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Monday, March 22, 2010
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Australia - National
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.
$47 Million Price Tag for Pink Batt Checks
Feb 22, 2010, 12:00 amTaxpayers will stump up an estimated $47 million for safety checks on homes fitted with pink batts.
Australia and Japan Agree to Disagree on Whaling
Feb 21, 2010, 7:00 amThe Australian and Japanese foreign ministers have agreed to disagree on the issue of whaling ahead of possible legal action by Australia.
Garnaut Says There's Still Hope for ETS
Feb 21, 2010, 6:00 amThe government's key climate adviser says it's not time to give up on an ETS although the politics remain diabolically difficult.
Doctors Worried About Cash-for-Organs Program
Feb 21, 2010, 6:00 amHospitals across Australia could be paid to harvest the organs of dead patients under a $17 million federal program.
New Energy Scheme Will Weed Out Shonky Operators, Says Garrett
Feb 18, 2010, 9:00 pmMr Garrett announced that the government's controversial home insulation scheme and the solar hot water rebate scheme will both end at the close of business on Friday.
Solar Panels Won't Cause Fires, Says Expert
Feb 17, 2010, 10:00 pmThe media reports sourced the concerns about the safety of solar panels to the CEC, but when Mr Warren was asked if he was worried about panels causing fires, he said "no".
Bali Nine Executions a 'Sensitive' Election Issue
Feb 16, 2010, 7:00 pmThe executions of three Australian drug couriers in Bali could be highly sensitive for the federal government in an election year, embassy officials have warned Indonesian authorities.
