGC_rig_747343.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/RNSH_staff_problems_escalating_747332.html RNSH has suspended more than 400 foot appointments as the staff crisis continues to worsen. Sun, 06 May 2012 03:13:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/RNSH_staff_problems_escalating_747332.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Man_glassed_at_western_Sydney_pub_747272.html A man has been taken to hospital after being hit with a beer glass in Sydney's southwest. Sat, 05 May 2012 23:47:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Man_glassed_at_western_Sydney_pub_747272.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Tas_election_continues_ALP_woe_747270.html Labor looks set to lose one of its two seats in yesterday's Tasmanian Legislative Council election. Sat, 05 May 2012 23:34:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Tas_election_continues_ALP_woe_747270.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Two_men_die_as_car_rolls_at_roundabout_747269.html Two men are dead and two women badly injured after a car rolled at a roundabout on the Sunshine Coast. Sat, 05 May 2012 23:33:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Two_men_die_as_car_rolls_at_roundabout_747269.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Man_found_dead_in_Melbourne_home_747267.html A 64-year-old man has died from unspecified injuries at a house in the northeast suburb of Croydon North. Sat, 05 May 2012 23:33:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Man_found_dead_in_Melbourne_home_747267.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Police_suspect_arson_in_house_fire_747266.html Police believe a house fire south of Sydney may have been deliberately lit. Sat, 05 May 2012 23:33:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Police_suspect_arson_in_house_fire_747266.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/05/Man_dead_after_freight_train_hits_ute_747155.html A man has died after his car skidded to a halt on railway tracks in Tasmania and was hit by a freight train. Sat, 05 May 2012 13:02:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/05/Man_dead_after_freight_train_hits_ute_747155.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/05/Man_scalped_as_family_feud_reignites_747154.html A man has been scalped after a long-running feud in a remote Northern Territory town reignited. Sat, 05 May 2012 12:58:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/05/Man_scalped_as_family_feud_reignites_747154.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/05/Vic_begins_Sydney-style_ferry_study_747103.html Melbourne has set sail towards a Sydney-style commuter ferry service for its gridlocked western suburbs. Sat, 05 May 2012 12:54:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/05/Vic_begins_Sydney-style_ferry_study_747103.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/05/Qld_dry_community_bans_may_be_lifted_747108.html A state government review of alcohol bans in dry indigenous communities is under way. Sat, 05 May 2012 09:44:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/05/Qld_dry_community_bans_may_be_lifted_747108.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/05/Pacific_Hwy_completion_by_2016_in_doubt_747105.html The completion of the Pacific Highway upgrade by its 2016 deadline is now in doubt. Sat, 05 May 2012 09:42:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/05/Pacific_Hwy_completion_by_2016_in_doubt_747105.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/05/Man_nabbed_over_30_church_burglaries_747098.html A man has been arrested over a series of 30 aggravated burglaries at churches across Melbourne. Sat, 05 May 2012 09:26:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/05/Man_nabbed_over_30_church_burglaries_747098.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/05/Pay_increase_offer_for_public_servants_747026.html Qld public servants will be offered larger pay rises under a LNP govt, but they must work harder. Sat, 05 May 2012 04:21:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/05/Pay_increase_offer_for_public_servants_747026.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/05/Teen_boy_missing_in_Sydney_during_visit_746971.html A teenage boy has gone missing from Sydney's inner west during a visit from Tasmania over school holidays. Sat, 05 May 2012 01:23:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/05/Teen_boy_missing_in_Sydney_during_visit_746971.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/05/Murder_charge_after_Vic_creek_body_find_746967.html A 48-year-old woman has been charged with murder after a body was found on a creek bank in Melbourne. Sat, 05 May 2012 01:09:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/05/Murder_charge_after_Vic_creek_body_find_746967.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/05/Two_more_charged_over_Vic_shooting_746964.html Police in Melbourne have arrested and charged two more men over a shooting that saw a 27-year-old man. Sat, 05 May 2012 01:05:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/05/Two_more_charged_over_Vic_shooting_746964.html