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Security patdowns in Australian airports »

Security patdowns in Australian airports

ALL airline passengers travelling to America from Australia are being subjected to physical patdowns as new restrictions come into effect in the wake of a terrorism scare.

Losing money on yellow cake »

Losing money on yellow cake

The Indian uranium market has so far stayed off Australia’s radar – are we too late? 28 Dec 2009 6:34 AM

The Perth Syndrome »

The Perth Syndrome

Perth-based Wesfarmers CEO Richard Goyder describes himself as an ‘appropriately cautious bull’ going into 2010 – you can’t help it if you live in WA. 28 Dec 2009 6:33 AM

The coming trouble for Rudd »

The coming trouble for Rudd

The Prime Minister has a tough year ahead as he attempts to rectify the vast amount of empty promises and failings of 2009 including the NBN and proposed ETS. 28 Dec 2009 6:20 AM

Four cyclones set to hit »

Four cyclones set to hit

FOUR cyclones will assault parts of Australia before April, the Bureau of Meteorology warns.

$1bn worth of useless gifts rejected »

$1bn worth of  useless gifts rejected

IF you received a gift this Xmas that was inappropriately sexual, tacky, or just plain useless you weren’t alone.

Income tax cuts put on hold »

Income tax cuts put on hold

INCOME tax cuts are off Labor’s agenda, with Australia unable to afford them “for six years”.    

Extreme fire warning ahead »

Extreme fire warning ahead

SEVERE to extreme weather expected in parts of Australia today with forecasts of high temperatures and strong winds.

Failure to fix cells inexcusable »

Failure to fix cells inexcusable

A STATE government has failed to remove hanging points from an old cell in a local lock-up where a man died Tuesday night, a community lawyer says.

People trafficker remains behind bars »

People trafficker remains behind bars

A CONVICTED people trafficker who used false promises to lure Thai women to work in Australia as prostitutes has lost an appeal.