Thomson's speech breached privilege: Libs Sydney Morning Herald AAP Shadow attorney-general George Brandis says Craig Thomson's speech to the federal parliament was an "elaborate fabrication" and as a result the suspended Labor MP could be referred to the powerful privileges committee. Mr Thomson made an hour-long ... |
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Thomson’s speech breached privilege: Libs – Sydney Morning Herald
Thousands fight for Qld flood compo – BigPond News
 BigPond News | Thousands fight for Qld flood compo BigPond News More than 3000 Queenslanders have signed up as class-action law firms pursue possible compensation over the state's deadly 2011 floods. Maurice Blackburn and Slater Gordon are investigating possible action against the Queensland government over the ... Thousands fight for flood compensation flood victims join class action claim |
Police look into Liberals Heffernan allegations – Cumberland Courier Newspapers
 Sydney Morning Herald | Police look into Liberals Heffernan allegations Cumberland Courier Newspapers POLICE have confirmed they are investigating a complaint lodged by long-time Liberal Party member Ray Carter. Mr Carter has claimed he was assaulted and vilified at a Liberal Party meeting on May 3 at Wamberal. Mr Carter is Central Coast Minister and ... Liberals' two rules on gay hate slur background to Heffernan outburst Liberal senator accused of homophobia |
Milat poetry reveals lack of remorse – Ninemsn
 Sydney Morning Herald | Milat poetry reveals lack of remorse Ninemsn Poetry written by convicted teenage murder Matthew Milat since his arrest reveals a lack of remorse and an offer to "kill for cash". In a poem called 'Cold Life' tendered to court, Milat's fascination with bloodshed and murder seems apparent, ... Matthew Milat convicted of murdering friend David Auchterlonie in Belanglo ... Murder audio heard at Milat sentencing The sickening sound of an axe on its victim, a plaintive plea … and silence |
Sydney woman bites neighbour’s ear after row – Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney woman bites neighbour's ear after row Sydney Morning Herald A Campsie woman has been charged after allegedly biting off part of a neighbour's ear. Police said a 33-year-old woman and a 51-year-old man were fighting outside a block of units in Truman Avenue at Riverwood about 7pm yesterday. Woman bites chunk from neighbour's ear Woman charged over Sydney ear bite assault Man's ear bitten off during neighbourhood fight at Riverwood |
Households to host asylum seekers – Sky News Australia
 Sydney Morning Herald | Households to host asylum seekers Sky News Australia Households to host asylum seekers Updated: 07:29, Tuesday May 22, 2012 Asylum seekers will be setting up camp in Australian households within the next three weeks as part of the Federal Government's home stay accommodation program. New syndrome hits detainees Malaysia plea to stop boats surge Increase in asylum seekers driving big budget blowout |
Gunman fires another shot from a house in Keilor East overnight – Herald Sun
 BigPond News | Gunman fires another shot from a house in Keilor East overnight Herald Sun < Prev of 2 Next > Notorious criminal holed up in marathon siege Seven shots fired in direction of police officers A woman makes emotional plea over loudspeaker UPDATE: THE siege which has gripped a northwest Melbourne neighbourhood has entered its ... Melbourne siege enters second day robber shoots at police during siege Shots fired at Melbourne armed stand-off |
Indigenous owners get historic handover – Brisbane Times
Indigenous owners get historic handover Brisbane Times The Queensland government will formally hand over 75000 hectares of land on Cape York to indigenous owners, ending a battle stretching over four decades. Premier Campbell Newman will travel to Coen on Tuesday to attend a ceremonial transfer of the ... |
Maintenance engineers shell-shocked after losing jobs – The Age
 The Age | Maintenance engineers shell-shocked after losing jobs The Age The Age News 21/05/2012 photo Justin McManus. Qantas layoffs. 400 Quantas Aircraft Maintenance Engineers will be laid off in Victoria at Tullamarine and Avalon. Antonio Surace and Marshall Arkoll who were both laid off today. Qantas axes 500 as unions fear more cuts Engineering jobs to go as Qantas consolidates Euro crisis spanner in works at Qantas |
40 asylum seekers to live in Aussie homes – NEWS.com.au
 Brisbane Times | 40 asylum seekers to live in Aussie homes NEWS.com.au FORTY asylum seekers will be living in Australian households as part of a home stay accommodation program, within the next three weeks, a Senate hearing has heard. In early May, the Federal Government announced a new policy - the Community Placement ... Boat people number down but indefinite detainees up boat load biggest in two years Australian asylum seekers blow budget as vessel carrying 175 people northwest ... |
First smokes, now support for ban on booze ads – Herald Sun
First smokes, now support for ban on booze ads Herald Sun Majority of voters believe alcohol is a problem in Australia More support ban on alcohol advertising on TV before 8.30pm Majority support health warning labels on alcohol products BANS on advertising, health warnings on bottles and higher liquor taxes ... Support for ban on booze ads Sobering result: survey backs tough alcohol reform |
Man faces death after drug arrest – Sydney Morning Herald
 BigPond News | Man faces death after drug arrest Sydney Morning Herald A WEST Australian man is facing the death penalty in Malaysia after being officially charged with drug trafficking. During a court appearance in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, Perth man Dominic Jude Christopher Bird, 32, was charged with one count of drug ... In the dark on trade deal Police allege he was trying to sell them 228g of drugs WA man faces death on drugs charges |
Terrorised and tormented – Sydney Morning Herald
 Sydney Morning Herald | Terrorised and tormented Sydney Morning Herald Once more a member of the Milat clan visits horror on a family. THE horrific sound recording of 17-year-old David Auchterlonie reeling from a brutal axe strike came without warning - a terrible guttural moan that brought shrieks of distress from the ... Killer Matthew Milat's meat axe poetry Family tells of pain over teen killed by Ivan Milat relative Audio of murder heard at Milat sentencing |
In the dark on trade deal – Sydney Morning Herald
 AsiaOne | In the dark on trade deal Sydney Morning Herald AT 11.30 this morning, Kuala Lumpur time, Trade Minister Craig Emerson and his Malaysian counterpart will sign a free trade agreement that promises "a new chapter" in the Australia-Malaysia relationship. Only then will we find out what's in it. Police allege he was trying to sell them 228g of drugs WA man faces death on drugs charges Perth man faces death penalty in Malaysia |
Hopes of a finding for Azaria Chamberlain – The Daily Telegraph
 BigPond News | Hopes of a finding for Azaria Chamberlain The Daily Telegraph INQUEST findings that could have the cause of Azaria Chamberlain's death officially altered to say she died from a dingo attack are set to be released next month. Northern Territory coroner Elizabeth Morris yesterday said she will hand down her ... Azaria Chamberlain ruling 32 years on Azaria inquest finding to be handed down |
Increase in asylum seekers driving big budget blowout – The Daily Telegraph
 BigPond News | Increase in asylum seekers driving big budget blowout The Daily Telegraph ASYLUM seeker numbers are dwarfing government estimates, leading to speculation of future budget blow-outs. At a budget estimates hearing in federal parliament yesterday it was revealed the Department of Immigration will continue to base cost estimates ... 40 asylum seekers to live in Aussie homes Govt renews call for Malaysia solution |
There can be no trust until total truth is revealed – The Daily Telegraph
 The Canberra Times | There can be no trust until total truth is revealed The Daily Telegraph AN emotional Craig Thomson used the cover of parliament to plead his innocence but failed to disprove strong evidence he spent $6000 on prostitutes as part of a $500000 spending splurge using union money. Three years after the claims he used Health ... Thomson dramatics hardly necessary Union pair deny Thomson claims Craig Thomson has addressed federal parliament |
Dud Obama mugs buried at Parliament – ABC Online
Dud Obama mugs buried at Parliament ABC Online Faulty coffee mugs made to celebrate US president Barack Obama's Australia visit have been destroyed in a "mafia-style execution". The Department of Parliamentary Services had 200 coffee mugs made to sell in the Parliament gift shop during Mr Obama's ... 'Barrack Obama' mugs executed 'mafia-style' |
ADF chief says Afghanistan withdrawal gradual – NEWS.com.au
ADF chief says Afghanistan withdrawal gradual NEWS.com.au AUSTRALIA'S Defence Force chief says the withdrawal of Australian troops from Afghanistan and the handover of their responsibilities there will be gradual over the next couple of years. Last week, Prime Minister Julia Gillard and defence minister ... Afghanistan deadline splits NATO members ADF chief says Afghan withdrawal gradual |
Horse rescued from mud and water – Ninemsn
Horse rescued from mud and water Ninemsn A 30-year-old horse has been rescued from a rain-soaked paddock after it found the going particularly heavy on Monday. Volunteer members of the Emerald SES joined with the local Macclesfield CFA in Melbourne's east to pull the horse free from what ... |
