Hockey's pledge: "Surplus in first year"

Joe Hockey and Tony Abbott. Picture: James Croucher Source: News Limited SHADOW treasurer Joe Hockey insists a coalition government will deliver a surplus in its first year, even though the pledge is not mentioned in a new policy document....

23.20 | 0 komentar | Read More

Living on Newstart 'already impossible'

Greens MP Adam Bandt took on the challenge in response to Jenny Macklin's claim that she could live on the Newstart allowance. Picture: Aaron Francis Source: News Limited Acting Greens leader Adam Bandt has challenged Minister Jenny...

23.20 | 0 komentar | Read More

Rescue pilot investigated for bashing

Helistar pilot Douglas Dinan has under investigation after pleading guilty to the assault of a co-worker. Source: adelaidenow A HELICOPTER pilot who undertakes search and rescue operations is under investigation for grabbing and assaulting...

23.20 | 0 komentar | Read More

Teen's terror after being set alight

Luke Coburn, in a picture taken from Facebook. Two men set him on fire while he was sitting in his family carport. Source: adelaidenow FIRE-ATTACK victim Luke Coburn ran through his family home screaming: "I'm on fire ... I'm going to die"....

23.20 | 0 komentar | Read More

Labor set to back captain's pick

Nova Peris with her children Jack, 9, and Destiny, 11. Picture: Kym Smith Source: The Daily Telegraph LABOR'S national executive is expected to unanimously endorse Nova Peris for the party's top Senate pick in the NT at a meeting in Melbourne...

23.20 | 0 komentar | Read More

Floods, fires on a long, hard weekend

A helicopter rescues a family at Fairmead on the Burnett River downstream of Bundaberg. Pic: Paul Beutel Source: The Courier-Mail Toddler struck by tree becomes fourth victim Floods in Brisbane, storms in Sydney Fires in Victoria and WA ...

23.20 | 1 komentar | Read More

Abbott's pledge of 'no fibs' as PM

Tony Abbott says he will abolish the carbon tax introduced by Julia Gillard if he wins the federal election this year. Source: news.com.au TONY Abbott has promised no fibs and no surprises if he wins this year's federal election. Hitting...

23.20 | 0 komentar | Read More

How Matt survived 9-week nightmare

Matthew Allen has been found in bushland after he was missing for nine weeks. Picture: Police Media Source: The Daily Telegraph WITH $150 in his pocket and some basic camping equipment, teenager Matthew Allen left home after hatching a plan...

23.20 | 0 komentar | Read More