Struggle for hearts of Aussie battlers
If there were any doubts about where next month's election will be fought, they were dispelled yesterday.
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Many popular swimming spots contain high levels of bacteria that cause diarrhoea or infection, a new report shows.
People power forces Govt u-turn on mining
The Govt will today scrap hugely controversial plans to mine some of the country's most pristine conservation land.
Govt backs down on mining - reports
The Government is backing down on its decision to mine conservation land in the face of furious public protest, according to reports.
Govt conservation mining decision due today
Cabinet is due to make a decision today on mining high value conservation land.
Aust leaders hit the ground gunning
Today Australia awakes to a race for the nation's conservative heartland as its political leaders try to eclipse each other.
National urged to help poor - before three-course lunch
Great poverty still affects pockets of NZ, ministers were told yesterday - shortly before their sumptuous three-course lunch.
Tory backbenchers oppose election day proposals
The British government faces a second Tory backbench revolt over plans to change the rules to delay a general election if the Liberal-Conservative coalition collapses.