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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.

Ethnic strife hits economy

Dentist breaches rights

Quake parents arrested

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.

One baby in hospital a week because of abuse, MPs told

<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.

Racing: Better integrity will help lift investment - Carter

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.

20pc renewable energy still the target, says Labor

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.

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<i>Editorial</i>: Right of MPs to protest mustn't be lost