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Saturday, March 20, 2010
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Australia - National
Rudd Demotes Garrett in Bid to Get Govt Back on Track
Feb 26, 2010, 12:00 amThe former Midnight Oil frontman has been stripped of a key element of his environment portfolio, losing responsibility for energy efficiency, which now becomes part of the climate change department.
Rudd Begins Clean-up Job on Insulation mess
Feb 23, 2010, 6:00 pmPrime Minister Kevin Rudd has intervened to help workers caught up in the government's axed insulation program.
NZ Tries Diplomacy First to End Japan Whale Hunt
Feb 23, 2010, 5:00 pmNew Zealand says it will join Australia in seeking international legal action against Japan over its annual whale hunt in the Antarctic if negotiations fail to produce a diplomatic solution.
Julia Gillard Understanding of After-School Job Concerns
Feb 23, 2010, 5:00 pmFederal Employment Minister Julia Gillard can understand concerns about minimum-hour rules affecting teenagers working after school.
Labelling Misleading in Animal Derived Foods
Feb 23, 2010, 10:00 amFood labelling standards in Australia are misleading consumers about the conditions of local farm animals, says a leading animal rights group.
Nuclear Dump One Step Closer for Northern Territory
Feb 23, 2010, 12:00 amThe Northern Territory Outback site is moving closer to becoming the home of Australia's first national nuclear waste dump.
Scientists 'Improving Society'-Poll
Feb 23, 2010, 12:00 amScientists are "improving society", the majority of Australians believe.
Gallipoli Victoria Crosses to Go on Tour
Feb 23, 2010, 12:00 amAll nine of the Victoria Crosses awarded to Australians on Gallipoli are set to go on tour.
Traffic Congestion Could Cost $20 Billion by 2020-Treasury
Feb 23, 2010, 12:00 amThe cost of doing nothing to relieve traffic congestion in Australia's capital cities would almost double to $20 billion.
Camel Cull Plan Won't Deal With Increase, Farmers Say
Feb 22, 2010, 4:00 amPastoralists say a government plan to cull 350,000 camels over four years won't even deal with the expected natural increase in numbers.
