Tony Abbott wishes Kevin Rudd well
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has wished Kevin Rudd a speedy recovery after the
former Labor prime minister was admitted to hospital for gall bladder surgery.
Gillard unveils bigger broadband plan
Prime Minister Julia Gillard threw billions at broadband and highway networks on
Friday, while former Labor leader Kevin Rudd threw her a bouquet - offering to come
Kevin Rudd in hospital for operation
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd is in hospital for an operation after being felled
with serious stomach pains but has promised he will re-emerge on the campaign trail
Voting enrolments top 14 million
More than 14 million Australians have enrolled to vote at the upcoming federal
election, a 2.8 per cent jump since the last poll in 2007.
Cousins future could hinge on bench call
Ben Cousins' chances of playing another season could hinge on what the AFL decides
about interchange moves, according to Richmond coach Damien Hardwick.
Eels, Roosters ready for game of year
Parramatta believe they'll be the more desperate side, the Sydney Roosters says it's
their "biggest test yet" - either way, it promises to be one of the NRL games of the
year.
WA pays $3.2m over prison van death
The family of an Aboriginal elder who died of heat stroke in the back of a prison
van is to receive a $3.2 million ex-gratia payment from the West Australian
government.
Deaths highlight child protection flaws
Child protection services have again been criticised for failing to protect
Victoria's most vulnerable children following a review of 16 deaths on the state's
watch.
PM vows to plug the leaks
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has vowed to get tough on rats in the ranks as she
continues to be dogged by questions over damaging leaks coming out of Labor.
Research points to unfair school funding
Keeping the current federal funding model for schools will cause the divide between
public and private institutions to widen, new research shows.
