http://bigpondnews.com/rssfeed/National/ Latest National articles. en Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:45:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Man_still_missing_from_Lake_Macquarie_426902.html Police are appealing for information about a man who has been missing for two months from Lake Macquarie. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:37:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Man_still_missing_from_Lake_Macquarie_426902.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Third_man_charged_over_mans_death_426901.html A third man has been charged over the death of a man who was shot while sitting in his Sydney lounge room. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:37:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Third_man_charged_over_mans_death_426901.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/FMG_trial_for_Pilbara_cyclone_death_426900.html FMG and The Pilbara Infrastructure will stand trial for allegedly failing to prepare for a cyclone. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:37:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/FMG_trial_for_Pilbara_cyclone_death_426900.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Ashby_case_dropped_426899.html Former Victoria Police assistant commissioner Noel Ashby has been found not guilty on 11 perjury counts. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:37:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Ashby_case_dropped_426899.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Airport_security_to_get_200m_funding_426898.html The federal government has announced it will spend $200 million to boost security at Australian airports. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:36:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Airport_security_to_get_200m_funding_426898.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/CCTV_footage_of_Fairfield_killing_426897.html Police believe 12 people travelled in a convoy of four cars to the scene of a shooting murder in Fairfield. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:36:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/CCTV_footage_of_Fairfield_killing_426897.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Govt_suspends_use_of_insulation_426896.html The federal government has stopped the use of foil insulation under its rebate program after four deaths. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:36:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Govt_suspends_use_of_insulation_426896.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Son_tormented_after_mum_drowned_426895.html A teenage boy says he's tormented by memories of his mother as she was swept to her death in Qld flooding. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:36:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Son_tormented_after_mum_drowned_426895.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/NSW_bank_skimmers_move_to_Vic_426894.html Victorians have been warned about a crime syndicate whose members are using fake bank cards to steal money. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:36:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/NSW_bank_skimmers_move_to_Vic_426894.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Sydney_to_ring_in_year_of_the_Tiger_426755.html Sydney is set to ring in the Year of the Tiger, with Chinese New Year celebrations kicking off on Friday. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:32:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Sydney_to_ring_in_year_of_the_Tiger_426755.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Melbourne_council_bans_outdoor_smoking_426715.html A Melbourne council is preparing to ban cigarettes from public outdoor areas. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:56:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Melbourne_council_bans_outdoor_smoking_426715.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Foil_insulation_suspended_426714.html The government has suspended the use of foil insulation nationwide under the home insulation program. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:53:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Foil_insulation_suspended_426714.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Alleged_suicide-helper_granted_bail_426694.html A man accused of helping an elderly Brisbane resident commit suicide has been granted bail. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:22:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Alleged_suicide-helper_granted_bail_426694.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Explosion_causes_blaze_in_Perth_426680.html Perth firefighters have contained a blaze in the city's hills that was triggered by an explosion. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:58:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Explosion_causes_blaze_in_Perth_426680.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Ashby_perjury_case_has_been_dropped_426679.html The perjury case against former Victoria Police assistant commissioner Noel Ashby has been dropped. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:54:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Ashby_perjury_case_has_been_dropped_426679.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Boswell_denies_calling_Wong_China_426672.html Nationals senator Ron Boswell has denied calling Climate Change Minister Penny Wong 'China'. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:46:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Boswell_denies_calling_Wong_China_426672.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Conroy_accused_of_political_interference_426661.html Communications Minister Stephen Conroy recommended a former labor powerbroker for senior position at NBN Co. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:56:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Conroy_accused_of_political_interference_426661.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Police_took_hours_to_reach_woman_426639.html Qld police took 'hours' to respond to a domestic attack that has left a woman on life support. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:09:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Police_took_hours_to_reach_woman_426639.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Bank_skimmers_move_from_NSW_to_Melbourne_426637.html Bank skimmers from NSW are now using fake cards to steal money from ATMs in Melbourne. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:59:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Bank_skimmers_move_from_NSW_to_Melbourne_426637.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Mobil_tank_leak_has_been_contained_426605.html A 3.5-million-litre petrol tank leak has been contained at an oil refinery in Melbourne. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:06:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Mobil_tank_leak_has_been_contained_426605.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Govt_claims_Abbott_stuck_in_past_426588.html The govt is turning the heat on Tony Abbott, who implied that housewives still do all the ironing. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:16:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Govt_claims_Abbott_stuck_in_past_426588.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Belinda_Neal_strikes_back_426583.html Labor MP Belinda Neal has hit back at party branch members who have called for her to step down. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:54:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Belinda_Neal_strikes_back_426583.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Rudd_wants_drinking_age_at_21_426582.html Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says he'd personally like to see the legal drinking age lifted to 21 years. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:54:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Rudd_wants_drinking_age_at_21_426582.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Rudd_concerned_over_racism_426581.html Kevin Rudd has fielded questions on the safety of foreign students, admitting concern over racism. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:54:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Rudd_concerned_over_racism_426581.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/100_million_damage_bill_for_Qld_426580.html The damage bill of Queensland's wild weather will amount to an estimated $100 million. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:54:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/100_million_damage_bill_for_Qld_426580.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Six_months_paid_parental_leave_on_offer_426579.html The Coalition is offering six months paid parental leave for new families in a bid to win votes. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:54:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Six_months_paid_parental_leave_on_offer_426579.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Leaking_petrol_tank_in_Melbourne_426578.html A leaking petrol tank at the Mobil oil refinery in Melbourne's west is threatening to collapse. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:53:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Leaking_petrol_tank_in_Melbourne_426578.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Surrogacy_and_motor_racing_on_Qld_agenda_426542.html Qld parliament will resume today with surrogacy laws and the A1GP debacle to dominate debate. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:28:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Surrogacy_and_motor_racing_on_Qld_agenda_426542.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Tourism_withstands_global_downturn_426502.html Australia's tourism industry has weathered the global financial downturn of 2009 better than expected. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:36:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Tourism_withstands_global_downturn_426502.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Teen_complained_of_mothers_abuse_426501.html A girl had complained she was being physically abused by her mother months before she allegedly killed her. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:36:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Teen_complained_of_mothers_abuse_426501.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Teacher_bound_and_photographed_boys_426500.html A court has heard that a former teacher at an exclusive Melbourne school bound and gagged his students. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:36:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Teacher_bound_and_photographed_boys_426500.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Employers_warned_after_workers_suicide_426499.html Employers have been warned that workplace bullying will not be tolerated. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:36:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Employers_warned_after_workers_suicide_426499.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Christmas_Island_capacity_increased_426498.html The capacity of the Christmas Island immigration detention centre is set to be increased within weeks. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:36:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Christmas_Island_capacity_increased_426498.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Rockhampton_murder_charge_426497.html A man charged over an Australia Day assault on an elderly woman will have his charge upgraded to murder. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:36:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Rockhampton_murder_charge_426497.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Debate_over_teen_driver_safety_426496.html A P-plated car accident which killed three teenagers has stimulated another debate over teenage drivers. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:36:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Debate_over_teen_driver_safety_426496.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Rudd_happy_with_RBA_prediction_426495.html Kevin Rudd is pleased with The Reserve Bank's prediction that unemployment has peaked at around 5.75%. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:35:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Rudd_happy_with_RBA_prediction_426495.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Plea_to_jail_work_bullies_426494.html Parents of a waitress bullied at work have pleaded for the law to allow courts to jail workplace bullies. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:35:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Plea_to_jail_work_bullies_426494.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Death_of_son_learned_via_Facebook_426316.html Police have defended a delay which led to a Sydney family learning of their son's death via Facebook. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:06:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Death_of_son_learned_via_Facebook_426316.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Govt_says_vaccinate_children_now_426293.html The NSW government says now is the time to vaccinate young children against influenza. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:00:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Govt_says_vaccinate_children_now_426293.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Four_fined_for_workplace_bullying_426286.html Four workmates have been convicted and fined $335,000 for bullying a young waitress who killed herself. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:37:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Four_fined_for_workplace_bullying_426286.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Three_dead_in_separate_car_accidents_426262.html Three people have died in separate single-vehicle accidents in country Victoria. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:41:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Three_dead_in_separate_car_accidents_426262.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/2_million_parliamentary_road_upgrade_426253.html $2 million dollars will be spent to fix a one-way road route around the Parliament House. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:07:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/2_million_parliamentary_road_upgrade_426253.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Eighteen_swords_swallowed_for_new_record_426245.html An Australian street performer has set a new Guinness World Record by swallowing 18 swords at the same time. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:36:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Eighteen_swords_swallowed_for_new_record_426245.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Union_battle_for_minimum_wage_426241.html Trade unions are to campaign for an increase to the minimum wage for 1.3 million low-paid workers. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:12:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Union_battle_for_minimum_wage_426241.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Doubting_academics_say_dump_ETS_426238.html Academics have called on the Rudd government to dump plans for an ETS and consider alternatives. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:57:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Doubting_academics_say_dump_ETS_426238.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Aust_Post_refuses_to_review_compensation_426218.html Australia Post has refused to review the compensation amount it pays to customers for lost or damaged mail. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:07:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Aust_Post_refuses_to_review_compensation_426218.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Reef_drilled_for_climate_discovery_426184.html World academics will gather in Nth Qld this week for a Great Barrier Reef expedition on climate change. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:41:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Reef_drilled_for_climate_discovery_426184.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Police_prank_goes_wrong_on_Gold_Coast_426177.html Four Queensland police officers are facing disciplinary action after dressing up as robbers in a prank. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:30:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Police_prank_goes_wrong_on_Gold_Coast_426177.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Plans_to_tighten_immigration_policy_426167.html The govt is planning to tighten immigration, potentially preventing thousands from entering the country. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:46:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Plans_to_tighten_immigration_policy_426167.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Man_charged_for_knifepoint_robberies_426149.html A man who allegedly robbed three women at knifepoint in Melbourne is facing numerous charges. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:58:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Man_charged_for_knifepoint_robberies_426149.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Rudd_takes_a_hit_426144.html The latest Nielsen poll shows the Coalition is clawing back ground from Labor. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:55:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Rudd_takes_a_hit_426144.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/More_wild_weather_predicted_for_NSW_426143.html The Bureau of Meteorology says more wild weather is expected for Sydney with flood warnings in place. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:54:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/More_wild_weather_predicted_for_NSW_426143.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Mother_dies_in_Queensland_flood_426142.html A 47-year-old woman has died after been swept away by flash floods in central Queensland. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:53:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Mother_dies_in_Queensland_flood_426142.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Mother_dies_in_central_Qld_floods_426106.html A mother's died and 20 other people needed rescuing after heavy flooding in central Queensland. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:40:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Mother_dies_in_central_Qld_floods_426106.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Conservationists_slam_new_coal_deal_426096.html Conservationists say a $69b coal deal announced in Qld is 'another nail in the coffin of our climate'. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:13:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Conservationists_slam_new_coal_deal_426096.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Police_injured_from_teen_party_426065.html Four police officers have been injured after being called to a 16th birthday party in southwest NSW. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:58:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Police_injured_from_teen_party_426065.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Rain_to_continue_to_soak_parts_of_NSW_426061.html The Bureau of Meteorology says wild weather is likely to continue in Sydney until Tuesday. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:37:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Rain_to_continue_to_soak_parts_of_NSW_426061.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Mother_among_missing_in_flash_flood_426050.html A woman is missing after being swept away at a popular swimming and picnic spot in Central Queensland. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:01:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Mother_among_missing_in_flash_flood_426050.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Faulkner_honours_ANZAC_soldiers_426035.html John Faulkner has attended a ceremony in Gallipoli honouring fallen ANZAC and Turkish soldiers. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 06:34:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Faulkner_honours_ANZAC_soldiers_426035.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Boat_arrival_sparks_debate_426033.html The arrival of a boat carry 45 suspected asylum seekers has again sparked debate about Christmas Island. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 06:27:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Boat_arrival_sparks_debate_426033.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Govt_to_withdraw_bank_guarantee_-_Swan_426024.html Wayne Swan has announced the govt will withdraw its guarantee for bank deposits and wholesale funding. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:58:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Govt_to_withdraw_bank_guarantee_-_Swan_426024.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/International_students_exploited_-_Hyde_426022.html Western Australia's Labor opposition says International students are being exploited by employers. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:57:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/International_students_exploited_-_Hyde_426022.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Protesters_gather_at_SA_parliament_426020.html Protesters at SA's Parliament House have voice their concerns about housing and mental health services. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:51:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Protesters_gather_at_SA_parliament_426020.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Emergency_funding_boost_for_SA_426018.html The SA govt has revealed an extra $10 million for its volunteer-based emergency services. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:50:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Emergency_funding_boost_for_SA_426018.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/5m_cannabis_haul_on_North_Coast_426017.html Police have seized around $5 million worth of cannabis in a drug raid on New South Wales far north coast. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:49:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/5m_cannabis_haul_on_North_Coast_426017.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Chantelois_wants_premier_to_help_her_426015.html Reports say Michelle Chantelois has pleaded with Mike Rann to help restore her reputation. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:48:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Chantelois_wants_premier_to_help_her_426015.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Minutes_silence_marks_fire_anniversary_426014.html A minute's silence has marked the first anniversary of the Black Saturday bushfires which killed 173 people. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:43:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Minutes_silence_marks_fire_anniversary_426014.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Police_vow_to_find_arsonist_425953.html Police investigators say they won't stop until they find the arsonist responsible for the Marysville blaze. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:45:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Police_vow_to_find_arsonist_425953.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Stranded_asylum_seekers_rescued_425945.html Asylum seekers stranded at sea off Christmas Island have been rescued. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:25:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Stranded_asylum_seekers_rescued_425945.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Brumby_defends_delays_in_fire_rebuilding_425942.html John Brumby has defended delays in rebuilding on the first anniversary of the Black Saturday bushfires. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:03:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Brumby_defends_delays_in_fire_rebuilding_425942.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Funding_boost_for_struggling_schools_425938.html More than 100 struggling schools will share in $11 million of funding to help them improve academically. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:56:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Funding_boost_for_struggling_schools_425938.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Freight_train_crashes_into_car_425927.html A freight train has slammed into a four-wheel drive which had stalled on railway tracks in Adelaide's north. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:23:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Freight_train_crashes_into_car_425927.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Three_die_after_car_hits_power_pole_425881.html Three young people have died after their car struck a power pole in Sydney's west. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:36:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Three_die_after_car_hits_power_pole_425881.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Two_people_die_as_floodwaters_ravage_Qld_425876.html Two people have died as floodwaters continue to hit parts of Queensland. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:26:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Two_people_die_as_floodwaters_ravage_Qld_425876.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Three_men_on_the_run_after_shooting_425857.html Police say three men are on the run after a 42-year-old man was shot dead in Sydney's west. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:01:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Three_men_on_the_run_after_shooting_425857.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Second_collision_with_whalers_425842.html A second Sea Shepherd anti whaling ship has collided with a Japanese whaling ship in the Southern Ocean. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:37:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Second_collision_with_whalers_425842.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Stranded_asylum_seekers_rescued_425836.html Asylum seekers stranded at sea off Christmas Island have been rescued. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:06:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Stranded_asylum_seekers_rescued_425836.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Diabetes_gets_funding_boost_425828.html The govt's boosting the subsidy for children needing insulin pumps to help manage juvenile type 1 diabetes. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:45:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Diabetes_gets_funding_boost_425828.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/NSW_seizes_50m_worth_of_cannabis_425825.html About $50 million worth of cannabis has been seized by NSW police in the last three months. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:33:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/NSW_seizes_50m_worth_of_cannabis_425825.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Nursing_home_patients_evacuated_425791.html Eleven high dependency nursing home patients in Sydney have had to be evacuated due to flooding. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:09:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Nursing_home_patients_evacuated_425791.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Melbourne_man_charged_over_robberies_425788.html A man who allegedly robbed three women at knifepoint in Melbourne is facing a raft of charges. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:00:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Melbourne_man_charged_over_robberies_425788.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Destructive_weather_set_to_continue_425784.html Severe storms are continuing across NSW with northern parts of the state preparing for heavy rainfall. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:47:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/07/Destructive_weather_set_to_continue_425784.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Teen_crashes_car_with_toddler_425762.html A teenager allegedly stole and crashed her parents' car while her two-year-old sister was in the back seat. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:54:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Teen_crashes_car_with_toddler_425762.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Teens_charged_over_taxi_driver_bashing_425759.html Two teenagers have been charged with assaulting a taxi driver at Trinity Gardens in Adelaide's west. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:20:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Teens_charged_over_taxi_driver_bashing_425759.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Conservationists_circled_by_whalers_425755.html Anti-whaling activists have been rammed by a Japanese whaling ship off Antarctica. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:40:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Conservationists_circled_by_whalers_425755.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Qlds_Multi-billion_dollar_coal_deal_425746.html Mining magnate Clive Palmer has secured a $60 billion deal to export coal to China. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:50:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Qlds_Multi-billion_dollar_coal_deal_425746.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Black_Saturday_anniversary_425734.html Australians will observe a national day of mourning on the first anniversary since Black Saturday. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:25:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Black_Saturday_anniversary_425734.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Swine_flu_still_dangerous_in_2010_425733.html Swine flu is expected to be the dominant strain of influenza in 2010. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:06:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Swine_flu_still_dangerous_in_2010_425733.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Knife_carjacker_arrested_425694.html Police have arrested a man in Melbourne over a series of knife-point attacks carried out across the city. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:12:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Knife_carjacker_arrested_425694.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Aust_and_Sth_Africa_sign_climate_pact_425676.html Australia will continue to work with Sth Africa on climate change issues after signing a formal agreement. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:58:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Aust_and_Sth_Africa_sign_climate_pact_425676.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/NSW_government_release_drug_figures_425673.html The NSW govt has announced that almost $260 million worth of illicit drugs were seized last year. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:46:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/NSW_government_release_drug_figures_425673.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Heavy_rainfall_will_continue_in_NSW_425660.html Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to continue today for much of NSW after yesterday's deluge. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:13:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Heavy_rainfall_will_continue_in_NSW_425660.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Couple_rescued_after_night_in_the_river_425656.html A couple has been rescued from the Hawkesbury River after they spent the night clinging to tree branches. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:02:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Couple_rescued_after_night_in_the_river_425656.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Man_injured_in_brawl_dies_in_hospital_425630.html A man who was critically injured during a fight in Point Lonsdale has died in hospital. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:23:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Man_injured_in_brawl_dies_in_hospital_425630.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Mans_thumb_almost_severed_in_attack_425629.html A man bit the thumb of another man so hard that he nearly severed it during a fight outside a Sydney pub. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:23:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Mans_thumb_almost_severed_in_attack_425629.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Joy_riders_make_the_best_of_floods_425628.html Emergency workers are fuming after a jet ski and a speedboat careered through flooded streets in Qld. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:23:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Joy_riders_make_the_best_of_floods_425628.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Motorist_speeds_away_from_RBT_425627.html A motorcycle rider eluded a roadside random breath test and led police on a high-speed chase in Sydney. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:23:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Motorist_speeds_away_from_RBT_425627.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Aussies_could_take_down_boxing_roo_flag_425623.html The Aussie team will remove the boxing kangaroo flag at the Winter Games if they receive a formal request. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:37:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Aussies_could_take_down_boxing_roo_flag_425623.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Treatment_improves_heart_bypass_success_425621.html A drug developed by Australian scientists could improve the success rates for heart bypass surgery. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:37:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Treatment_improves_heart_bypass_success_425621.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Gold_Coast_police_hit_by_corruption_425620.html New corruption claims have emerged that Gold Coast police are accepting bribes on the nightclub circuit. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:37:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Gold_Coast_police_hit_by_corruption_425620.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Catastrophic_fire_danger_for_WA_425619.html Catastrophic fire warnings for the SE coast, parts of the Gascoyne and parts of Central Wheat Belt in WA. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:36:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Catastrophic_fire_danger_for_WA_425619.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Heavy_rainfall_to_continue_in_NSW_425618.html Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to continue today for much of NSW after yesterday's deluge. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:36:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Heavy_rainfall_to_continue_in_NSW_425618.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Mothers_pain_over_sons_murder_425617.html A Perth mother has spoken of her pain after her 4 month old baby was murdered by her former de facto. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:36:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Mothers_pain_over_sons_murder_425617.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Carjacker_continues_to_elude_police_425616.html Police are continuing their hunt for a male knife robber who has struck three times in Melbourne's west. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:36:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Carjacker_continues_to_elude_police_425616.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Warne_to_heal_Aust_India_relations_425615.html John Brumby has drafted spin king Shane Warne to help repair Australia's relationship with India. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:36:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Warne_to_heal_Aust_India_relations_425615.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Vic_to_remember_their_loved_and_lost_425614.html Australians around the country will pause tomorrow to remember the Black Saturday bushfires. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:36:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Vic_to_remember_their_loved_and_lost_425614.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Industrial_relations_war_looms_over_Rudd_425482.html Rio Tinto boss Sam Walsh has warned the federal government of a looming industrial relations war. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:36:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/06/Industrial_relations_war_looms_over_Rudd_425482.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Free_transport_to_quell_pub_violence_425429.html An inquiry has heard that free transport for people leaving clubs at night could help prevent violence. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:14:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Free_transport_to_quell_pub_violence_425429.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Police_smash_massive_cannabis_ring_425428.html Cannabis plants with an alleged street value of $9 million have been seized in Melbourne. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:14:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Police_smash_massive_cannabis_ring_425428.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Fireworks_bomber_faces_Darwin_court_425427.html A man has appeared in court charged with nine counts of attempted murder over the firebombing in Darwin. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:14:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Fireworks_bomber_faces_Darwin_court_425427.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Mother_and_daughter_held_at_knife_point_425426.html A man held a knife to a three-year-old girl's throat to force her mother to hand over cash in Melbourne. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:14:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Mother_and_daughter_held_at_knife_point_425426.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Warne_to_ease_Australia_India_tensions_425425.html Shane Warne has been enlisted by the Victorian government to ease tensions with the Indian community. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:14:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Warne_to_ease_Australia_India_tensions_425425.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Blue_Mountains_trains_back_on_the_track_425424.html Rail services to Sydney's Blue Mountains are set to resume after a landslide caused a train to derail. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:14:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Blue_Mountains_trains_back_on_the_track_425424.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Bulling_led_to_waitress_death_425423.html A young waitress who killed herself by jumping off a building was the victim of bullying, a court has heard. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:14:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Bulling_led_to_waitress_death_425423.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Court_clears_Bird_over_pub_fracas_425422.html Rugby league player Greg Bird has been acquitted of attacking a woman with a bottle in a Sydney nightclub. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:14:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Court_clears_Bird_over_pub_fracas_425422.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/McGurk_corruption_claims_nonsense_425276.html Claims that Michael McGurk had evidence which could bring down a govt have been described as nonsense. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:50:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/McGurk_corruption_claims_nonsense_425276.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/RBA_warns_of_more_rate_rises_425272.html The Reserve Bank has warned interest rates might rise further after upgrading its core inflation forecasts. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:43:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/RBA_warns_of_more_rate_rises_425272.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Neurosurgeon_in_custody_over_deaths_425269.html A Sydney neurosurgeon remains in custody after being charged with murder and manslaughter. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:18:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Neurosurgeon_in_custody_over_deaths_425269.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Rudd_defends_superannuation_promise_425260.html Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has defended breaking an election promise to leave superannuation unchanged. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:49:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Rudd_defends_superannuation_promise_425260.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Auditor_asks_Howard_about_water_scheme_425244.html The auditor has queried John Howard's announcement of a $80m water scheme in a marginal electorate. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:59:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Auditor_asks_Howard_about_water_scheme_425244.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Opposition_on_immigration_budget_425243.html The opposition says a flood of asylum seekers has blown the federal govt's immigration detention budget. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:58:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Opposition_on_immigration_budget_425243.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Joyce_not_surprised_by_tough_week_425242.html Barnaby Joyce is not surprised Labor is starting to take pot shots at him. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:57:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Joyce_not_surprised_by_tough_week_425242.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Rann_slumps_in_SA_poll_425216.html A poll shows SA's Rann govt is in trouble with only 34 per cent saying they trust the premier. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:03:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Rann_slumps_in_SA_poll_425216.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Dont_go_hard_on_banker-_Kerr_425217.html Miranda Kerr has offered her support to a bank employee caught at work looking at raunchy pictures of her. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:03:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Dont_go_hard_on_banker-_Kerr_425217.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Man_struck_killed_by_car_on_own_lawn_425171.html A man has been struck and killed by a car that slid out of control on to his front lawn. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:23:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Man_struck_killed_by_car_on_own_lawn_425171.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Serial_killer_Birnies_sentence_review_425169.html Serial killer Catherine Birnie's life sentence will be reviewed by the Prisoners Review Board. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:23:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Serial_killer_Birnies_sentence_review_425169.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Vic_police_plan_Williams_help_425168.html A report says police planned to use public money to pay the tax bill of Carl Williams' father. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:22:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Vic_police_plan_Williams_help_425168.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Wong_wants_climate_help_from_Greens_425167.html Penny Wong is negotiating with the Greens in an attempt to pass the emissions trading scheme bill. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:21:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Wong_wants_climate_help_from_Greens_425167.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Toyota_Australia_investigates_reports_425166.html Toyota Australia is investigating reports of brake problems with the latest model Prius. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:18:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Toyota_Australia_investigates_reports_425166.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Man_charged_over_NT_explosion_425165.html NT police have charged a man over the firebombing of the TIO Insurance and Banking office in Darwin. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:17:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Man_charged_over_NT_explosion_425165.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Men_at_Work_Larrikin_Music_meeting_425164.html A judge found Men at Work used the folk tune Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree in their hit Down Under. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:16:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Men_at_Work_Larrikin_Music_meeting_425164.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/NSW_Landslides_cause_train_delays_425161.html Train services in the NSW Blue Mountains have ground to a halt after landslides caused a train to derail. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:15:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/NSW_Landslides_cause_train_delays_425161.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Rockefeller_reports_emerge_425108.html Reports say millionaire Herman Rockefeller was killed after he turned up to a swinger's house alone. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:59:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/05/Rockefeller_reports_emerge_425108.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Turtles_lose_their_way_in_Queensland_425062.html Hundreds of newly hatched turtles lost their way at Scarborough in Queensland overnight. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:48:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Turtles_lose_their_way_in_Queensland_425062.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/First_desalination_pipe_laid_in_Victoria_425061.html Victoria's first desalination plant is gaining momentum with the first pipe laid in Melbourne's southeast. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:48:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/First_desalination_pipe_laid_in_Victoria_425061.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Black_Saturday_survivors_still_at_risk_425002.html Prof Patrick McGorry says young survivors of the Black Saturday bushfires could face mental health issues. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:53:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Black_Saturday_survivors_still_at_risk_425002.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Building_approvals_go_up_in_December_425001.html Building approvals have continued to strengthen in December but are likely to soften over coming months. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:53:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Building_approvals_go_up_in_December_425001.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Camper_key_to_mystery_remains_425000.html Police are hoping a camper might provide some clues to a man whose remains were found in a burnt car. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:53:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Camper_key_to_mystery_remains_425000.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Brett_Stewart_has_his_day_in_court_424999.html Committal proceedings have begun against Manly star Brett Stewart on charges of sexually assault. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:53:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Brett_Stewart_has_his_day_in_court_424999.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Abbott_and_Joyce_at_odds_on_cost_cutting_424998.html Climate change has again dominated the agenda in Parliament on the last sitting day of the week in Canberra. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:53:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Abbott_and_Joyce_at_odds_on_cost_cutting_424998.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Abattoir_workers_pay_controversy_424827.html Workers left without jobs at a southwestern NSW abattoir won't get their last week's pay immediately. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:37:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Abattoir_workers_pay_controversy_424827.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Chantelois_delivers_lie_detector_results_424815.html Michelle Chantelois has delivered results of a lie detector test to SA Premier Mike Rann's office. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:17:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Chantelois_delivers_lie_detector_results_424815.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Sandilands_announces_TV_return_424806.html Kyle Sandilands is set to revive his TV career after being named as a judge to Australia's Got Talent. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:56:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Sandilands_announces_TV_return_424806.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Youth_forum_for_bushfire_survivors_424794.html An online forum for youth struggling with the aftermath of the Black Saturday bushfires has been launched. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:46:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Youth_forum_for_bushfire_survivors_424794.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/1m_Edinburgh_Castle_replica_424785.html A $1 million replica of Edinburgh Castle has been built in Sydney for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:32:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/1m_Edinburgh_Castle_replica_424785.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Ooh_aah_Glenn_McGrath_in_love_424771.html Australian cricket legend Glenn McGrath is dating 28 year old Italian Sara Leonardi. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:23:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Ooh_aah_Glenn_McGrath_in_love_424771.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/NBN_costs_defended_by_Conroy_424772.html Stephen Conroy says the $17 million spent on the NBN was not a waste of taxpayer's money. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:18:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/NBN_costs_defended_by_Conroy_424772.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Geelong_player_faces_lifetime_ban_424778.html If convicted of drug trafficking, Geelong's Mathew Stokes faces a lifetime ban from football. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:18:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Geelong_player_faces_lifetime_ban_424778.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/CMC_warned_of_Qld_corruption_424777.html Qld's anti-corruption watchdog warned the police service two years ago of misconduct on the Gold Coast. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:18:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/CMC_warned_of_Qld_corruption_424777.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Vic_in_denial_over_attacks_-_Indian_HC_424776.html India's top envoy has told G-G Quentin Bryce that Victoria is in denial about attacks on Indians. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:17:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Vic_in_denial_over_attacks_-_Indian_HC_424776.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Calls_for_Belinda_Neal_to_resign_424775.html Federal Labor MP Belinda Neal is under pressure to not re-contest her seat from her own branch members. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:16:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Calls_for_Belinda_Neal_to_resign_424775.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Greens_fight_for_pollution_tax_424774.html Greens' leader Bob Brown says taxing Australia's worst polluters will ensure climate change action. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:16:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Greens_fight_for_pollution_tax_424774.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Darwin_attack_like_small_Bali_bombings_424773.html Reports say a property near Darwin has been raided by police in connection to yesterday's explosion. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:15:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Darwin_attack_like_small_Bali_bombings_424773.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Qld_police_rocked_by_corruption_claims_424679.html Fresh claims of police corruption, including drug trafficking, have emerged in Queensland. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:42:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Qld_police_rocked_by_corruption_claims_424679.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Superbug_a_major_threat_to_Australia_424678.html Researchers are scrambling to develop drugs to fight off a new superbug that is killing people overseas. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:42:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Superbug_a_major_threat_to_Australia_424678.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Workers_at_a_loss_as_abattoir_closes_424677.html 300 people in the NSW town of Young are now out of work following the closure of the towns abattoir. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:42:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Workers_at_a_loss_as_abattoir_closes_424677.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Grandmother_dies_after_teen_bashing_424676.html An 18-year-old Qld man may now be charged with murder after the great-grandmother he allegedly bashed died. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:42:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Grandmother_dies_after_teen_bashing_424676.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Teenager_sent_to_jail_for_murder_of_chef_424675.html A teenager has received 10 years jail for the bashing murder of Sydney chef Daniel Owen. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:42:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Teenager_sent_to_jail_for_murder_of_chef_424675.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Breakthrough_in_SIDS_research_424674.html An Australian study has confirmed a lack of serotonin as a common factor babies who die of SIDS. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:42:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/04/Breakthrough_in_SIDS_research_424674.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/NSW_police_find_nearly_1m_of_cannabis_424541.html Police have netted around $1.5m worth of cannabis during raids in northern NSW and Sydney. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:07:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/NSW_police_find_nearly_1m_of_cannabis_424541.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Darwin_CBD_explosion_injures_up_to_ten_424519.html At least ten people have been injured in an explosion in Darwin's CBD. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:36:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Darwin_CBD_explosion_injures_up_to_ten_424519.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/82-year-old_Qld_rape_victim_dies_424486.html An elderly Qld woman who was raped and bashed as she hung out her washing on Australia Day, has died. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:04:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/82-year-old_Qld_rape_victim_dies_424486.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Corruption_concerns_in_Queensland_424450.html Qld police are reportedly facing claims of officer involvement in major drug trafficking on the Gold Coast. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:36:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Corruption_concerns_in_Queensland_424450.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Perth_Dad_pleads_guilty_to_murder_424422.html A Perth man who pleaded guilty to murdering his infant son had been in jail before for child assault. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:31:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Perth_Dad_pleads_guilty_to_murder_424422.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Suspect_package_at_Vic_Premiers_office_424415.html A building that houses the Vic Premier's office was evacuated today after a suspect package was found. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:25:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Suspect_package_at_Vic_Premiers_office_424415.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Bandidos_bikie_charged_424405.html A Bandidos bikie has been charged after a loaded semi-automatic pistol was uncovered at a Sydney property. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:24:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Bandidos_bikie_charged_424405.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Opposition_prepared_to_use_old_policy_424414.html The opposition says it's prepared to reintroduce key elements of its former asylum seeker policy. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:23:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Opposition_prepared_to_use_old_policy_424414.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Packers_welcome_Jackson_Lloyd_424413.html James and Erica Packer have named their new baby Jackson Lloyd Packer after businessman Lloyd Williams. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:23:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Packers_welcome_Jackson_Lloyd_424413.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Baby_left_in_car_for_forty_minutes_424412.html A woman's been accused of leaving her baby in a locked car for 40 minutes in Sydney's north. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:15:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Baby_left_in_car_for_forty_minutes_424412.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Fitzgibbon_rejects_money_claims_424411.html A former defence minister has rejected claims he received money from a Chinese-Australian businesswoman. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:14:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Fitzgibbon_rejects_money_claims_424411.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Mum_give_five-year-old_son_five_shots_424404.html A Victorian mother has avoided jail time despite getting her 5 year old son so drunk he couldn't talk. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:13:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Mum_give_five-year-old_son_five_shots_424404.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Indian_man_fakes_attack_-_Police_424410.html Police say an Indian man faked attack claims, after accidently burning himself for an insurance claim. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:13:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Indian_man_fakes_attack_-_Police_424410.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Day_two_positive_for_Abbott_424408.html Tony Abbott starts day two of the parliamentary sitting with a two point lift in the polls. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:12:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Day_two_positive_for_Abbott_424408.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Singh_murder_suspects_face_court_424409.html Three people are due to appear in Wagga Local court charged over the murder of Ranjodh Singh. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:11:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Singh_murder_suspects_face_court_424409.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Big_banks_hold_loan_rates_steady_424407.html The big four banks say they will hold standard variable home loan rates steady. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:10:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Big_banks_hold_loan_rates_steady_424407.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Two_charged_over_Bendigo_fire_424406.html Two teenagers charged over the Bendigo bushfire on Black Saturday have been bailed on strict conditions. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:09:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Two_charged_over_Bendigo_fire_424406.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Abbott_says_scam_Rudd_say_con_424312.html Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has called Tony Abbott's new $10b climate proposal a con. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:24:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/03/Abbott_says_scam_Rudd_say_con_424312.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Woman_pleads_not_guilty_to_killing_mum_424274.html A woman has pleaded not guilty to murdering her mother and trying to kill her father. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:16:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Woman_pleads_not_guilty_to_killing_mum_424274.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Youth_detention_for_cat_killer_424201.html A Melbourne teenager who senselessly killed a beloved family cat has been sentenced to youth detention. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:18:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Youth_detention_for_cat_killer_424201.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Obama_visit_to_be_a_boon_for_Qld_tourism_424198.html Qld Premier Anna Bligh is hoping the Obamas will make some time on their trip to come to Queensland. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:13:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Obama_visit_to_be_a_boon_for_Qld_tourism_424198.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Abbott_reveals_coalition_climate_policy_424140.html Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has unveiled his new climate change policy to joint coalition parties today. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:44:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Abbott_reveals_coalition_climate_policy_424140.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Teens_charged_over_Bendigo_fire_424139.html Two youths have been charged in relation to the Maiden Gully fire on Black Saturday. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:41:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Teens_charged_over_Bendigo_fire_424139.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Supporters_confident_in_Watson_424137.html Supporters are confident any round-the-world record set by sailor Jessica Watson will stand for many years. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:32:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Supporters_confident_in_Watson_424137.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/McGurk_inquiry_hears_tape_424136.html Further tape recordings have been played during the second day of the McGurk corruption inquiry. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:29:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/McGurk_inquiry_hears_tape_424136.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Asylum_seeker_boat_intercepted_424113.html A boat carrying 181 suspected asylum seekers has been intercepted off Christmas Island. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:45:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Asylum_seeker_boat_intercepted_424113.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/James_Packer_welcome_new_baby_boy_424067.html James Packer's wife Erica has given birth to a boy. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:22:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/James_Packer_welcome_new_baby_boy_424067.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Bikie_charged_for_false_declaration_424066.html A Bandidos bikie has been charged with making a false declaration that claimed he was no longer a member. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:07:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Bikie_charged_for_false_declaration_424066.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Springborg_remains_LNP_deputy_424064.html MP Aidan McLindon has failed to get enough support for a spill motion for the Qld LNP deputy leadership. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:58:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Springborg_remains_LNP_deputy_424064.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Pedestrian_critical_after_car_hits_her_424052.html A young woman is fighting for her life after a car struck her as she crossed the road. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:44:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Pedestrian_critical_after_car_hits_her_424052.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Royal_Commission_into_Black_Saturday_424034.html The Royal Commission into Black Saturday has been told fire authorities were unprepared for the bushfires. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:59:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Royal_Commission_into_Black_Saturday_424034.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Firefighters_contain_Rapid_Bay_bushfire_424025.html Firefighters are mopping up at the site of a fire which burnt 180 hectares of scrubland south of Adelaide. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:49:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Firefighters_contain_Rapid_Bay_bushfire_424025.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Olga_continues_to_wet_state_424005.html A monsoon trough associated with ex-tropical cyclone Olga continues to bring severe weather to Queensland. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:48:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Olga_continues_to_wet_state_424005.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Interest_rates_tipped_to_rise_424002.html Economists predict a 0.25% interest rate rise in the official cash rate when the RBA meets this afternoon. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:37:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Interest_rates_tipped_to_rise_424002.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Coalition_gains_ground_in_Newspoll_424001.html The latest newspoll shows primary support for Labor steady at 40%, while the coalition climbed to 41%. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:36:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Coalition_gains_ground_in_Newspoll_424001.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Hotel_manager_tied_up_as_pub_robbed_423972.html Police say a Melbourne hotel manager was tied up at gunpoint by bandits who robbed the pub's safe. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:34:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Hotel_manager_tied_up_as_pub_robbed_423972.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Rudd_welcomes_Obamas_visit_423947.html Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has welcomed US President Barack Obama's trip to Australia in March. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:11:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Rudd_welcomes_Obamas_visit_423947.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Man_to_face_murder_charge_in_hotel_death_423936.html A 28-year-old man will appear in court today charged with the murder of a woman found dead in a hotel room. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:52:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Man_to_face_murder_charge_in_hotel_death_423936.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/New_homes_sales_dip_in_December_423889.html Rising interest rates and a reduction in government subsidies caused new homes sales to fall in December. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:02:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/New_homes_sales_dip_in_December_423889.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Rates_tipped_to_rise_tomorrow_423888.html Economists predict a quarter of a per cent interest rate hike for mortgage holders tomorrow. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:02:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/02/Rates_tipped_to_rise_tomorrow_423888.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Abbott_gains_ground_423886.html The Coalition has made up some ground on the Government according to the latest Newspoll. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:38:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Abbott_gains_ground_423886.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Ashbys_not_guilty_plea_423860.html Former Assistant Victoria police Commissioner Noel Ashby has formally pleaded not guilty to perjury charges. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:03:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Ashbys_not_guilty_plea_423860.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Chris_Smith_back_on_radio_423859.html Chris Smith is back on Sydney's airwaves after a suspension for groping female colleagues at a party. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:03:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Chris_Smith_back_on_radio_423859.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Drowning_victims_farewelled_423858.html A couple who drowned on the NSW north coast have been farewelled at a funeral in Sydney. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:03:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Drowning_victims_farewelled_423858.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Govt_blames_seniors-_Abbott_423857.html Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says the government is blaming seniors for Australia's economic woes. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:03:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Govt_blames_seniors-_Abbott_423857.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Storms_lash_Queensland_423856.html The central and southeast Qld coast has copped a battering, with strong winds gusts and heavy rainfall. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:03:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Storms_lash_Queensland_423856.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Woman_attacked_before_fire_423855.html Police say a woman found dead in a Melbourne motel was attacked before her room burst into flames. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:03:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Woman_attacked_before_fire_423855.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Abbott_will_release_climate_costings_423854.html Tony Abbott has promised to reveal costings of the Coalition's climate change policies tomorrow. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:03:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Abbott_will_release_climate_costings_423854.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Footage_of_missing_woman_423853.html Police have released footage of missing Sydney woman Jennifer Keegan from the day she vanished. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:03:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Footage_of_missing_woman_423853.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Swan_slams_ex-MPs_on_travel_rorts_423852.html Former MPs have been forced to repay tens of thousands of dollars in wrongly claimed travel entitlements. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:03:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Swan_slams_ex-MPs_on_travel_rorts_423852.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Friends_morn_P-platers_death_423741.html Friends of 17-year-old Kylie Poyner are mourning her death after her car slammed into a tree on Sunday. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:32:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Friends_morn_P-platers_death_423741.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Govt_launches_Productive_Ageing_Package_423688.html The government has launched a $43 million package to provide training and support for older Australians. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:16:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Govt_launches_Productive_Ageing_Package_423688.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Sex_assault_victim_receives_629000_423641.html A man who sexually abused a girl for four years has been ordered to pay his victim $629,855 in compensation. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:24:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Sex_assault_victim_receives_629000_423641.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/One_woman_dead_after_two_cars_collide_423637.html A 40-year-old woman is dead after two cars collided in north Queensland. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:22:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/One_woman_dead_after_two_cars_collide_423637.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/MPs_forced_to_repay_travel_perks_423584.html Dozens of former MPs have reportedly been forced to repay wrongly claimed travel entitlements. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:39:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/MPs_forced_to_repay_travel_perks_423584.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Drivers_escape_demerit_points_423575.html Thousands of drivers are exploiting a loophole in Queensland laws so they don't cop demerit points. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:27:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Drivers_escape_demerit_points_423575.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Suspicious_death_in_Melbourne_hotel_fire_423569.html Homicide detectives are heading to a hotel where the body of a woman was found following a fire in her room. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:14:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Suspicious_death_in_Melbourne_hotel_fire_423569.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Teen_drowns_trying_to_save_friend_423558.html A teenager has drowned in rough seas while trying to save a friend off Darwin Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:00:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Teen_drowns_trying_to_save_friend_423558.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Wong_Greens_talk_on_climate_change_423556.html Climate Change Minister Penny Wong will hold talks with the Greens about an interim climate change plan. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:58:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Wong_Greens_talk_on_climate_change_423556.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Boy_knocked_from_bike_in_hit_and_run_423548.html A six-year-old boy has been knocked off his bike and injured in a hit-and-run accident in Sydney's south. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:44:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Boy_knocked_from_bike_in_hit_and_run_423548.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/McGurk_ICAC_inquiry_begins_423527.html An inquiry has heard a tape in which Michael McGurk discusses making payments to senior NSW civil servants. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:07:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/McGurk_ICAC_inquiry_begins_423527.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Skilled_workers_pool_dries_up_-_report_423525.html A survey indicates Australia's pool of skilled job seekers continues to evaporate. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:03:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Skilled_workers_pool_dries_up_-_report_423525.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/ETS_impact_on_food_will_be_minimal_423519.html New research reveals the impact on food prices will be minimal under Labor's proposed ETS. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:52:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/ETS_impact_on_food_will_be_minimal_423519.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Supermarket_reward_cards_one-sided_423506.html A consumer watchdog says supermarket reward programs are one-sided. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:56:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Supermarket_reward_cards_one-sided_423506.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Gold_Coast_expects_strong_swells_423499.html Ex-Tropical Cyclone Olga continues to dump heavy rain across Queensland, with flash floods predicted. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:50:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Gold_Coast_expects_strong_swells_423499.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Mysterious_disappearnce_of_Victorian_man_423498.html Police will decide today whether to continue the hunt for a Victorian man who vanished in outback NSW. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:49:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Mysterious_disappearnce_of_Victorian_man_423498.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Swan_to_unveil_workforce_plan_423496.html Treasurer Wayne Swan will today unveil a plan aimed at keeping older Australians in work longer. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:48:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Swan_to_unveil_workforce_plan_423496.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Rockefeller_murder_-_two_to_face_court_423492.html Two people charged with murder over the death of Herman Rockefeller have appeared briefly in court. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:24:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Rockefeller_murder_-_two_to_face_court_423492.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Flood_threat_passes_for_Qld_423440.html The flood threat has receded across central Qld, after rain and king tides threatened homes. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:41:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/01/Flood_threat_passes_for_Qld_423440.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/16-year-old_boy_stabbed_at_party_423422.html A 16-year-old boy has been stabbed in the back during a bloody street brawl in Melbourne's west. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:30:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/16-year-old_boy_stabbed_at_party_423422.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Wild_Rivers_more_urgent_than_climate_423421.html Senator Ian Macdonald says overturning Qld's Wild Rivers Act is more important than climate change. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:30:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Wild_Rivers_more_urgent_than_climate_423421.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/CFAs_plea_over_fire_over_warnings_423420.html The CFA has pleaded with Victorians in high fire risk areas to take fire warnings seriously. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:30:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/CFAs_plea_over_fire_over_warnings_423420.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Boy_killed_in_accident_423419.html Children playing in a car caused the death of a toddler when they accidentally released the handbrake. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:30:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Boy_killed_in_accident_423419.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Body_found_in_flooded_river_423418.html The body of a man has been recovered from a car in a flooded river near the NT-WA border. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:30:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Body_found_in_flooded_river_423418.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Keneally_answers_probe_423417.html NSW Premier Kristina Keneally has answered written questions from ICAC over conduct by NSW officials. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:30:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Keneally_answers_probe_423417.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Gold_Coast_police_raided_423416.html A Gold Coast police station has been raided by the Crime and Misconduct Commission. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:30:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Gold_Coast_police_raided_423416.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Docs_under_fire_over_boys_home_423415.html Docs NSW are removing a baby from his foster parents so he can be closer to those accused of beating him. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:30:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Docs_under_fire_over_boys_home_423415.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Cop_under_investigation_over_BDO_pass_423301.html A police commander allegedly assisted his daughter to sneak into the Big Day Out music festival for free. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:23:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Cop_under_investigation_over_BDO_pass_423301.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Health_means_test_at_least_100_billion_423289.html The govt says its plan to means test the medicare rebate is worth at least $100 billion over future decades. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 02:42:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Health_means_test_at_least_100_billion_423289.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/King_tides_to_batter_Qld_coast_423285.html Queensland's coast will continue to be battered by strong swells and king tides, weather forecasters say. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 02:20:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/King_tides_to_batter_Qld_coast_423285.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/SA_police_to_face_drug_and_alcohol_tests_423238.html The South Australian govt plans to introduce drug and alcohol testing for the state's 4300 police officers. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:13:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/SA_police_to_face_drug_and_alcohol_tests_423238.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Teenager_killed_in_car_crash_423237.html A teenage girl is dead after a car left the road and crashed into a tree on the NSW far south coast. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:13:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Teenager_killed_in_car_crash_423237.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/My_School_website_expansion_promise_423227.html The Rudd government will expand its controversial My Schools website if it wins the next federal election. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:47:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/My_School_website_expansion_promise_423227.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/16-year-old_stabbed_at_party_423222.html A 16-year-old boy has been stabbed in the back during a bloody street brawl in Melbourne's west. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:27:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/16-year-old_stabbed_at_party_423222.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Rudd_warns_of_Opp_climate_mega_tax_423221.html Kevin Rudd is warning voters that the coalition's approach to climate change will be very costly. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:23:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Rudd_warns_of_Opp_climate_mega_tax_423221.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Detention_centre_continues_to_grow_423216.html Christmas Island detention centre is expected to keep growing as asylum seekers continue to arrive. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:17:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Detention_centre_continues_to_grow_423216.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Police_continue_search_for_missing_man_423202.html Police are continuing their search for a Victorian man who has gone missing in scrubland in NSW's far west. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:14:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Police_continue_search_for_missing_man_423202.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Three_men_charged_over_mail_theft_423186.html Three men have been charged with stealing mail from letter boxes in Sydney's west. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:43:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Three_men_charged_over_mail_theft_423186.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Liberal_climate_policy_cheaper_-_Abbott_423175.html The Liberal Party are putting final touches on their climate change policy before its release on Tuesday. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:40:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Liberal_climate_policy_cheaper_-_Abbott_423175.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/18th_birthday_turns_violent_423165.html A man has been hit by a car following a brawl with gatecrashers at a party in Sydney's southwest. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:35:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/18th_birthday_turns_violent_423165.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Rockefeller_double_life_claims_423128.html Investigators say Herman Rockefeller may have met his alleged killers through a swingers website. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:32:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Rockefeller_double_life_claims_423128.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/New_ads_to_fill_aged_care_vacancies_423115.html New ads will air on TV, seeking to fill 38 thousand job vacancies in the NSW aged care sector. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 17:54:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/New_ads_to_fill_aged_care_vacancies_423115.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Heavy_rain_tipped_for_parts_of_NSW_423113.html The aftermath of Cyclone Olga is heading towards northwestern NSW with heavy rainfall expected. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 17:52:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/31/Heavy_rain_tipped_for_parts_of_NSW_423113.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Boy_killed_in_outback_NT_crash_423082.html A boy has died and his parents and three siblings are all in hospital after their car rolled in the NT. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:38:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Boy_killed_in_outback_NT_crash_423082.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Boy_crushed_by_car_423081.html A two-year-old boy has died in Victoria after being knocked down by a car. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:38:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Boy_crushed_by_car_423081.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Car_crashes_into_Melbourne_home_423072.html There was a shock for a family in Melbourne's west overnight, when a car crashed into their kitchen. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:01:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Car_crashes_into_Melbourne_home_423072.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Man_charged_with_sexual_assault_423071.html A man is to face court charged with the sexual assault of an 85-year-old woman twelve years ago. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:29:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Man_charged_with_sexual_assault_423071.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Cyclone_isolates_Normanton_423053.html Flooding from Cyclone Olga has isolated Normanton in North Queensland. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:09:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Cyclone_isolates_Normanton_423053.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Abbott_to_release_climate_policy_423052.html Tony Abbott has confirmed the federal opposition will release its climate change policy on Tuesday. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:07:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Abbott_to_release_climate_policy_423052.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/More_swine_flu_issues_possible_423051.html A leading infectious disease expert says we're at risk from a serious second wave of swine flu. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:07:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/More_swine_flu_issues_possible_423051.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Diggers_reburial_overdue_honour_423050.html The reburial of WWI Australian and UK soldiers found in a grave in France is important for their families. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:07:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Diggers_reburial_overdue_honour_423050.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Charges_over_hit_and_run_423049.html A 32-year-old man has been charged over a hit and run in the Sydney suburb of Lidcombe. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:07:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Charges_over_hit_and_run_423049.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Olga_downgraded_as_it_crosses_Qld_422902.html Flooding and strong winds have been reported in north Qld as cyclone Olga is downgraded to a tropical low. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 03:28:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Olga_downgraded_as_it_crosses_Qld_422902.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Cyclone_Olga_crosses_the_coast_422902.html Flooding and strong winds have been reported in north Qld as cyclone Olga is downgraded to a tropical low. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:29:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Cyclone_Olga_crosses_the_coast_422902.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Melb_woman_killed_in_hit_and_run_422886.html A 30-year-old woman has died after being hit by a car that failed to stop in Melbourne's north. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:03:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Melb_woman_killed_in_hit_and_run_422886.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Mental_heath_to_hit_15_billion_422873.html Australia's mental health bill is expected to balloon to $1.5 billion dollars next year. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:31:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Mental_heath_to_hit_15_billion_422873.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/The_great_Australian_dream_ending_422843.html New figures show Sydney housing prices are becoming so unaffordable that more people have to rent. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:36:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/The_great_Australian_dream_ending_422843.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Campaign_sparks_disagreement_422837.html Beach safety experts are worried an advertising campaign teaching people to swim is putting lives at risk. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:15:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Campaign_sparks_disagreement_422837.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Women_are_better_drivers_then_men_422823.html According to the RTA the age-old myth has finally been busted, women are better drivers than men Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:43:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Women_are_better_drivers_then_men_422823.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Man_jailed_for_child_sex_offences_422820.html A man who had a conviction overturned for the murder of a girl has been jailed for unrelated sex offences. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:17:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Man_jailed_for_child_sex_offences_422820.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Residents_prepare_as_Olga_re-forms_422819.html Emergency services are on flood alert in many parts of Queensland as tropical cyclone Olga redevelops. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:17:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Residents_prepare_as_Olga_re-forms_422819.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Gillard_determined_on_national_testing_422784.html Julia Gillard has left teachers' unions in no doubt that she's pressing on with her national testing plans. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:00:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Gillard_determined_on_national_testing_422784.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Two_charged_with_Rockefeller_murder_422743.html Police are examining the remains thought to be those of Melbourne businessman Herman Rockefeller. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:42:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/30/Two_charged_with_Rockefeller_murder_422743.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Thompson_quits_as_swim_coach_422738.html National swim team coach Alan Thompson has accepted a redundancy offered to him by Swimming Australia. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:32:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Thompson_quits_as_swim_coach_422738.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Rapists_suppression_order_in_place_422736.html A Vic judge has reinstated an order banning the publication of the name of a child rapist. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:55:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Rapists_suppression_order_in_place_422736.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Incest_dad_fathered_four_422734.html A court has heard a Vic man fathered four children with his daughter during decades of sexual abuse. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:55:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Incest_dad_fathered_four_422734.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Rockefeller_hunt_ongoing_422735.html Police have revealed they believe missing Melbourne millionaire Herman Rockefeller has been murdered. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:55:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Rockefeller_hunt_ongoing_422735.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Abbott_rules_out_tobacco_tax_hike_422733.html Tony Abbott has ruled out an increase in tobacco taxes to fund a Coalition climate change policy. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:55:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Abbott_rules_out_tobacco_tax_hike_422733.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Govt_sees_eye_to_eye_with_doctors_422687.html The govt has backed down on its plans to halve the Medicare rebate for cataract surgery. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:33:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Govt_sees_eye_to_eye_with_doctors_422687.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Opposition_takes_aim_at_My_School_422686.html The Opposition says the My School website isn't being backed up by action. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:33:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Opposition_takes_aim_at_My_School_422686.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Robinson_jailed_for_life_422685.html Double killer Leigh Robinson has been jailed for life, with no parole, for gunning down a mother-of-two. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:33:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Robinson_jailed_for_life_422685.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/25m_for_Afghan_peace_fund_422684.html Australia has pledged $25m to encourage the Taliban to lay down their guns in Afghanistan. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:33:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/25m_for_Afghan_peace_fund_422684.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Third_arrest_in_Indian_murder_case_422499.html A third person has been arrested in Wagga Wagga over the murder of an Indian fruit picker. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:25:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Third_arrest_in_Indian_murder_case_422499.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Asylum_seekers_protest_processing_delay_422443.html Asylum seekers have gathered on Christmas Island to protest against lengthy visa processing times. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:31:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Asylum_seekers_protest_processing_delay_422443.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Smith_concerned_with_Indian_attacks_422442.html Foreign Minister Stephen Smith has expressed concerns over the recent attacks on Indians in Australia. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:31:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Smith_concerned_with_Indian_attacks_422442.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Honourable_end_for_WWI_soldiers_422441.html Remains of 250 Australian and British soldiers are finally being laid to rest after a WWI battle in France. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:31:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Honourable_end_for_WWI_soldiers_422441.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/NSW_man_struck_by_lightning_422440.html A man has been struck by lightning and two people have been hospitalised as thunderstorms sweep across NSW. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:31:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/NSW_man_struck_by_lightning_422440.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/PM_quiet_on_his_population_view_422439.html Kevin Rudd says a larger population would be in the nation's interest but has not offered his personal view. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:31:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/PM_quiet_on_his_population_view_422439.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Tidal_flooding_to_come_as_Olga_builds_422438.html Communities are stockpiling sandbags in the Gulf of Carpentaria as they prepare for ex-cyclone Olga. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:31:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Tidal_flooding_to_come_as_Olga_builds_422438.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Man_charged_over_monks_bashing_422437.html Police have charged a man with the murder of a Buddhist monk who was bashed at a Perth park. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:31:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Man_charged_over_monks_bashing_422437.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Families_sue_Govt_over_bridge_deaths_422436.html Families will sue the Vic government and VicRoads for failing to prevent deaths from the West Gate Bridge. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:31:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Families_sue_Govt_over_bridge_deaths_422436.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Vessel_Steve_Irwin_in_WA_for_stop_422435.html The anti-whaling vessel Steve Irwin has arrived in the WA port city of Fremantle for a stopover. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:31:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Vessel_Steve_Irwin_in_WA_for_stop_422435.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Parents_swamp_My_School_website_422434.html Julia Gillard has dismissed opposition predictions that the new My School website won't last. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:31:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Parents_swamp_My_School_website_422434.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Two_in_for_questioning_on_Rockefeller_422433.html Two people have been taken away for questioning over the disappearance of Herman Rockefeller. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:31:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Two_in_for_questioning_on_Rockefeller_422433.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Couple_to_face_Sydney_court_for_murder_422387.html A young couple will face a Sydney court charged with the murder of an Indian fruit picker. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:31:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Couple_to_face_Sydney_court_for_murder_422387.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Flooding_expected_as_Olga_strengthens_422354.html Communities are stockpiling sandbags in the Gulf of Carpentaria as they prepare for serious flooding. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:09:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Flooding_expected_as_Olga_strengthens_422354.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Wivenhoe_Dam_has_comes_to_the_rescue_422351.html Brisbane's Wivenhoe Dam has come to the rescue of the parched city of Toowoomba. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:01:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/29/Wivenhoe_Dam_has_comes_to_the_rescue_422351.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Immigration_arrests_hunger-striking_man_422350.html A hunger-striking man who is battling with immigration authorities to remain in Australia has been arrested. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:59:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Immigration_arrests_hunger-striking_man_422350.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Woodside_workers_told_to_end_strike_422326.html Julia Gillard has urged almost 3000 workers at Woodside LNG plant in WA to end their illegal strike. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:01:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Woodside_workers_told_to_end_strike_422326.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/House_prices_at_record_highs_422324.html House prices are at all time highs in most capitals with more people buying in more expensive suburbs. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:59:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/House_prices_at_record_highs_422324.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Trainers_call_for_better_security_422318.html Leading Melbourne trainers have called for increased security following a break-in to Flemington stables. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:32:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Trainers_call_for_better_security_422318.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Keneally_opens_desalination_plant_422314.html NSW's first desalination plant has been officially opened by Premier Kristina Keneally. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:00:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Keneally_opens_desalination_plant_422314.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Three_survive_NSW_chopper_crash_422304.html Three men have survived a helicopter crash on the border of NSW and Queensland. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:12:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Three_survive_NSW_chopper_crash_422304.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Intrepid_flies_tourists_out_of_Peru_422301.html Some Australian tourists stranded near Peru's Inca ruins at Machu Picchu have been flown to safety. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:07:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Intrepid_flies_tourists_out_of_Peru_422301.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Couple_arrested_over_Indian_murder_422237.html A married couple has been arrested over the discovery of an Indian man's body found in NSW. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:23:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Couple_arrested_over_Indian_murder_422237.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/130kg_Dad_saved_by_25kg_boy_in_pool_422234.html An eight-year-old boy who weighs just 25kg has saved his 130kg father from drowning. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:03:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/130kg_Dad_saved_by_25kg_boy_in_pool_422234.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Communities_ready_for_Olgas_return_422227.html People across the Gulf of Carpentaria have been warned to be prepared as ex-cyclone Olga gathers strength. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:44:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Communities_ready_for_Olgas_return_422227.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Laen_East_Donald_fire_contained_422221.html The CFA advises that fire activity in the Laen East, Donald, Murtoa Rd area has been contained. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:21:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Laen_East_Donald_fire_contained_422221.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Teenager_remanded_over_elderly_attack_422217.html An 18-year-old man has been remanded in custody over an alleged attack on an 82-year-old woman. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:16:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Teenager_remanded_over_elderly_attack_422217.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Teen_faces_court_over_bashing_422188.html A teenager is due in court today charged with the attempted murder and rape of an 82-year-old grandmother. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:47:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Teen_faces_court_over_bashing_422188.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Cane_farmers_in_Qld_escape_floods_422187.html The north Queensland cane farming town of Giru will be spared from major flooding. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:47:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Cane_farmers_in_Qld_escape_floods_422187.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Dawn_raids_arrest_three_men_in_Sydney_422186.html Police have raided three Sydney homes arresting three men on allegations of kidnapping and extortion. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:47:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Dawn_raids_arrest_three_men_in_Sydney_422186.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/City_house_prices_continue_to_rise_422185.html House prices are at all time highs in most capitals with more people buying in more expensive suburbs. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:47:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/City_house_prices_continue_to_rise_422185.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Vic_government_to_continue_advertising_422184.html The Victorian government is refusing to bow to pressure to withdraw advertising in the Alton by-election. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:47:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Vic_government_to_continue_advertising_422184.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Indian_taxi_driver_attacked_in_Brisbane_422183.html There have been four more attacks on Indians on the eve of a visit from the Indian High Commissioner. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:47:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Indian_taxi_driver_attacked_in_Brisbane_422183.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Teenager_charged_over_deadly_crash_422182.html A teenager has been charged over a car crash that killed three of his friends in South Australia. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:47:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Teenager_charged_over_deadly_crash_422182.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Legal_action_over_West_Gate_Bridge_422180.html Three families whose loved ones fell from the West Gate Bridge are preparing to sue the VIC government. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:46:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Legal_action_over_West_Gate_Bridge_422180.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/More_tests_for_bowel_cancer_422179.html Thousands of Australians who used defective bowel cancer screenings have now returned positive results. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:46:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/More_tests_for_bowel_cancer_422179.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Vic_man_dies_after_factory_shooting_422178.html A Melbourne man has died following a shooting at an industrial premises in Melbourne's north. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:46:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Vic_man_dies_after_factory_shooting_422178.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Technical_issues_hamper_MySchool_website_422177.html The federal government's controversial My School website has gone live. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:46:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Technical_issues_hamper_MySchool_website_422177.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Controversial_My_School_website_now_live_421995.html The federal government's controversial My School website has gone live. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:43:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/28/Controversial_My_School_website_now_live_421995.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Ex-cyclone_Olga_ready_to_re-intensify_421955.html Ex-tropical cyclone Olga is expected to re-develop as it moves through the Gulf of Carpentaria. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:33:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Ex-cyclone_Olga_ready_to_re-intensify_421955.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Date_set_for_Farquharson_trial_421946.html A trial date has been set for a man accused of killing his three young sons by driving them into a dam. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:31:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Date_set_for_Farquharson_trial_421946.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Thousands_still_stranded_at_Machu_Picchu_421931.html Rain and mudslides have stranded more than 2,500 people around Peru's famed Machu Picchu ruins. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:22:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Thousands_still_stranded_at_Machu_Picchu_421931.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/BDO_revelers_cause_Flemington_chaos_421899.html The VRC has launched an investigation after Big Day Out revellers broke into racecourse stables. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:05:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/BDO_revelers_cause_Flemington_chaos_421899.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Teenage_boys_killed_is_SA_crash_421896.html South Australian police are saying it has been the worst start to a year on the state's roads in a decade. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:50:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Teenage_boys_killed_is_SA_crash_421896.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Officials_checking_for_Aussies_in_Peru_421888.html Officials in Peru are working to see if any Australians have been injured or killed in the mudslides. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:16:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Officials_checking_for_Aussies_in_Peru_421888.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Shopping_centres_to_ban_electioneering_421887.html Politicians could be banned from electioneering at some shopping centres to spare unwanted harassment. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:12:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Shopping_centres_to_ban_electioneering_421887.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Men_charged_over_largest_ever_drug_bust_421885.html Two men already in jail have been charged over a drug stash worth about $540,000,000. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:41:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Men_charged_over_largest_ever_drug_bust_421885.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/New_asylum_seeker_boat_intercepted_421882.html A boatload of suspected asylum seekers has been intercepted 12 nautical miles north-east of Ashmore Reef. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:18:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/New_asylum_seeker_boat_intercepted_421882.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Run_over_campers_die_in_hospital_421874.html The second of two teenage campers run over by a vehicle while camping in central western NSW has died. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:51:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Run_over_campers_die_in_hospital_421874.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Aust_submits_greenhouse_target_to_UN_421860.html The govt has announced it will stick with its promise to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 5 to 25 per cent. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:24:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Aust_submits_greenhouse_target_to_UN_421860.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Teaching_graduates_miss_out_on_Qld_jobs_421813.html Figures show that 2751 people applied for Qld teaching positions after graduating but just 787 secured jobs. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:20:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Teaching_graduates_miss_out_on_Qld_jobs_421813.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/SA_govt_urged_to_get_tough_on_GM_ban_421789.html An anti GM scientist says the SA government should stand firm on pressure to overturn a ban on GM crops. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:37:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/SA_govt_urged_to_get_tough_on_GM_ban_421789.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Government_to_push_on_with_ETS_421781.html Kevin Rudd says the government will press ahead with its ETS regardless of opposition in the Senate. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:22:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Government_to_push_on_with_ETS_421781.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Boy_lucky_to_survive_hit_run_421744.html A Sydney teenager was dragged underneath a vehicle that drove off after colliding with his pushbike. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:08:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Boy_lucky_to_survive_hit_run_421744.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/20m_campaign_to_help_tourism_industry_421711.html The government says a $20 million tourism marketing campaign should quickly lift visitor numbers. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:25:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/20m_campaign_to_help_tourism_industry_421711.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Woman_82_bashed_raped_in_backyard_421710.html Queensland police are hunting an attacker who raped and bashed a Rockhampton grandmother in her backyard. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:25:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Woman_82_bashed_raped_in_backyard_421710.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Inflation_rises_by_05_421714.html Australia's headline consumer price index rose 0.5% in the December quarter, for an annual rate of 2.1%. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:02:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Inflation_rises_by_05_421714.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Rann_no-show_avoids_showdown_421712.html Mike Rann cancelled a public appearance because a woman alleging an affair with him was present. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:01:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Rann_no-show_avoids_showdown_421712.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Abbott_clarifies_comments_on_sex_421713.html Tony Abbott said he was advising his daughters when he said he doesn't believe in sex before marriage. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:58:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Abbott_clarifies_comments_on_sex_421713.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/ICAC_set_to_air_McGurk_allegations_421673.html Corruption allegations linked to murdered Michael McGurk will be aired during a public inquiry. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:47:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/ICAC_set_to_air_McGurk_allegations_421673.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Mile_high_hostie_charged_with_assault_421650.html A former Qantas flight attendant who had sex with Ralph Fiennes has been charged with assaulting police. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:24:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Mile_high_hostie_charged_with_assault_421650.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Sea_Shepherd_heading_to_Freo_for_repair_421648.html The Sea Shepherd flagship Steve Irwin arrives in the west Australian port of Fremantle on Thursday. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:24:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Sea_Shepherd_heading_to_Freo_for_repair_421648.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/IMF_predicts_growth_for_Australia_421634.html The IMF has predicted global economic growth of 3.9 per cent for this year. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:08:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/IMF_predicts_growth_for_Australia_421634.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Sighting_of_missing_millionaire_reported_421638.html There has been an unconfirmed sighting of Melbourne millionaire Herman Rockefeller in rural Vic. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:08:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Sighting_of_missing_millionaire_reported_421638.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Cyclone_Olga_expected_to_re-form_421639.html A cyclone warning has been issued for communities along the north Queensland/Northern Territory border. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:07:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Cyclone_Olga_expected_to_re-form_421639.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Australia_not_racist_-_Bligh_421637.html Queensland's political leaders say Australia is not a racist country, despite recent attacks on Indians. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:06:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Australia_not_racist_-_Bligh_421637.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Ex-Australian_soldier_faces_execution_421636.html PM Kevin Rudd says the govt will intervene in the case of an ex-soldier sentenced to death in Afghanistan. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:05:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Ex-Australian_soldier_faces_execution_421636.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Economy_to_recover_slowly_-_Access_421635.html Access Economics says the Australian economy will recover in 2010 but it will be a slow comeback. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:04:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Economy_to_recover_slowly_-_Access_421635.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Drunk_Australia_Day_revellers_arrested_421633.html Police arrested 89 people, mostly for drunken behaviour, in NSW on Australia Day. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:04:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/27/Drunk_Australia_Day_revellers_arrested_421633.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Elderly_woman_struck_killed_by_car_421542.html An elderly woman has died after being hit by a car at Carlton, in Melbourne's inner north. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:40:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Elderly_woman_struck_killed_by_car_421542.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/NSW_police_arrest_40_on_Australia_Day_421538.html At least 40 people have been arrested for unruly behaviour during Australia Day 2010 celebrations in NSW. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:58:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/NSW_police_arrest_40_on_Australia_Day_421538.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Elderly_woman_critical_after_Qld_assault_421537.html Police have released an image of a man accused of critically injuring an elderly woman in an attack in Qld. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:55:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Elderly_woman_critical_after_Qld_assault_421537.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Beach_cricket_the_highlights_for_SA_421536.html National staples of cricket and the beach have highlighted South Australia's celebrations of Australia Day. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:42:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Beach_cricket_the_highlights_for_SA_421536.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/New_tunnel_used_for_citizenship_ceremony_421534.html Brisbane's first major road tunnel was the venue for a citizenship ceremony that created new Aussies. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:40:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/New_tunnel_used_for_citizenship_ceremony_421534.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Cyclone_warning_as_Olga_may_reintensify_421524.html A cyclone warning has been declared for areas between Burketown in Qld and Port Roper in the NT. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:47:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Cyclone_warning_as_Olga_may_reintensify_421524.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Missing_millionaire_sighting_421511.html There has been an unconfirmed sighting of Melbourne millionaire Herman Rockefeller in rural Vic. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:56:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Missing_millionaire_sighting_421511.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Indians_welcomed_by_Chris_Evans_421489.html Chris Evans has used an Australia Day address to welcome Indians sworn in as new Australian citizens. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:17:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Indians_welcomed_by_Chris_Evans_421489.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/New_citizens_welcomed_by_PM_421488.html New Australian citizens have been welcomed in a Canberra ceremony attended by PM Kevin Rudd. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:13:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/New_citizens_welcomed_by_PM_421488.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Man_dies_in_NSW_car_crash_421485.html One man is dead and another seriously injured after a single car crash on the NSW mid north coast. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:04:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Man_dies_in_NSW_car_crash_421485.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Five_men_charged_over_Indian_attacks_421477.html Five men have been charged following an attack on two Indian students in central Melbourne last night. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:47:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Five_men_charged_over_Indian_attacks_421477.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Mike_Rann_cancels_appearance_421467.html Mike Rann cancelled a public appearance because a woman alleging an affair with him was present. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:17:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Mike_Rann_cancels_appearance_421467.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Gillard_sidesteps_vigilante_claims_421461.html The opposition has accused Julia Gillard of stirring conflict between teachers and parents. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:54:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Gillard_sidesteps_vigilante_claims_421461.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/ETS_debate_to_continue_in_parliament_421458.html The federal government will put its troubled Emissions Trading Scheme before parliament next week. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:41:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/ETS_debate_to_continue_in_parliament_421458.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/PMs_nephew_in_trouble_with_police_421443.html The PM's nephew has been removed from Melbourne Park after staging a protest dressed in Ku Klux Klan attire. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:35:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/PMs_nephew_in_trouble_with_police_421443.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Man_drowns_on_NSW_beach_421442.html A 61-year-old Sydney man has died after body surfing with a friend at a NSW beach, north of Newcastle. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:25:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Man_drowns_on_NSW_beach_421442.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/PMs_nephew_dressed_in_KKK_attire_421443.html The PM's nephew has been removed from Melbourne Park after staging a protest dressed in Ku Klux Klan attire. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:25:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/PMs_nephew_dressed_in_KKK_attire_421443.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/The_Wiggles_recognised_on_Australia_Day_421440.html The Wiggles have been recognised on Australia Day for their services to children's entertainment. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:24:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/The_Wiggles_recognised_on_Australia_Day_421440.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/McGorry_praises_govt_on_asylum_seekers_421439.html Australian of the Year Professor McGorry has backed away from his criticism of asylum seeker policy. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:21:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/McGorry_praises_govt_on_asylum_seekers_421439.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Rudd_positive_about_Australias_future_421373.html Kevin Rudd says he's 'supremely optimistic' about the future as the nation celebrates Australia Day. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:13:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Rudd_positive_about_Australias_future_421373.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Man_shot_dead_after_siege_in_QLD_421374.html An eight-hour siege in central Queensland has ended with a man turning the gun on himself. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:13:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Man_shot_dead_after_siege_in_QLD_421374.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Police_looking_to_crack_down_on_louts_421372.html Qld police are preparing for a rowdy Australia Day stepping up patrols to crack down on unruly behaviour. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:13:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Police_looking_to_crack_down_on_louts_421372.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Spencer_gets_support_from_fellow_farmers_421371.html Pete Spencer may have ended his hunger strike but other farmers are taking up his cause in droves. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:13:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Spencer_gets_support_from_fellow_farmers_421371.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Body_found_in_car_in_Sydneys_south_421369.html A body has been found in a burnt out car south of Sydney. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:13:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Body_found_in_car_in_Sydneys_south_421369.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Two_Indians_bashed_in_Melbourne_421368.html Eight men have been arrested after two Indians were bashed in Melbourne city centre. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:13:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Two_Indians_bashed_in_Melbourne_421368.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Police_locate_millionaires_car_421367.html Police have appealed to missing millionaire Herman Rockefeller to contact them, after finding his car. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:13:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Police_locate_millionaires_car_421367.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Another_man_drowns_on_a_NSW_beach_421366.html A 61-year-old man has become the fourth person in a week to drown at a NSW beach. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:13:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Another_man_drowns_on_a_NSW_beach_421366.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Record_number_of_new_Australian_citizens_421365.html A record number of new Australians will be sworn in across the country today. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:13:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/26/Record_number_of_new_Australian_citizens_421365.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Man_arrested_over_mock_bomb_stunt_421218.html A man has been arrested at Sydney airport after a mock bomb was found during luggage screening in Perth. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:13:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Man_arrested_over_mock_bomb_stunt_421218.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Food_wastage_crusader_named_Local_Hero_421166.html Food wastage crusader Ronni Khan has been named Australia's Local Hero for 2010. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:42:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Food_wastage_crusader_named_Local_Hero_421166.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/TV_chef_wins_Senior_Aussie_award_421162.html TV chef Maggie Beer has been named Senior Australian of the Year by Kevin Rudd. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:27:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/TV_chef_wins_Senior_Aussie_award_421162.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Donaldson_named_Young_Aust_of_Year_421160.html SAS Trooper and Victoria Cross recipient Mark Donaldson has been named Young Australian of the Year. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:10:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Donaldson_named_Young_Aust_of_Year_421160.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Australian_of_the_Year_named_421159.html Youth psychiatrist Prof Patrick McGorry has been named Australian of the Year. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:07:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Australian_of_the_Year_named_421159.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Queensland_cyclone_threats_weaken_421154.html The threat to Qld's north appears to have passed as ex-cyclones Neville and Olga continue to weaken. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:36:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Queensland_cyclone_threats_weaken_421154.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Soapie_actor_admits_cocaine_possession_421150.html Home and Away star Todd Lasance has pleaded guilty to possessing 0.36 grams of cocaine. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:32:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Soapie_actor_admits_cocaine_possession_421150.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/My_School_web_page_ready_to_launch_421142.html The controversial website giving information on the performance of all schools will begin on Thursday. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:56:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/My_School_web_page_ready_to_launch_421142.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Gillard_supports_current_Aussie_flag_421138.html Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard says Australia's flag should remain as it is . Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:46:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Gillard_supports_current_Aussie_flag_421138.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Asylum_boat_explosion_inquest_begins_421109.html A fire that caused an explosion on board an asylum seeker vessel which killed five men was deliberately lit. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:53:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Asylum_boat_explosion_inquest_begins_421109.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Half_a_million_take_sickies_421084.html A record half a million Australians are chucking a sickie today ditching work in favour of a long weekend. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:34:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Half_a_million_take_sickies_421084.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Rudd_applauds_Aus_of_Year_candidates_421079.html Kevin Rudd says the Australian of the Year finalists are proof the Aussies spirit remains alive and well. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:29:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Rudd_applauds_Aus_of_Year_candidates_421079.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Man_dies_in_Oxley_Highway_crash_421072.html A man has died after a truck and van collided on the Oxely Highway near Gunnedah in northwest NSW. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:09:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Man_dies_in_Oxley_Highway_crash_421072.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Melbourne_millionaire_still_missing_421029.html The Toyota Prius of missing businessman Herman Rockerfeller has been located in Ballan, Victoria. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:50:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Melbourne_millionaire_still_missing_421029.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Olga_drenches_Nth-Qld_in_rain_421028.html Ex-cyclones Olga and Neville have dumped heavy rain across QLD, with the regions on alert for flooding. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:50:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Olga_drenches_Nth-Qld_in_rain_421028.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Victorian_man_in_court_over_teens_death_421027.html A man will appear in a Melbourne court today charged with murdering a teenager at an 18th birthday party. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:50:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Victorian_man_in_court_over_teens_death_421027.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Alleged_jewel_thief_to_face_Thai_court_421026.html A Melbourne man will appear in a court after he was arrested on suspicion of stealing a million dollar ring. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:50:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Alleged_jewel_thief_to_face_Thai_court_421026.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/NSW_man_dies_in_gyrocropter_crash_421025.html A 67-year-old man is dead after crashing his gyrocopter in southern New South Wales. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:49:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/NSW_man_dies_in_gyrocropter_crash_421025.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Martin_pushes_for_a_new_Australian_flag_421024.html Former television journalist Ray Martin is leading a new push to replace the Australian flag. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:49:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Martin_pushes_for_a_new_Australian_flag_421024.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Population_growth_to_strain_health_funds_421023.html Kevin Rudd says national health spending is set to rise 12-fold by 2050 as the population ages. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:49:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Population_growth_to_strain_health_funds_421023.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Abbotts_budgie_smugglers_UnAustralian_421022.html Tony Abbott's pre-leadership budgie smuggling display has earned him an UnAustralian award. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:49:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Abbotts_budgie_smugglers_UnAustralian_421022.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/More_to_do_on_domestic_violence_421021.html Australian of the Year nominee Patricia Eastel says there is more to do to battle against domestic violence. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:49:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/More_to_do_on_domestic_violence_421021.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Airport_security_below_par_says_expert_421020.html An aviation expert has warned it may only be a matter of time before Australia suffers a terrorist attack. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:49:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Airport_security_below_par_says_expert_421020.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Father_drowns_trying_to_save_sons_421019.html A man has drowned in rough seas off the NSW south coast trying to save three boys, including his two sons. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:49:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Father_drowns_trying_to_save_sons_421019.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Christmas_Island_over-capacity_say_Oppn_420902.html With the arrival of two more boats the Opposition says that the Christmas Island centre is inadequate. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:01:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/25/Christmas_Island_over-capacity_say_Oppn_420902.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Boats_will_continue_to_come_-Smith_420851.html Stephen Smith says the monsoon season is not expected to deter asylum seekers from trying to reach Aust. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:15:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Boats_will_continue_to_come_-Smith_420851.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Stosur_Hewitt_to_kickoff_Australia_Day_420850.html Lleyton Hewitt and Samantha Stosur will start Australia Day early with their big matches at the Aust Open. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:15:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Stosur_Hewitt_to_kickoff_Australia_Day_420850.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Seizures_of_lasers_skyrocket_420849.html The number of illegal lasers seized by Customs has doubled in the past six months. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:15:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Seizures_of_lasers_skyrocket_420849.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/No_celebs_for_Australian_of_the_Year_420848.html Australia has turned its back on celebrities, with the Australian of the Year likely to be a new face. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:15:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/No_celebs_for_Australian_of_the_Year_420848.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Inquest_into_asylum_seeker_blast_420847.html A coronial inquest into an asylum seeker boat explosion that killed five Afghanis will begin next week. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:15:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Inquest_into_asylum_seeker_blast_420847.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Debate_to_move_Aust_Day_-Keneally_420846.html Author Thomas Keneally says Australia Day should possibly be moved to another date. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:15:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Debate_to_move_Aust_Day_-Keneally_420846.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Body_of_a_man_found_Sydneys_west_420845.html A man's body has been found in Sydney's West with police treating the death as suspicious. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:15:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Body_of_a_man_found_Sydneys_west_420845.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/SA_police_hunt_pizza_robbers_420844.html South Australian police are hunting two armed men who robbed a pizza bar late on Saturday night. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:15:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/SA_police_hunt_pizza_robbers_420844.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/New_system_will_help_DoCS_-Premier_420843.html Suspected cases of child abuse will be dealt with by other NSW state govt agencies freeing up DoCS. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:15:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/New_system_will_help_DoCS_-Premier_420843.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Teenager_dies_after_stabbing_420842.html A teenage boy has died after being stabbed in the Melbourne suburb of Edithvale. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:15:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Teenager_dies_after_stabbing_420842.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/School_site_wont_solve_issues_-Oppn_420841.html The federal opposition says the My School website will highlight problems and not solve them. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:15:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/School_site_wont_solve_issues_-Oppn_420841.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Family_of_missing_man_plead_420840.html The family of a missing millionaire businessman has pleaded for public help in finding him. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:15:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Family_of_missing_man_plead_420840.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/No_to_a_big_Australia_-Dick_Smith_420839.html Dick Smith says plans to massively boost Australia's population are a bad idea and must be stopped. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:15:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/No_to_a_big_Australia_-Dick_Smith_420839.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/All_calm_in_Qld_as_Olga_hits_420838.html Cyclone Olga has hit Port Douglas but has been downgraded to a category 1 cyclone. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:15:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/All_calm_in_Qld_as_Olga_hits_420838.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Police_retrace_slaying_of_Indian_420837.html Police have retraced slain Indian student Nitin Garg's final moments in a bid to catch his killer. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:15:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Police_retrace_slaying_of_Indian_420837.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Showdown_to_come_over_My_School_site_420836.html A showdown is looming between the federal govt and teachers over the new My School website. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:15:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Showdown_to_come_over_My_School_site_420836.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Jess_Watson_emerges_from_storm_420677.html Teenage sailor Jessica Watson has emerged unscathed after being hit by a massive storm. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:28:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Jess_Watson_emerges_from_storm_420677.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Thousands_treated_at_Sydneys_BDO_420670.html More than 1500 people have been treated by paramedics during Sydney's Big Day Out music festival. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:10:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Thousands_treated_at_Sydneys_BDO_420670.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Residents_warned_to_prepare_for_cyclone_420664.html Residents in far north Queensland have been warned to start preparing for tropical cyclone Olga. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:36:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Residents_warned_to_prepare_for_cyclone_420664.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Aussies_pay_most_globally_for_text_msgs_420655.html Australians are paying the highest prices in the world for text messages. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:28:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Aussies_pay_most_globally_for_text_msgs_420655.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Teen_charged_over_Sydney_stabbing_420652.html A teenager's been arrested and charged after a double stabbing in western Sydney. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:03:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Teen_charged_over_Sydney_stabbing_420652.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/The_governments_new_economy_plan_420630.html Kevin Rudd plans to push ahead with major infrastructure projects to combat Australia's ageing population. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:44:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/The_governments_new_economy_plan_420630.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Rudd_answers_US_aid_call_420629.html RAAF air traffic controllers will be deployed to Haiti next week to help the movement of relief supplies. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:54:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Rudd_answers_US_aid_call_420629.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Two_illegal_boats_intercepted_off_WA_420609.html Australian authorities intercept two more boats carrying 70 asylum seekers. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:07:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Two_illegal_boats_intercepted_off_WA_420609.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Indian_students_final_actions_reenacted_420608.html Police have retraced Indian student Nitin Garg's final moments in Melbourne to try to catch his killer. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:05:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Indian_students_final_actions_reenacted_420608.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Schools_will_be_rated_420607.html The govt is launching a 'My School' website on Thursday which will rate schools based on 16 categories. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:03:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Schools_will_be_rated_420607.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Police_stunned_by_teenage_crash_420611.html Three 15-year-old girls have been seriously injured in country Victoria after another high speed car crash. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:02:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/24/Police_stunned_by_teenage_crash_420611.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Two_boats_intercepted_off_WA_420571.html Authorities have intercepted two boats carrying about 70 asylum seekers off the north coast of WA. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:12:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Two_boats_intercepted_off_WA_420571.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Aboriginal_man_dies_in_custody_in_NT_420570.html An investigation has been launched into the death in custody of a 34-year-old Aboriginal man in Darwin. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:12:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Aboriginal_man_dies_in_custody_in_NT_420570.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Utility_price_rises_rough_on_pensioners_420569.html A new rise in utility prices is set to deal a vicious blow to pensioners already struggling financially. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:12:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Utility_price_rises_rough_on_pensioners_420569.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Abbott_playing_race_card_-Greens_420568.html The Greens have accused Opposition Leader Tony Abbott of playing the race card on the eve of Australia Day. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:12:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Abbott_playing_race_card_-Greens_420568.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Bans_on_toy-like_cigarette_lighters_420567.html A ban on the sale of toy-like cigarette lighters in Queensland is now in place. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:12:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Bans_on_toy-like_cigarette_lighters_420567.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Two_men_charged_in_Indian_bashing_case_420566.html Two men have been charged over the robbery and assault of an Indian national in Brisbane. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:12:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Two_men_charged_in_Indian_bashing_case_420566.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Toddler_survives_deadly_snake_bite_420565.html A toddler has survived the bite of a highly venomous snake at a day care centre northeast of Perth. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:12:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Toddler_survives_deadly_snake_bite_420565.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/P-plate_driver_100kmh_over_limit_420564.html A 19-year-old Sydney p-plate driver has been caught doing 191km/h, 100km/h above the speed limit. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:12:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/P-plate_driver_100kmh_over_limit_420564.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Teen_returns_home_from_Thai_jail_420563.html A Sydney teenager has arrived home after spending two nights in a Thai jail during a schoolies trip. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:12:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Teen_returns_home_from_Thai_jail_420563.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Australian_made_product_sales_rise_420562.html Australians are buying more Australian made products than ever before, according to a new study. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:12:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Australian_made_product_sales_rise_420562.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Afghan_reservist_numbers_same_-Govt_420561.html The government insists it has no plans to increase the Afghan troop presence with more army reserves. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:12:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Afghan_reservist_numbers_same_-Govt_420561.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Heatwave_breaks_as_temperatures_drop_420560.html The NSW heatwave has broken, with temperatures plummeting across the state. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:12:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Heatwave_breaks_as_temperatures_drop_420560.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Residents_warned_to_prepare_for_TC_Olga_420559.html Residents in far north Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:12:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Residents_warned_to_prepare_for_TC_Olga_420559.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/John_Williamson_fined_by_police_420462.html Australian country music star John Williamson has been fined $250 for riding in the back of a ute. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:34:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/John_Williamson_fined_by_police_420462.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Keneally_visits_country_music_festival_420461.html NSW Premier Christina Keneally has visited the country music festival in Tamworth. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:34:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Keneally_visits_country_music_festival_420461.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Police_to_reconstruct_Indian_mans_murder_420445.html The final moments of Nitin Garg's life will be reconstructed in a bid to catch the Indian student's killer. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:10:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Police_to_reconstruct_Indian_mans_murder_420445.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Desal_plants_to_cost_taxpayers_420441.html Australians are being warned to expect bills to rise as state governments plan to build desalination plants Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:48:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Desal_plants_to_cost_taxpayers_420441.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Reservists_sent_to_Afghanistan_420437.html Army reserves are being considered to take over the frontline from Aussie troops in Afghanistan. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:09:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Reservists_sent_to_Afghanistan_420437.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Abbott_Some_migrants_oppose_equality_420367.html Tony Abbott has used an Australia Day Council address in Vic to raise controversial immigration issues. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:35:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Abbott_Some_migrants_oppose_equality_420367.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Catastrophic_conditions_for_WA_fires_420370.html West Australian fire authorities are bracing for a return to catastrophic conditions today. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:09:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Catastrophic_conditions_for_WA_fires_420370.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Parents_plea_to_keep_killer_behind_bars_420369.html A Perth couple is pleading with WA's Attorney General to keep their son's killer in jail. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:08:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Parents_plea_to_keep_killer_behind_bars_420369.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Volvo_says_NSW_laws_risk_young_lives_420324.html Volvo says new child seat laws in New South Wales could cost lives or increase serious injuries. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:03:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Volvo_says_NSW_laws_risk_young_lives_420324.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/New_South_Wales_sizzles_420326.html A total fire ban is in place for most of southern NSW as temperatures push past 40 degrees. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:02:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/New_South_Wales_sizzles_420326.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Tamworth_all_set_for_Music_Awards_420325.html The 38th annual Country Music Awards will be hosted by sister act The McClymonts this evening in Tamworth. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:02:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Tamworth_all_set_for_Music_Awards_420325.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Hosts_of_bbqs_warned_to_be_careful_420323.html Emergency services workers are urging people planning a bbq this Australia Day to be responsible. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:01:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Hosts_of_bbqs_warned_to_be_careful_420323.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Police_make_48_arrests_at_BDO_420322.html Police are warning of the potentially lethal combination of heat and drugs at the Big Day Out in Sydney. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:01:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Police_make_48_arrests_at_BDO_420322.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Fire_risk_for_residents_in_Grampians_420321.html A large bushfire burning in the Grampians National Park has been brought under control. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:01:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/23/Fire_risk_for_residents_in_Grampians_420321.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Woman_who_stabbed_baby_walks_420275.html A woman convicted of fatally stabbing her 15-month-old daughter has walked free from a Perth court. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:16:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Woman_who_stabbed_baby_walks_420275.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Fire_crews_contain_SA_fires_420274.html Fire crews have contained blazes which were threatening homes in South Australia. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:16:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Fire_crews_contain_SA_fires_420274.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Education_tax_refund_cash_left_420273.html Not enough Australian parents are taking advantage of a tax refund for back-to-school expenses. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:16:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Education_tax_refund_cash_left_420273.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/SA_man_charged_with_20m_Uni_fraud_420272.html An Adelaide man has been arrested and charged with stealing more than $20 million from a university. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:16:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/SA_man_charged_with_20m_Uni_fraud_420272.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Second_federal_Labor_MP_quitting_420271.html Veteran Labor MP Annette Ellis is quitting and will not seek re-election in her seat of Canberra. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:16:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Second_federal_Labor_MP_quitting_420271.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/ABC_may_have_spoilt_Hottest_song_420270.html The ABC may have spoilt an Australia Day tradition by leaking the winner of the 2009 Triple J Hottest 100. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:16:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/ABC_may_have_spoilt_Hottest_song_420270.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Doug_the_koala_dies_during_operation_420269.html The baby koala shot with a slug gun has died on the operating table. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:16:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Doug_the_koala_dies_during_operation_420269.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Firefighters_battling_Hunter_blaze_420268.html About 90 firefighters are working to protect properties from a bushfire in the NSW Hunter Valley. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:16:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Firefighters_battling_Hunter_blaze_420268.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Hefty_jail_given_over_Zammits_death_420267.html Jail sentences given over the bashing death of Doujon Zammit have brought little relief to his parents. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:16:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Hefty_jail_given_over_Zammits_death_420267.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Bushfire_warning_for_Victoria_420266.html A bushfire warning has been issued to residents living near the Grampians National Park in Victoria. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:16:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Bushfire_warning_for_Victoria_420266.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Hoons_in_Vic_to_get_cars_crushed_420265.html The Victorian government and opposition have both announced plans to crush the cars of hoons. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:16:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Hoons_in_Vic_to_get_cars_crushed_420265.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Man_will_face_court_over_carjacking_420264.html The firearm used to threaten two women during a Sydney carjacking has been recovered. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:16:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Man_will_face_court_over_carjacking_420264.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Big_Day_Out_sizzles_in_hot_Sydney_420263.html Music fans dropped like flies in scorching heat at the Big Day Out in Sydney on Friday. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:16:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Big_Day_Out_sizzles_in_hot_Sydney_420263.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Work_hard_to_get_tax_reward_-Swan_420262.html The federal government wants a tax system that rewards hard work, Treasurer Wayne Swan says. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:16:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Work_hard_to_get_tax_reward_-Swan_420262.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Kane_gets_bail_in_Moran_case_420261.html A woman accused of helping plan the murder of gangland figure Des Moran has been granted bail. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:16:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Kane_gets_bail_in_Moran_case_420261.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/AFP_seizes_50kg_of_ice_from_China_420260.html A massive bust in Sydney has seen $20 million worth of the drug ice found in car parts imported from China. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:16:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/AFP_seizes_50kg_of_ice_from_China_420260.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Man_run_over_by_his_own_car_420126.html A Melbourne man is in a critical condition after he was run over by his own car. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:27:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Man_run_over_by_his_own_car_420126.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/William_wont_change_republicans_420118.html Malcolm Turnbull has told the Brits that Prince William's visit won't change the republican debate. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:05:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/William_wont_change_republicans_420118.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Woolies_food_push_leads_the_way_420096.html Woolworths is boosting its surplus food donations to the needy. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:55:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Woolies_food_push_leads_the_way_420096.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Woman_charged_over_Des_Moran_gets_bail_420089.html A woman accused of the murder of gangland figure Des Moran smiled as she learned she would get bail. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:06:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Woman_charged_over_Des_Moran_gets_bail_420089.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Army_cadets_contract_contagious_virus_420017.html Army cadets and soldiers at Qld's Canungra Barracks, are being treated for a highly contagious virus. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:46:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Army_cadets_contract_contagious_virus_420017.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Tax_review_will_hit_low_income_earners_419998.html Low-paid workers in Australia could lose salary perks of up to $30,000 under changes to the tax system. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:00:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Tax_review_will_hit_low_income_earners_419998.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Man_charged_over_carjacking_419988.html A 28 yr old man has been charged following the carjacking of a woman at gunpoint in Sydney's west. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:31:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Man_charged_over_carjacking_419988.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Fire_crews_on_alert_as_temperatures_rise_419985.html Fire crews have been put on high alert with searing temperatures expected across the south-east today. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:08:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Fire_crews_on_alert_as_temperatures_rise_419985.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Temperatures_rise_for_the_BDO_419947.html Sydney's Big Day Out revellers are being warned to take care due to high temperatures today and tomorrow. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:30:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Temperatures_rise_for_the_BDO_419947.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/BDO_revellers_warned_about_extreme_heat_419939.html Sydney's Big Day Out revellers are being warned to take care due to high temperatures today and tomorrow. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:54:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/BDO_revellers_warned_about_extreme_heat_419939.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/RailCorp_warned_CBD_Metro_was_risky_419936.html Safety warnings about the risk to central Sydney's rail network from the proposed CBD metro were ignored. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:53:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/RailCorp_warned_CBD_Metro_was_risky_419936.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Another_horror_Melbourne_crash_funeral_419935.html The funeral of one of five young men killed in a car crash in Melbourne last weekend will be held today. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:51:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Another_horror_Melbourne_crash_funeral_419935.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Miners_evacuated_as_cyclone_approaches_419934.html A mining company has evacuated more than 200 employees, as tropical cyclone Magda approaches. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:51:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Miners_evacuated_as_cyclone_approaches_419934.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Cyclone_downgraded_for_now_419933.html A tropical low, off far north Queensland has been downgraded from a cyclone but is expected to re-intensify. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:50:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Cyclone_downgraded_for_now_419933.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/William_gives_formal_speech_to_end_tour_419884.html Prince William has ended his Australian tour speaking to an Australia Day reception in Melbourne. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:43:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/William_gives_formal_speech_to_end_tour_419884.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Child_abuse_rising_in_Australia_419883.html New data has shown child abuse and neglect in Australia has increased over the past year. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:41:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/22/Child_abuse_rising_in_Australia_419883.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Man_charged_over_gunpoint_carjacking_419879.html Police say they have charged a man who allegedly carjacked a woman at gunpoint in Sydney's west. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:32:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Man_charged_over_gunpoint_carjacking_419879.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Bouncer_guilty_of_Zammit_death_419878.html A Greek nightclub bouncer has been found guilty of causing the death of Australian Doujon Zammit. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:32:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Bouncer_guilty_of_Zammit_death_419878.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/William_drops_in_on_Aust_Open_419861.html Prince William has made a surprise visit to the Australian Open to watch world No.1 Roger Federer. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:55:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/William_drops_in_on_Aust_Open_419861.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Two_sought_over_stabbing_in_Sydney_419862.html Police have yet to come up with a motive for a suburban Sydney stabbing which has put a man in hospital. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:55:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Two_sought_over_stabbing_in_Sydney_419862.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Financier_charged_over_credit_scam_419860.html An unemployed financier has been charged over an elaborate credit card scam operating in Sydney's west. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:55:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Financier_charged_over_credit_scam_419860.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Drunk_driver_nabbed_around_funeral_419858.html A drunk-driver has been nabbed outside the funeral for one of five men killed in a car crash. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:55:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Drunk_driver_nabbed_around_funeral_419858.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Jury_in_Zammit_trial_undecided_419859.html A Greek jury has retired for the night without reaching a verdict in the Doujon Zammit case. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:55:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Jury_in_Zammit_trial_undecided_419859.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Cyclone_Magda_may_get_stronger_419857.html Kimberley coast residents have been warned cyclone Magda could develop into a category three storm. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:55:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Cyclone_Magda_may_get_stronger_419857.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Father_guility_son_not_in_Ryan_case_419856.html A father has been found guilty and his son not guilty of the murder of a 14-year-old Carly Ryan. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:55:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Father_guility_son_not_in_Ryan_case_419856.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Prince_gives_formal_speech_419855.html Prince William has ended his Australian tour speaking to an Australia Day reception in Melbourne. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:55:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Prince_gives_formal_speech_419855.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/William_visits_Vic_bushfire_victims_419778.html The people of Whittlesea have turned out to welcome Prince William as he met bushfire victims. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:19:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/William_visits_Vic_bushfire_victims_419778.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Some_caffeine_is_ok_for_pregnant_women_419752.html New guidelines show its safe for pregnant women to have up to three cups of instant coffee or Coke a day. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:01:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Some_caffeine_is_ok_for_pregnant_women_419752.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Report_shows_teenager_was_drunk_419735.html A Toxicology report shows 19 year old P-plater Steven Johnstone was drunk when he crashed. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:09:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Report_shows_teenager_was_drunk_419735.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Greens_propose_climate_scheme_419730.html The Greens have put forward a new climate change plan before federal parliament. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:35:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Greens_propose_climate_scheme_419730.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Mother_died_while_saving_kids_419656.html A mother may have been saving two of her children from a dangerous rip when she was swept out to sea. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:26:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Mother_died_while_saving_kids_419656.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Child_abuse_and_neglect_on_the_rise_419650.html There's new data showing child abuse and neglect in Australia has increased over the past year. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:00:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Child_abuse_and_neglect_on_the_rise_419650.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Total_fire_ban_for_northwest_Victoria_419648.html A total fire ban has been declared for northwest Victoria. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:44:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Total_fire_ban_for_northwest_Victoria_419648.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Govt_warned_to_stay_silent_on_Centaur_419644.html The fed govt was warned by Defence to stay silent over Japan's culpability in the sinking of Centaur. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:32:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Govt_warned_to_stay_silent_on_Centaur_419644.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/William_to_visit_bushfire_victims_419638.html Prince William's tour will take a sombre turn today when he visits a bushfire-ravaged town near Melbourne. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:17:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/William_to_visit_bushfire_victims_419638.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/RNS_to_provide_cancer_training_419584.html Sydney's Royal North Shore Hospital will become a regional hub for training in specialised cancer therapy. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:45:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/RNS_to_provide_cancer_training_419584.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Disease_threat_as_vaccinations_drops_419586.html Australia is facing the re-emergence of diseases not seen in wide circulation for decades. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:45:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Disease_threat_as_vaccinations_drops_419586.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Baby_boomers_reluctant_to_make_a_will_419585.html The Salvation Army says more than a million baby boomers do not have a will. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:44:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Baby_boomers_reluctant_to_make_a_will_419585.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Tai_Chi_may_fight_depression_419583.html A Tai Chi-based exercise program is being praised in the fight against depression, diabetes and obesity. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:42:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/21/Tai_Chi_may_fight_depression_419583.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/Man_charged_with_murder_six_years_on_419544.html A man has been charged with the murder of Melloney Menhennitt six years after her death. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:34:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/Man_charged_with_murder_six_years_on_419544.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/Qld_deputy_premier_Lucas_has_epilepsy_419509.html Queensland Deputy Premier Paul Lucas says epilepsy won't hold him back from political life. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:18:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/Qld_deputy_premier_Lucas_has_epilepsy_419509.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/Govt_coy_on_teacher_boycott_action_419494.html The government has refused to rule out action against teachers who boycott tests for a school league table. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:24:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/Govt_coy_on_teacher_boycott_action_419494.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/William_tells_of_harbour_city_love_419480.html Prince William says he is having such a 'terrific' time in Sydney he wants to buy a house in the city. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:26:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/William_tells_of_harbour_city_love_419480.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/NSW_stand_firm_on_water_allocation_419475.html A further 20 gigalitres of water for SA's parched Lower Lakes has been purchased by the federal govt. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:11:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/NSW_stand_firm_on_water_allocation_419475.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/Qld_to_review_road_safety_signs_419472.html The Queensland government will review signs around roadwork sites in a bid to reduce road deaths. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:04:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/Qld_to_review_road_safety_signs_419472.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/Cyclone_warning_for_Western_Australia_419469.html People on the coast line between Wyndham and Cockatoo Island have been warned of a possible cyclone. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:01:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/Cyclone_warning_for_Western_Australia_419469.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/Total_fire_ban_for_Mount_Lofty_Ranges_419463.html The CFS has advised a total fire ban is in place in the Mount Lofty Ranges for Thursday. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:39:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/Total_fire_ban_for_Mount_Lofty_Ranges_419463.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/Broome_Creek-Genoa_track_fire_419462.html The DSE advise that there is fire activity in the Genoa- Broome Creek Track area. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:35:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/Broome_Creek-Genoa_track_fire_419462.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/Smoke_visible_near_Parawa_419461.html The SA CFS advises people in and around Parawa that a large amount of smoke is visible in the area. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:33:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/Smoke_visible_near_Parawa_419461.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/Code_red_warning_for_Northern_Victoria_419455.html The CFA has issued a code red fire warning for Victoria's Mallee and Northern Country. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:12:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/Code_red_warning_for_Northern_Victoria_419455.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/Toddler_escapes_wall_collapse_419450.html A toddler has had a lucky escape after a wall collapsed on top of him in Melbourne's south east. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:02:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/Toddler_escapes_wall_collapse_419450.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/Pakula_names_as_Vic_transport_minister_419424.html Former union boss Martin Pakula has been announced as Victoria's new minister for public transport. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:28:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/Pakula_names_as_Vic_transport_minister_419424.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/NSW_govt_under_fire_after_tunnel_failure_419408.html The owner of Sydney's Lane Cove Tunnel, Connector Motorways has gone into receivership. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:58:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/NSW_govt_under_fire_after_tunnel_failure_419408.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/Melbourne_driver_four_times_over_limit_419396.html The driver of a car which crashed last week in Melbourne's north had a blood alcohol reading of 0.19. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:24:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/Melbourne_driver_four_times_over_limit_419396.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/William_charms_crowds_of_well-wishers_419392.html Prince William has met with hundreds of well-wishers at Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:14:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/William_charms_crowds_of_well-wishers_419392.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/Children_watched_on_as_parents_drowned_419391.html Three siblings have watched as their parents drowned while swimming on a NSW beach. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:12:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/20/Children_watched_on_as_parents_drowned_419391.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/19/Qld_deputy_premier_gets_back_to_work_419081.html Qld Deputy Premier Paul Lucas is expected to get back to work after being discharged from hospital. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:33:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/01/19/Qld_deputy_premier_gets_back_to_work_419081.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/12/18/National_road_toll_devastating_408042.html Police have described the first day of the Christmas road toll as 'devastating', with six lives lost. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:09:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/12/18/National_road_toll_devastating_408042.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/12/18/Teen_avoids_jail_for_killing_best_friend_408040.html A teenager charged with accidentally shooting a friend dead received a four-year good behaviour bond. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:08:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/12/18/Teen_avoids_jail_for_killing_best_friend_408040.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/12/07/Coalition_climate_policy_costs_less_403052.html Opposition leader Tony Abbott has refused to comment on Liberal climate policy costs. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 02:52:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/12/07/Coalition_climate_policy_costs_less_403052.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/12/07/Deceased_recovered_from_missing_plane_403051.html Searchers have found two fatalities and the wreckage of an ultralight plane missing in Victoria's north. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 02:52:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/12/07/Deceased_recovered_from_missing_plane_403051.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/10/28/Body_found_in_national_park_387686.html The body of an unidentified woman has been found in a body bag at a Sydney national park. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:05:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/10/28/Body_found_in_national_park_387686.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/10/04/Boy_missing_in_Sydneys_southwest_379123.html Police are seeking help to find a nine-year-old boy missing from his home in Sydney's southwest. Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:23:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/10/04/Boy_missing_in_Sydneys_southwest_379123.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/10/04/Wayne_Carey_sent_packing_from_US_379122.html Former AFL star Wayne Carey is no longer welcome in the US. Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:23:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/10/04/Wayne_Carey_sent_packing_from_US_379122.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/03/29/Students_tie_knot_get_bucks_316689.html Uni students are turning to marriage in order to receive government assistance. Sat, 28 Mar 2009 20:46:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/03/29/Students_tie_knot_get_bucks_316689.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/The_rain_keeps_coming_in_Qld_302624.html Heavy rain between Mackay and Townsville has closed two major highways. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:02:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/The_rain_keeps_coming_in_Qld_302624.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Thieves_steal_bushfire_donations_302623.html Two men have been arrested, charged with stealing donated money collected for the bushfire victims. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:02:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Thieves_steal_bushfire_donations_302623.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Patel_death_rates_were_a_concern_302608.html A court's been told a doctor, who worked with Jayant Patel, became concerned about the surgeon's abilities. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:56:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Patel_death_rates_were_a_concern_302608.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Surgeons_work_on_shark_victim_302607.html Surgeons in Sydney have worked for 10 hours to re-attach a surfer's left hand after the city's second shark attack. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:56:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Surgeons_work_on_shark_victim_302607.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/NSW_hopes_for_stimulus_share_302606.html The passing of the federal government's $42 billion stimulus package will boost jobs and help alleviate homelessness in NSW. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:56:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/NSW_hopes_for_stimulus_share_302606.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Healesville_residents_remain_alert_302605.html An urgent message has been issued to residents of Healesville, as fire activity in the area has increases. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:56:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Healesville_residents_remain_alert_302605.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Qld_rail_unions_agree_to_talk_302584.html Rail strikes planned may be called off after unions agreed to talks with Queensland Rail before the industrial umpire. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:51:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Qld_rail_unions_agree_to_talk_302584.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Karumba_low_on_drinking_water_302583.html A burst pipeline has left the flooded Gulf of Carpentaria town of Karumba with little fresh drinking water. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:51:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Karumba_low_on_drinking_water_302583.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Giudice_to_lead_Fair_Work_Australia_302582.html Justice Geoffrey Giudice will head up the federal government's new industrial umpire, Fair Work Australia. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:51:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Giudice_to_lead_Fair_Work_Australia_302582.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Greer_labels_govt_as_arsonists_302580.html Outspoken academic Germaine Greer has branded Australian authorities arsonists for failing to carry out regular burn-offs. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:51:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Greer_labels_govt_as_arsonists_302580.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Vic_fires_destroyed_1831_homes_302581.html A new assessment has shown almost 2,000 homes were lost in Victoria's bushfires. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:51:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Vic_fires_destroyed_1831_homes_302581.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Aboriginals_accuse_PM_of_inaction_302579.html Aborigines have accused Prime Minister Kevin Rudd stands accused of doing nothing to address Aboriginal disadvantage. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:51:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Aboriginals_accuse_PM_of_inaction_302579.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Ex-cop_charged_with_murders_302578.html A former police officer has been charged with the murder of Victoria Police informer Terence Hodson. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:51:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Ex-cop_charged_with_murders_302578.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Another_big_croc_checked_for_remains_302577.html Another large crocodile is being checked for human remains in far north Queensland, after boy's disappearance. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:51:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Another_big_croc_checked_for_remains_302577.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Babys_cause_of_death_unknown_302576.html A post mortem on a newborn baby found dead at a Sydney rubbish tip has failed to find a cause of death. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:51:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Babys_cause_of_death_unknown_302576.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Man_charged_over_Churchill_fire_302560.html A man's been charged over starting the deadly Churchill bushfire in Gippsland which killed 21 people. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:34:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Man_charged_over_Churchill_fire_302560.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/RBNZ_confident_funds_will_be_available_302523.html New Zealand banks about to foray back into world markets to raise money they need to continue lending at home. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:53:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/RBNZ_confident_funds_will_be_available_302523.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Police_hunting_for_arsonists_302520.html Investigators are closing in on arsonists believed to be responsible for bushfires near Melbourne. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:47:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Police_hunting_for_arsonists_302520.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Cause_of_death_unknown_for_dumped_baby_302519.html A post mortem on a newborn baby found dead at a Sydney rubbish tip has failed to find a cause of death. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:44:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Cause_of_death_unknown_for_dumped_baby_302519.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Stimulus_package_finally_passed_302514.html The federal government's stimulus package has passed the senate following discussions between the government and crossbenchers. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:03:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Stimulus_package_finally_passed_302514.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Children_killed_in_Australian_fire_fight_302513.html Children have died during a fire fight between Australian troops and Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:53:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Children_killed_in_Australian_fire_fight_302513.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Police_have_suspect_in_Ivanhoe_fires_302480.html A man is being sought by police over a scrub fire that threatened houses at East Ivanhoe. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:43:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Police_have_suspect_in_Ivanhoe_fires_302480.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Centrelink_makes_demands_of_fire_victims_302479.html Centrelink has been labelled insensitive after it sent letters to the destroyed homes of bushfire victims. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:42:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Centrelink_makes_demands_of_fire_victims_302479.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Stimulus_negotiations_to_continue_302471.html Independent senator Nick Xenophon has said that he has no set position ahead of a fresh round of stimulus package negotiations. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:07:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Stimulus_negotiations_to_continue_302471.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Bryce_to_visit_Ingham_flood_zone_302472.html Quentin Bryce will fly into Ingham this morning for a first hand look at the region's flood damage. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:07:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Bryce_to_visit_Ingham_flood_zone_302472.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Fire_survivors_trapped_by_road_blocks_302468.html Bushfire survivors in the tiny community of Narbethong have had to rely on the goodwill of the local pub. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:49:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Fire_survivors_trapped_by_road_blocks_302468.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Twins_lesbian_mums_win_compo_case_302467.html A lesbian couple who said having two IVF babies instead of one damaged their relationship have won $317,000 in compensation. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:49:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Twins_lesbian_mums_win_compo_case_302467.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Apology_useless_without_action-_Rudd_302466.html Last year's apology to the stolen generations risks becoming a dead letter unless the government tackles indigenous disadvantage. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:49:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Apology_useless_without_action-_Rudd_302466.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Hospital_staff_call_Patel_a_liar_302465.html The Patel's commital hearing was told yesterday the former head of surgery was a difficult man who'd lie to families. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:49:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Hospital_staff_call_Patel_a_liar_302465.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Emissions_trading_up_in_the_air_302464.html The federal government called a fresh inquiry into the emissions trading scheme. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:49:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Emissions_trading_up_in_the_air_302464.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Australians_dig_deep_for_fire_victims_302462.html More than 75 million dollars has been raised so far to help individuals and families rebuild their lives. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:47:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Australians_dig_deep_for_fire_victims_302462.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Five_children_die_in_battle_with_Taliban_302461.html Five children appear to have died in a firefight between Australian troops and Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:47:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/13/Five_children_die_in_battle_with_Taliban_302461.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Drought_increases_in_NSW_302361.html Hot weather and little rainfall last month has increased the area in NSW affected by drought. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:34:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Drought_increases_in_NSW_302361.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/CFA_volunteer_killed_in_house_fire_302359.html A CFA volunteer who spent the week battling bushfires has died in a suspicious house fire in Melbourne. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:21:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/CFA_volunteer_killed_in_house_fire_302359.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Prayers_offered_for_fire_victims_302355.html Prayers have been said for the victims of the devastating fires at a special mass, held at Melbourne's St Patrick's cathedral. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 07:39:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Prayers_offered_for_fire_victims_302355.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Special_fire_victims_fund_set_up_302354.html Families who have lost loved ones in the Victorian bushfires will receive a $10,000 compassion and bereavement payment. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 07:39:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Special_fire_victims_fund_set_up_302354.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/GG_visits_fire_ravaged_areas_302353.html The Governor-General has visited the fire zone to offer comfort and support on behalf of all Australians. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 07:39:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/GG_visits_fire_ravaged_areas_302353.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Fire_suspects_cleared_302332.html Two men have been cleared of any wrongdoing, after being detained in relation to the Victoria fires. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:43:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Fire_suspects_cleared_302332.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Fire_breaks_out_in_Melbourne_302331.html A large blaze has broken out at Yarra Bend Park in central Melbourne. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:43:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Fire_breaks_out_in_Melbourne_302331.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Diver_loses_arm_after_attack_302330.html A navy clearance diver attacked by a shark in Sydney Harbour has lost a hand and may lose a leg. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:43:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Diver_loses_arm_after_attack_302330.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Bracing_for_more_floods_302329.html Residents of Longreach in central Queensland are preparing for floods after the Thomson River broke its banks. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:43:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Bracing_for_more_floods_302329.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/500_continue_to_fight_Vic_fires_302328.html Around 500 fire-fighters have been working to keep two blazes in VIC apart, after lightning caused spot fires between them. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:43:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/500_continue_to_fight_Vic_fires_302328.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Calls_for_warning_system_302327.html A national emergency warning system is needed before the next fire season - Vic Emergency Services Commissioner Bruce Esplin. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:43:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Calls_for_warning_system_302327.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Stimulus_rejected_in_Senate_302326.html The Rudd government's $42 billion economic stimulus package has been rejected by parliament. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:43:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Stimulus_rejected_in_Senate_302326.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Bill_for_disasters_to_hit_180_million_302243.html Suncorp has said that the cost of insurance claims made for the recent bushfires floods is expected to be around $180 million. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:09:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Bill_for_disasters_to_hit_180_million_302243.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Govt_announces_Vic_fire_memorial_service_302239.html Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has announced a national memorial for the victims of Victoria's savage bushfires. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 01:46:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Govt_announces_Vic_fire_memorial_service_302239.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Australian_jobless_rate_hits_high_302235.html A slight rise in employment failed to stop the jobless rate jumping to 4.8 per cent. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 01:21:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Australian_jobless_rate_hits_high_302235.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Unemployment_rate_hits_new_high_302231.html A slight rise in employment failed to stop the jobless rate jumping to 4.8 per cent. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 01:09:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Unemployment_rate_hits_new_high_302231.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Two_arson_suspects_arrested_302230.html There have been two arrests in relation to Victoria's deadly bushfires. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 01:06:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Two_arson_suspects_arrested_302230.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Fire_fighters_successful__overnight_302225.html High temperatures and dry northerly winds are expected in Victoria on Wednesday next week. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:47:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Fire_fighters_successful__overnight_302225.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Linnell_to_plead_guilty_302133.html It's expected former Victoria Police media director Stephen Linnell will plead guilty when he faces court today. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:31:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Linnell_to_plead_guilty_302133.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/NSW_fire_fighters_to_stay_on_302130.html New South Wales's contribution to the Victorian fire fighting effort will continue until at least the end of next week. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:31:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/NSW_fire_fighters_to_stay_on_302130.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/American_fire_experts_to_help_out_302149.html 60 American experts are coming to Australia to help in the recovery after the worst bushfires in Victorian history. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:30:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/American_fire_experts_to_help_out_302149.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Bryce_to_visit_fire_and_flood_areas_302129.html Governor-General Quentin Bryce will today begin her four-day Australian tour of bushfire and flood affected areas. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:57:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Bryce_to_visit_fire_and_flood_areas_302129.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Flight_delays_if_controllers_strike_302135.html Air traffic controllers have could be moving a step closer to striking. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:29:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Flight_delays_if_controllers_strike_302135.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Climate_policy_change_to_stop_bushfires_302134.html Tim Flannery is urging the government to tighten up its climate change policy following the bushfires in Victoria. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:29:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Climate_policy_change_to_stop_bushfires_302134.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Race_to_clean_up_before_more_rain_hits_302132.html A race against time is underway in the flood-affected north where residents are cleaning up before possible new rainfall. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:29:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/12/Race_to_clean_up_before_more_rain_hits_302132.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Unidentified_body_washes_up_302064.html Police can't say whether a body washed up on a Newcastle beach could be that of a woman missing since Friday. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:52:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Unidentified_body_washes_up_302064.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Senate_negotiations_stall_302063.html Negotiations on the federal government's $42 billion stimulus plan appear to have stalled. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:52:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Senate_negotiations_stall_302063.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/NSW_charge_two_over_fires_302062.html Two teenagers have been charged over a fire near Lithgow, NSW. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:52:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/NSW_charge_two_over_fires_302062.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Patel_hearing_continues_302061.html A Queensland court's been told Jayant Patel was loud, opinionated and didn't like taking advice from colleagues. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:52:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Patel_hearing_continues_302061.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Millions_of_wildlife_lost_302060.html More than a million native animals may have perished in Victoria's fire inferno, a wildlife expert says. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:52:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Millions_of_wildlife_lost_302060.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Three_narrowly_escape_crash_302059.html Three men have had the narrowest of escapes when their car was hit by a train in Sydney. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:52:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Three_narrowly_escape_crash_302059.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Flood_victims_deal_with_new_threat_302058.html Six people have contracted flood-related infections in the north Queensland town of Ingham. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:52:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Flood_victims_deal_with_new_threat_302058.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Opp_wants_fire_review_302057.html The federal opposition wants parliament to establish a joint select committee to review the deadly Victorian bushfires. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:52:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Opp_wants_fire_review_302057.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/City_power_supplies_at_risk_302056.html Fires burning out of control could threaten Melbourne's water and gas supplies. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:52:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/City_power_supplies_at_risk_302056.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Up_to_100_lost_at_Marysville_302055.html Victorian premier John Brumby says up to 100 people may have died in the inferno that swept through the town of Marysville. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:52:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Up_to_100_lost_at_Marysville_302055.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Baby_found_at_rubbish_tip_302054.html A dead baby boy, just days old and wrapped in a blanket, has been found at a Sydney rubbish tip. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:52:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Baby_found_at_rubbish_tip_302054.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Navy_cancels_diving_302053.html All diving operations at Garden Bay, in Sydney Harbour, have been suspended after a Navy diver was attacked by a shark. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:52:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Navy_cancels_diving_302053.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Bogus_charity_collector_sprung_302052.html A man has been charged after he allegedly posed as a charity worker collecting money for the victims of Victoria's bushfires. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:52:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Bogus_charity_collector_sprung_302052.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Death_toll_could_reach_300_302051.html There are fears the death toll from Victoria's devastating bushfires could soar as high as 300. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:52:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Death_toll_could_reach_300_302051.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Aussie_cricketers_visit_fire_victims_302050.html Australia's cricketers have made a flying visit to bushfire-stricken Victoria today. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:52:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Aussie_cricketers_visit_fire_victims_302050.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Shark_attack_in_Sydney_301971.html A navy diver been injured after he was attacked by what experts believe is a dangerous bull shark, in Sydney Harbour. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:29:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Shark_attack_in_Sydney_301971.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Patel_contract_review_301961.html Jayant Patel was offered a four-year contract only months before the start of a public health inquiry into the surgeon's practices Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:17:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Patel_contract_review_301961.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Stay-or-go_safety_message_stays_in_place_301939.html Victorian Premier John Brumby says the stay-or-go bushfire advice to householder will stay in place. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:18:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Stay-or-go_safety_message_stays_in_place_301939.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Rain_to_return_to_Ingham_301851.html Even as Ingham begins to emerge from the mud locals are expecting just one more dry day. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:14:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Rain_to_return_to_Ingham_301851.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Socceroos_to_honour_fire_victims_301840.html Japanese soccer fans will have a chance to give to the Victorian bushfire appeal. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:26:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Socceroos_to_honour_fire_victims_301840.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Cooler_conditions_aid_Vic_fire_crews_301835.html Firefighters are using cool conditions to strengthen control lines around bushfires. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:18:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Cooler_conditions_aid_Vic_fire_crews_301835.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Fielding_demands_stimulus_changes_301825.html Senator Steve Fielding has warned the government he is unlikely to support its $42 billion stimulus package without changes. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:32:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/11/Fielding_demands_stimulus_changes_301825.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/River_of_money_flows_in_for_fire_victims_301804.html Public donations for bushfire victims have topped $30 million in just two days. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:27:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/River_of_money_flows_in_for_fire_victims_301804.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Parliamentary_hostilities_stay_on_hold_301803.html Parliamentary hostilities will remain on hold for another day with question time suspended due to the bushfire tragedies. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:27:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Parliamentary_hostilities_stay_on_hold_301803.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Temporary_morgue_set_up_in_Vic_301802.html A temporary morgue has been set up at Victoria's State Coronial Services Centre to accommodate the mounting toll of fire victims. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:27:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Temporary_morgue_set_up_in_Vic_301802.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/PM_outlines_army_relief_assistance_301801.html Mr Rudd's outlined Australian Defence Force assistance to the relief operation including more than 450 personnel. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:27:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/PM_outlines_army_relief_assistance_301801.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Frustration_for_returning_residents_301800.html Anger and frustration began to boil over on Tuesday as residents demanded they be allowed to return to their homes. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:27:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Frustration_for_returning_residents_301800.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/More_fires_to_come_with_climate_change_301774.html Environmentalists say Australia will face more terrifying bushfires as climate change takes hold. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:56:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/More_fires_to_come_with_climate_change_301774.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Bryces_plea_for_Australian_support_301768.html Governor-General Quentin Bryce has made a plea to Australians to think how they can best help victims of the bushfires. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:23:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Bryces_plea_for_Australian_support_301768.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Fire_authority_will_rebuild_communities_301767.html Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Christine Nixon will head a new bushfire recovery body to help communities rebuild. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:23:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Fire_authority_will_rebuild_communities_301767.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Farmers_gain_flood_disaster_relief_301766.html Flood-affected farmers in north-west Queensland can access discount loans and freight subsidies. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:23:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Farmers_gain_flood_disaster_relief_301766.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Poor_bushfire_communications_-_Brumby_301765.html Communications systems did not work as well as they should have during the devastating Victorian bushfires. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:23:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Poor_bushfire_communications_-_Brumby_301765.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Stay_at_home_policy_under_review_301558.html The NSW Rural Fire Commissioner says a well prepared home is the best place to seek shelter from fires. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:32:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Stay_at_home_policy_under_review_301558.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Army_interstate_firies_arrive_in_Vic_301560.html Australia's States and territories are sending firefighters and support personnel to help in Victoria. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:16:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Army_interstate_firies_arrive_in_Vic_301560.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Patel_committal_hearing_continues_301564.html A committal hearing against Doctor Jayant Patel will continue today, over the deaths of three patients at Bundaberg hospital. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:07:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Patel_committal_hearing_continues_301564.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/NSW_fire_arson_punishment_review_301561.html The punishment for those caught deliberately lighting bushfires in NSW could be toughened with an official state review. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:02:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/NSW_fire_arson_punishment_review_301561.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Search_fails_to_find_boy_seen_near_croc_301559.html A search has failed to find any trace of a five year old boy believed taken by a crocodile in Queensland. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:02:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Search_fails_to_find_boy_seen_near_croc_301559.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Stay_at_home_policy_under_review_301535.html The NSW Rural Fire Commissioner says a well prepared home is the best place to seek shelter from fires. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:17:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Stay_at_home_policy_under_review_301535.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Gang_of_ATM_raiders_strikes_again_301554.html A gang of ATM raiders has struck again, blowing up a cash machine in Sydney's south. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:12:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Gang_of_ATM_raiders_strikes_again_301554.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Sea_Shepherd_fed_up_with_whalers_301540.html The anti-whaling group the sea shepherd says it is ending their harassment of Japanese whalers in the Antarctic for the season. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:09:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Sea_Shepherd_fed_up_with_whalers_301540.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Employment_outlook_hits_20_year_low_301539.html A new survey shows the outlook for employment growth has slumped to its lowest level in 20 years. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:09:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Employment_outlook_hits_20_year_low_301539.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Croatian_police_to_analyse_footage_301538.html Croatian police say they will analyse camera footage taken outside the nightclub where Britt Lapthorne was last seen alive. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:09:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Croatian_police_to_analyse_footage_301538.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Senate_stimulus_inquiry_to_reconvene_301537.html The Senate inquiry into the federal government's $42 billion stimulus package will continue today. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:09:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Senate_stimulus_inquiry_to_reconvene_301537.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Qld_towns_begin_clean_up_from_floods_301536.html The massive job of cleaning up the flood ravaged town of Ingham in north Queensland will begin today. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:09:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Qld_towns_begin_clean_up_from_floods_301536.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Brumby_warns_of_worse_to_come_301534.html Victorian Premier John Brumby says the state's bushfire emergency will get worse before it gets better. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:09:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/Brumby_warns_of_worse_to_come_301534.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/171_killed_by_Victorian_fires_301529.html Victoria Police on Tuesday confirmed that 181 people have perished in the bushfires across the state. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:47:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/10/171_killed_by_Victorian_fires_301529.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/09/Victorias_hospitals_coping_with_influx_301274.html The Alfred Hospital, which specialises in burns victims, has taken 20 patients, nine are critical. Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:32:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/09/Victorias_hospitals_coping_with_influx_301274.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/09/Brumbys_grim_warning_of_days_ahead_301264.html Victorian Premier John Brumby has likened the fires endured by his state as 'hell on earth'. Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:08:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/09/Brumbys_grim_warning_of_days_ahead_301264.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/09/Ninety-three_dead_as_fires_rage_on_301216.html 130 people have been killed by bushfires in Victoria. Sun, 08 Feb 2009 18:47:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/09/Ninety-three_dead_as_fires_rage_on_301216.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/08/Troops_to_help_in_horrific_bushfires_301083.html The Australian army will be brought in to help in the worst bushfires in Victoria's history. Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:14:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/02/08/Troops_to_help_in_horrific_bushfires_301083.html