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Joyce Suggests Cutting Foreign Aid to Help Feed Australians

Feb 3, 2010, 3:00 am

Opposition finance spokesman Barnaby Joyce criticised after suggesting aid to the third world should be spent on reducing food costs in Australia.

Green Loans Scheme Still a Shambles: Milne

Feb 3, 2010, 2:00 am

Thousands employed under a federal government scheme to make homes environmentally friendly are struggling to find work, Australian Greens say.

President Obama to Make First Visit to Australia

Feb 2, 2010, 3:00 am

President Barack Obama will pay tribute to 70 years of diplomatic ties when he makes his first visit to Australia in March.

Farmers Call for Property Rights Referendum

Feb 2, 2010, 3:00 am

Over 1500 farmers are planning on marching on Parliament House calling for property rights to be included in the constitution.

Bligh Says Documents Aren't 'Smoking gun' on Asset Sales

Feb 2, 2010, 3:00 am

Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says two documents released on Monday are no proof that the government is planning an asset sale.

Govt Launches $43 Million Package to Prolong Working Life

Feb 1, 2010, 2:00 am

The government has launched a $43 million package to provide training and support for older Australians who want to work pass 65.

Kangaroo Island Roads Threatened by Funds Crisis

Feb 1, 2010, 1:00 am

Kangaroo Island, one of Australia's finest scenic gems, is so popular it might have to charge visitors an extra levy - to fix its dirt roads.

Rudd and Abbott to Square off in Parliament for the First Time

Jan 31, 2010, 6:00 am

Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott will use the resumption of parliament this week to push their climate change credentials.

US Trade Boost in Asia Will Benefit Other Exporters Says Bleich

Jan 28, 2010, 1:00 am

The United States move to expand its trade in Asia won't be done at the cost of Australia or other nations in the region, the US ambassador says.

Combet Defends Plans to Build Next Generation Subs in Aust

Jan 27, 2010, 9:00 am

With the Collins submarines in strife again, junior defence minister Greg Combet has defended plans to build the next generation of subs in Australia.

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