Monday, 6 June 2011

latest National News

latest National News

Link to news-mail.com.au: National News

Another digger killed in Afghanistan

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 05:35 PM PDT

A 23-YEAR-OLD Australian soldier has died in Afghanistan, Defence chief Angus Houston says.

Carbon tax won't stop economy: Swan

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 02:37 PM PDT

THE federal government's proposed carbon tax will have a negligible impact on household wealth and the economy will continue to grow strongly, Wayne Swan says.

Equine flu scheme 'rorted millions'

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 09:00 AM PDT

A TRAINER believes taxpayers were rorted out of millions of dollars in the scheme to reimburse the racehorse industry during the equine influenza crisis.

Felon's first-class flight home

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 09:00 AM PDT

THE detention centre escapee arrested in Byron Bay and deported to Belgium to face sex, drugs and weapons charges will be billed the $550k for his flight home.

Pokies addict left baby in car

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 09:00 AM PDT

A MUM left her crying one-year-old child locked in the car while she gambled on the pokies.

Flood-prone home purchasing boost

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 03:03 AM PDT

BRISBANE City Council has doubled its funding to buy flood-affected homes.

International tourism visitors up

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 12:54 AM PDT

THE number of international tourists visiting Queensland has risen slightly, with Asian countries driving the market.

Katter's new party falls flat

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 12:47 AM PDT

FREE-TALKING MP Bob Katter's new political party has failed to garner any real support from major political players.

Katter has place in LNP: Abbott

Posted: 05 Jun 2011 09:00 PM PDT

OPPOSITION Leader Tony Abbott has invited independent Bob Katter to consider joining the Liberals before setting up a new party.

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