National News

Authorities knew injured girl was in danger
NEWS.com.au
IT was known a little girl was at risk in the care of a drug-addicted couple two years before a road crash that has left her fighting for life.
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Lollipop man beats rap for being too cheery
NEWS.com.au
A SCHOOL lollipop man has licked his local council after complaints his friendliness with drivers was causing noise pollution.
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Killer wallaby fear after boy, nine, attacked
NEWS.com.au
AN attack on a child by a large wallaby has sparked calls for a cull before someone is killed.
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Bloodbath leaves Rees on top
NEWS.com.au
NSW premier Morris Iemma has dramatically sacked Treasurer Michael Costa, even as his own leadership is threatened.
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Labor's western showdown
NEWS.com.au
THE West Australian Government is in danger of becoming the first Labor administration to fall in more than a decade
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Nelson: I won't pursue 'menacing' Neal
NEWS.com.au
OPPOSITION Leader Brendan Nelson says he won't pursue allegations Labor MP Belinda Neal was "menacing" towards him this week.
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Intervention 'has increased murders'
NEWS.com.au
THE intervention into remote Aboriginal communities can be blamed for an increase in the number of murders in the Northern Territory, lawyers say.
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Mum jailed for raping daughter acquitted
NEWS.com.au
A QUEENSLAND court has overturned the conviction of a woman jailed for raping her eight-year-old daughter.
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Polling shows parties neck and neck
NEWS.com.au
THE West Australian Liberal party leads Labor in key marginal seats and could win government at tomorrow's state election, according to internal polling by both major parties.
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No such thing as a typical Aussie dad
NEWS.com.au
THE nuclear family image of the typical Aussie dad raising 2.3 kids with one life partner is more elusive than ever, new figures suggest.
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First female governor-general sworn in
NEWS.com.au
AUSTRALIA has its first female governor-general after Quentin Bryce was sworn in today at Parliament House.
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Father settles claim in Mildura crash case
NEWS.com.au
THE devastated father of a teenager killed by Thomas Towle has settled his million-dollar claim against thefatal driver.
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Up to 60,000 overcharged for power
NEWS.com.au
UP to 60,000 southeast Queenslanders could be affected by power billing errors, says the state's Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson.
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Illegal pit bull puppies sold on internet
NEWS.com.au
AN illegal pit bull terrier trade is flourishing in Victoria, with brazen breeders posting advertisements for banned pups on the internet.
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Mentally ill mum pulled out baby's fingernails
NEWS.com.au
A MELBOURNE mother has been found not guilty of forcibly removing her baby's fingernails by reason of mental impairment.
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