Saturday, 28 May 2011

latest National News

latest National News

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Aussies back plain cigarette packs

Posted: 28 May 2011 03:30 PM PDT

THE majority of Australians support the introduction of plain cigarette packets, with only about a quarter opposing the plan, a new survey shows.

Two soldiers wounded in Afghanistan

Posted: 28 May 2011 01:30 PM PDT

TWO Australian soldiers have been wounded after their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device while on patrol in southern Afghanistan.

Thousands turn out for SlutWalk

Posted: 28 May 2011 07:13 AM PDT

THOUSANDS of people have turned out for Australia's first "SlutWalk", rallying for women to be able to wear whatever they like without fear of being assaulted.

50kg of cocaine 'suspended' in oil

Posted: 28 May 2011 01:23 AM PDT

MORE than 50 kilograms of cocaine, chemically suspended in hydraulic oil, has been seized in an international drug bust in Queensland.

Carbon price still in the ether

Posted: 28 May 2011 12:00 AM PDT

THE multi-party climate change committee is edging closer to deciding on what the nation's future carbon price will be, the Australian Greens say.

US tornado death toll rises to 132

Posted: 27 May 2011 11:00 PM PDT

THE death toll from one of the worst tornadoes to hit the United States rose to 132 on Friday as crews continued to search the rubble for survivors and victims.

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