Sunday, 12 June 2011

latest National News

latest National News

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

Nauru solution humane, proven: Abbott

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 05:00 PM PDT

TONY Abbott insists his Nauru solution to stem the flood of asylum boat arrivals is humane, cost-effective and proven, unlike the government's Malaysia scheme.

Boat blaze 'bloody unbelievable'

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 03:46 PM PDT

A RAGING fire that destroyed a boat in the Tweed River was "bloody unbelievable" according to a local charter operator.

Queen's Birthday honours for almost 400

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 02:45 PM PDT

A FORMER deputy prime minister, a spymaster, a cricketing legend and an opera composer are among the diverse Australians honoured this Queen's Birthday.

Ash causes more flight cancellations

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 01:00 PM PDT

THERE is more pain for airline passengers due to the volcanic ash plume from a Chilean volcano, with hundreds of flights cancelled.

PM not allowed in first bloke's shed

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 11:00 AM PDT

JULIA Gillard and Australia's first bloke are not getting married anytime soon, as there's already been one big wedding this year.

Drink driving in the family

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 10:00 AM PDT

THREE members of a New Zealand family were arrested on the weekend for drink-driving in separate incidents.

Pensioners get extra carbon relief

Posted: 11 Jun 2011 10:40 PM PDT

FEDERAL Treasurer Wayne Swan said pensioners and households will get "generous assistance" as part of Labor's carbon tax.

Two detainees on Christmas Isd roof

Posted: 11 Jun 2011 08:30 PM PDT

THE Department of Immigration is still trying to persuade two asylum seekers to come down from the roof at the Christmas Island detention centre.

Missing man's body recovered

Posted: 11 Jun 2011 08:08 PM PDT

WATER Police have confirmed that the body of a man missing in Gladstone Harbour after a tug boat capsized has been recovered.

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