China slowing down, not shutting down
Just 24 hours after the federal government nailed Australia's future well-being to
the commodities boom mark two, the main provider to the nation's breadbasket - China
Indonesia fails to support Gillard plan
Prime Minister Julia Gillard's plan for a regional refugee processing hub in East
Timor has received another setback, with Indonesia failing to show support for the
proposal.
Coatlition urges insulation inquiry
A Senate inquiry into the botched home insulation scheme has called for a royal
commission to investigate exactly what went wrong.
NRL, Storm look to move on
The NRL and deposed premiers Melbourne finally appear headed for calmer waters after
Storm owners News Limited removed rogue board members and exposed the magnitude and
Don't expect an election spend-up: PM
Julia Gillard appears unlikely to call an election this weekend after she was forced
to sidestep a bombshell claim she pulled out of a deal with Kevin Rudd the night
Federation Council ratifies investment agreements.
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Robinson faces Rodzilla
Wallabies scrum cornerstone Benn Robinson is facing a heavyweight test upon his
return to rugby this weekend after a break of more than two months.
Franklin injury doubt
A training injury has cast doubt over Hawthorn star Lance Franklin's chances of
playing in Saturday's AFL clash with Brisbane in Launceston.
Storm want Fab Four despite blowout
Melbourne are refusing to waver from plans to retain their `Fab Four' despite fresh
claims their NRL salary cap rorts were almost double initial estimates.
Rio Tinto says growth back on the agenda
Rio Tinto Ltd says growth is firmly back on the its agenda and has a range of
expansion and investment options competing for capital after reporting a solid but
