02.55 pm, Wednesday May 23 2012

National news

Wednesday May 23 14:51 AEST

Smelter closure 'not due to carbon tax'

By Andrea Hayward | 4 mins ago

Climate Change minister Greg Combet has rejected claims the carbon tax is responsible for the closure of a Hunter Valley aluminium smelter.

Wednesday May 23 14:46 AEST

Children's champion Barbara Holborow dies

By Neda Vanovac | 9 mins ago

Former NSW Children's Court magistrate Barbara Holborow has been remembered as a fearless and outspoken advocate for children.

Wednesday May 23 14:29 AEST

Marathon organisers contact too late: FESA

25 mins ago

WA's fire authority says it was not directly contacted by organisers of the Kimberley ultramarathon until the day after the tragedy.

Wednesday May 23 14:21 AEST

WorkCover changes not set: O'Farrell

34 mins ago

NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell says the government will consider the findings of a WorkCover inquiry in drafting changes to the scheme.

Wednesday May 23 14:10 AEST

Afghan role shows we belong on UNSC: Carr

45 mins ago

Australia should be granted a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council because of our commitment to Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Bob Carr says.

Wednesday May 23 14:05 AEST

Qld police need help to ID canal body

50 mins ago

Queensland police are seeking public assistance to help them identify the body of a man found in a Gold Coast canal.

Wednesday May 23 14:04 AEST

NSW 'lags behind' in support for refugees

51 mins ago

NSW Auditor-General Peter Achterstraat says the state "has no plan" for settling refugees and problems are waiting to happen.

Wednesday May 23 14:00 AEST

Public school funding drops

By Katina Curtis | 55 mins ago

Expert analysis of the 2012 budget shows Commonwealth funding to public schools will drop, while money for private schools will increase.

Wednesday May 23 13:54 AEST

Witnesses could help Thomson probe: Libs

1 hours 1 mins ago

The federal opposition says witnesses from the Health Services Union and Fair Work Australia could help the privileges committee's Craig Thomson probe.

Wednesday May 23 13:48 AEST

Slain kids 'part of NT custody battle'

1 hours 7 mins ago

An eight-year-old girl and her four-year-old half brother, murdered in Darwin by their father, were the subject of a custody battle.

Wednesday May 23 13:45 AEST

State of Origin in Vic is silly: O'Farrell

1 hours 10 mins ago

NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell says it's a nonsense to have State of Origin in Melbourne.

Wednesday May 23 13:35 AEST

Libs withdraw Thomson suspend motion

1 hours 20 mins ago

The federal opposition has withdrawn its motion to suspend Craig Thomson from parliament for 14 days.

Wednesday May 23 13:32 AEST

Disabled student funding fairer: O'Farrell

1 hours 23 mins ago

New funding arrangements for disabled students better reflect the realities of NSW schools, Premier Barry O'Farrell says.

Wednesday May 23 13:08 AEST

New inquiry for ex NSW minister Macdonald

1 hours 47 mins ago

ICAC will delay a decision on corruption claims against former NSW energy minister Ian Macdonald while more allegations are investigated.

Victorian driver plunges off bridge:

A Victorian driver had had a lucky escape after his car plunged 5m off a bridge into a creek.

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 Slain kids 'part of NT custody battle'An eight-year-old girl and her four-year-old half brother, murdered in Darwin by their father, were the subject of a custody battle.
 Victorian driver plunges off bridge

A Victorian driver had had a lucky escape after his car plunged 5m off a bridge into a creek.

 Ignore discrimination, Redmond tells women

South Australian opposition leader Isobel Redmond has been forced to defend comments that women should ignore workplace sexual discrimination.

 Woman knocked out and sexually assaultedA 34-year-old woman who stopped to help a Commodore driver she thought was broken down was punched in the head and sexually assaulted, police say.
 Magistrate Barbara Holborow diesChildren's rights campaigner and former magistrate in the Children's Court, Barbara Holborow, has died.
 Victim supports driver after crashA man who almost lost his life in a car crash has asked a Brisbane court not to jail his driver friend who ran a red light.
 Norsk workers first tax victims: AbbottOpposition Leader Tony Abbott says the closure of an aluminium smelter in NSW is an absolute tragedy.
 State of Origin in Vic is silly: O'FarrellNSW Premier Barry O'Farrell says it's a nonsense to have State of Origin in Melbourne.
 Witnesses could help Thomson probe: LibsThe federal opposition says witnesses from the Health Services Union and Fair Work Australia could help the privileges committee's Craig Thomson probe.
 Melbourne schoolgirl selling virginity for $12kA Sydney escort agency is selling the virginity of a high school student for $12,000, saying the young woman wants to do it for the money.
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