Thursday, 26 May 2011

latest National News

latest National News

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Abbott defends anti-smoking creds

Posted: 26 May 2011 06:08 PM PDT

TONY Abbott has defended his anti-smoking credentials amid criticism that the Liberal and National parties were influenced by donations from tobacco companies.

Gamblers have right to choose: Vic

Posted: 26 May 2011 04:30 PM PDT

TECHNOLOGY that allows pokie players to choose whether or not to curb their spending is the best way to stop problem gambling, the Victorian government says.

Gap between rich and poor widening

Posted: 26 May 2011 01:49 PM PDT

THE gap between rich and poor is widening and almost 70 per cent of Australians know someone who is struggling to pay for basic necessities, a new report says.

Drink-driver slams into house

Posted: 26 May 2011 09:00 AM PDT

AN ALCOHOLIC smashed his car into a house while a staggering seven times the legal limit.

Space tears like soap in your eye

Posted: 25 May 2011 09:16 PM PDT

US astronaut Drew Feustel learned a lesson about being teary-eyed on a spacewalk after the Endeavour crew's third jaunt outside the International Space Station.

OECD report gives confidence: Swan

Posted: 25 May 2011 08:31 PM PDT

TREASURER Wayne Swan believes the latest report on Australia from the OECD gives reason to be confident on the economic outlook.

Thailand unlikely to do deal

Posted: 25 May 2011 07:54 PM PDT

THAILAND is unlikely to enter into a bilateral deal on asylum seekers with Australia, Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya says.

Funeral for murder-suicide victims

Posted: 25 May 2011 07:00 AM PDT

TWO victims of a tragic murder-suicide were finally laid to rest on the Gold Coast on Thursday afternoon.

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