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BBC hits back at Newman in climate row - 03/12/2010 01:32 AM

THE BBC says ABC chairman Maurice Newman was wrong to criticise a BBC climate journalist who he alleged sat on emails about the Climategate affair.

PM pressed to reveal safety warnings - 03/12/2010 12:28 AM

THE Opposition has called on Kevin Rudd to reveal the warnings he received of safety issues with the government's bungled home insulation scheme.

Health vote puts Obama trip in doubt - 03/12/2010 12:08 AM

THE White House is battling to play down speculation that Barack Obama may put off his Australian visit next week because of delays in his health bill.

Small earthquake wakes up NSW town - 03/11/2010 10:00 PM

A SMALL earthquake has jolted the NSW mid north coast town of Seal Rocks, with the tremor felt as far away as Newcastle.

Crisis looms for workplace laws - 03/11/2010 02:00 PM

A TEST case will have a big impact in the way safety laws are applied.

Big profits get parked at airports - 03/11/2010 02:00 PM

TRAVELLERS parking their cars at major east coast airports for short periods are paying up to three times more than those in WA and SA.

More living on struggle street - 03/11/2010 02:00 PM

THE average size of a home loan has risen by 40 per cent since 2005, leaving many Australians struggling to meet their repayments.

Rudd stimulus drove up rates - 03/11/2010 02:00 PM

THE rapid jobs growth of the past five months has come to a halt, with new figures showing it was driven by federal stimulus programs.

Pretty in pink, Elle's no museum piece - 03/11/2010 02:00 PM

NEARLY 30 years after she started modelling, The Body is back on the catwalk.

Sotheby's enters the gallery business - 03/11/2010 02:00 PM

VENERABLE auction house Sotheby's Australia has entered the primary art market with the sale of 54 artworks by Albert Tucker

Chantelois husband continues Rann campaign - 03/11/2010 02:00 PM

THE man who assaulted Mike Rann with a rolled-up magazine has promised to keep away from the South Australian Premier during the election campaign out of respect for the magistrate who declined to record a conviction against him.

Consumers foiled by deathly debacle - 03/11/2010 02:00 PM

Insulation has become a dirty word for people who fear the spaces above their ceilings could cause a death