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Ahead for Gillard: choices, choices
Australia's first female Prime Minister begins work today with one item dominating her agenda, writes Greg Ansley.

Julia Gillard's rising star
Sharp, grounded and confident, Australia's next potential leader has many things going for her - except a "tin ear" for polict.

Australia's leadership battle: Media reaction
Julia Gillard is set to oust Kevin Rudd in a caucus vote across the Tasman this morning and become Australia's first woman prime minister. Here's a sample of the debate on the issue in the Australian media.

Iwi plan title claim on northern jewels
Ninety Mile Beach and Cape Reinga could be early targets for iwi pushing for customary title after the repeal of the Foreshore and Seabed Act.

<i>Brian Fallow</i>: Winners and losers in ETS wealth shift
Over the next two and a half years the emissions trading scheme will effect a substantial transfer of wealth.

Aussie PM faces axe
Julia Gillard late last night appeared poised to become Australia's first female prime minister after a dramatic coup that caught Canberra by surprise.

Rudd to put leadership to caucus vote
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says he will put his leadership to the vote in caucus on Thursday.

Freedom or disrespect? Norman's protest debated
NZ-Chinese representatives and a pro-Tibetan group are at odds over Russel Norman's anti-Chinese protest last week.

Rugby bill sets up clear run to Cup
Liquor licences and event and planning approvals could be fast-tracked under a proposed law aimed at ensuring the Rugby World Cup runs smoothly.