Doctors calls for smacking ban – ABC Online
The AgeDoctors calls for smacking banABC OnlineSALLY SARA: Doctors are calling for parents who smack their children to be subject to criminal charges. The Royal Australasian College of Physicians argues…
Union says oppn Gonski pledge is ‘cruel’ – The Australian
Sydney Morning HeraldUnion says oppn Gonski pledge is 'cruel'The AustralianTHE coalition will let Labor's Gonski-based funding system stand for a year if it can't get legislation repealing it through parliament.…
Boat located near Christmas Island with 75 suspected asylum seekers on board – NEWS.com.au (blog)
Brisbane TimesBoat located near Christmas Island with 75 suspected asylum seekers on boardNEWS.com.au (blog)AUTHORITIES have intercepted another boat near Christmas Island, carrying 75 asylum seekers. And it comes as Home…
Melbourne bus driver assaulted, spat on – Ninemsn
The AgeMelbourne bus driver assaulted, spat onNinemsnA bus driver was physically assaulted and spat on after asking two passengers to validate their Myki cards in Melbourne's north. At least 80…
Whale trapped in shark nets off Noosa – Courier Mail
Brisbane TimesWhale trapped in shark nets off NoosaCourier MailA MARINE animal release team is trying to free a whale caught in shark nets off Noosa's main beach. The Department of…