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Friday, 9 May 2008

Controversy over proposed welfare debit card
Mining company recieve "slap on wrist" for illegal waste disposal
Youth Poll
Digital technology
Nomophobia!

Thursday, 8 May 2008

Olympic Torch reaches Everest as Kathmandu suffers
Burma - the difference a week makes
Urgent aid bound for Burma
Student ban
Muslim mum's book sets Aussies straight on Islam
Australia hosts world's biggest children's arts festival

Wednesday, 7 May 2008

APY abuse - shocking, but not news
Are Australian taxpayers prepared to pay for maternity leave?
Clinton closes the gap in US primaries
Former NSW Premier Bob Carr says he's no longer a socialist
The Khmer Rouge - Forgive But Never Forget?

Tuesday, 6 May 2008

Burmese military control still tight during natural disaster
Immigration Minister Chris Evans joins forum about controversial migrant working visa
Australian aid to be invested in coal mining in Bangladesh
"Save the Children" reveal the best and worst countries to be a mother
Latest release of Grand Theft Auto provokes calls for R+ ratings in gaming

Monday, 5 May 2008

Stolen wages protests mark Labour Day in Queensland
Rudd's $100 million disability plan slammed
The Government accused of backflip over nuclear waste dump
Union wants working visas for international sex workers
Emails to become part of the historical record

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