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RAAF Bomber Found in Papua New Guinea

Sunday, June 29, 2008 6:01:00 PM

CANBERRA&mdashAn Australian bomber shot down by the Japanese in a remote region of Papua New Guinea during World War II has been found, 66 years later.   Full Story

Australia's Biggest Road Project Opens

Saturday, June 28, 2008 6:07:00 PM

The $2.5 billion EastLink roading project is officially open in Melbourne, five months ahead of schedule.   Full Story

Welcome Home for Troops

Saturday, June 28, 2008 6:03:00 PM

Brisbane turned it on for Australia's Iraq veterans today in the biggest military welcome home parade since World War II.   Full Story

Nemesis Joins Police Marine Fleet

Saturday, June 28, 2008 6:01:00 PM

A new police vessel designed to fight international crime and perform rescues in distant and dangerous waters will live up to its name, NSW Premier Morris Iemma says.   Full Story

Patel Recruits Australian Legal Team

Friday, June 27, 2008 6:07:00 PM

An Australian-based lawyer for Jayant Patel says he is confident the rogue surgeon will receive bail when he returns to Australia to face manslaughter charges.   Full Story

Brisbane Welcomes Home Troops From Iraq

Friday, June 27, 2008 6:05:00 PM

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will be among thousands of people expected in central Brisbane tomorrow to honour Australian soldiers who served in southern Iraq.   Full Story

Tax Cuts Likely Safe From Another Rate Rise - For Now

Friday, June 27, 2008 6:03:00 PM

Mortgage-burdened taxpayers will have a month, at least, to enjoy a new round of personal income tax cuts.   Full Story

Smith to Meet With Japanese Foreign Minister Over Whaling

Friday, June 27, 2008 6:01:00 PM

Foreign Minister Stephen Smith says he will raise the issue of whaling directly with his Japanese counterpart today.   Full Story

Croc Props Up a Territory Bar

Thursday, June 26, 2008 6:05:00 PM

It's not every day a croc wanders into a pub.   Full Story

Committeee Seeks Rethink of Int'l Police Info Sharing

Thursday, June 26, 2008 6:03:00 PM

Federal police should be barred from sharing information with other countries if it exposes Australian citizens to the death penalty, a parliamentary committee says.   Full Story

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