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Queensland Farmers Fear Plague may Follow Drought

Monday, June 30, 2008 6:03:00 PM

BRISBANE—Queensland farmers attempting to recover from years of drought are now keeping a wary eye on mouse numbers.   Full Story

Rising Petrol Prices a Worry for RBA-CommSec

Monday, June 30, 2008 6:01:00 PM

CANBERRA—Petrol prices rising to fresh record highs is likely to keep the Australia's central bank nervous about the inflation outlook, a leading economist says.   Full Story

Greens have Mandate to Force Change-Greens Leader Bob Brown

Sunday, June 29, 2008 6:09:00 PM

CANBERRA—The Greens will use the balance of power in the Senate responsibly to ensure the best outcomes for all Australians, party leader Bob Brown has promised.   Full Story

Franklin River Dam Anniversary

Sunday, June 29, 2008 6:08:00 PM

HOBART—Feelings still run like rapids over the Franklin River dam issue, more than two decades after the High Court stopped its construction.   Full Story

Cardinal Pell Would Back Apology from Pope at World Youth Day

Sunday, June 29, 2008 6:07:00 PM

SYDNEY—Sydney Catholic Archbishop George Pell has left the door open for the Pope to apologise to Australians who have been sexually and physically abused by Catholic clergy.   Full Story

Kalgoorlie to Have First Main Grid Solar Station

Sunday, June 29, 2008 6:06:00 PM

PERTH—The Western Australian mining town of Kalgoorlie will house the nation's first solar power station connected to a main grid, Premier Alan Carpenter says.   Full Story

ETS Revenue Should be Spent on Renewable Energy-Senator Brown

Sunday, June 29, 2008 6:05:00 PM

CANBERRA—Part of the revenue raised from an emissions trading scheme (ETS) should be invested in renewable energy, the Greens say.   Full Story

Economists Agree RBA Won't Raise Rates Next Week

Sunday, June 29, 2008 6:04:00 PM

SYDNEY—Mortgage holders are set to be spared more interest rate discomfort next week with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) expected to keep rates on hold.   Full Story

Treasurer Swan Flags Change in Aged Pension

Sunday, June 29, 2008 6:03:00 PM

MACKAY, Qld—Treasurer Wayne Swan has flagged a possible increase in the aged pension.   Full Story

Poll Puts Iemma's Leadership on Shaky Ground

Sunday, June 29, 2008 6:02:00 PM

SYDNEY—After weeks of defending the actions of his ministers, battling transport troubles and road gridlocks, NSW Premier Morris Iemma faces renewed speculation he has lost his grip on the state's ...   Full Story

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