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Solution to Asylum Seeker Standoff Will Happen, Says Rudd
Nov 7, 2009, 1:00 amPrime Minister Kevin Rudd will not reveal how the government will end the Oceanic Viking asylum-seeker stand-off but is confident a solution is inevitable.
New Taxi Driver Tests a Step Forward, Says Albanese
Nov 5, 2009, 1:00 pmDrivers will have to pass an English language test, as well as tests to prove their ability to identify local roads and attractions and their ability to calculate fares.
ANU Considers Complaint Over Academic's Fiji Expulsion
Nov 4, 2009, 1:00 pmThe Australian National University (ANU) is considering making a formal complaint to the Fijian government over its treatment of academic Brij Lal.
Emissions Trading Scheme Won't Destroy Australian Agriculture, Says ABARE
Nov 3, 2009, 6:00 pmAustralia's agricultural output will be relatively unaffected if the federal government choose to include the sector in its emissions trading scheme.
Another Boatload Intercepted Off Aust Coast
Nov 3, 2009, 5:00 pmAnother boatload of suspected asylum seekers has been intercepted off the Australian coast.
Big Four Banks Match RBA With 25bp Rise to Variable Home Loans
Nov 3, 2009, 4:00 amAustralia's big four banks has passed on the rate rise to its variable home loans.
Rate Hike Tough for Families and Business, Says Swan
Nov 3, 2009, 12:00 amFederal Treasurer Wayne Swan says the interest rate rise is tough on Australian families and businesses.
Prime Minister's Literary Award Winners Announced
Nov 2, 2009, 4:00 amA 30-year-old Vietnamese immigrant has won the prestigious fiction prize of the Prime Minister's Literary Awards.
First Australians Offer Key to Tourism
Nov 2, 2009, 4:00 amTourists who visit Australia not experiencing the Aboriginal heritage and nature based tourism that is on offer.
World Bank: Australia a Model for Developing Nations
Nov 1, 2009, 1:00 amWorld Bank managing director Juan Jose Daboub says Australia can be a model for developing nations.
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