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Antiabortion advocates claimed a victory after the House passed an 11th-hour change to the health bill that tightens insurance coverage for abortions. The vote creates a new frontier in the abortion debate that is stretching well beyond the health legislation....

Philippines�Abductors beheaded the Jolo school principal who was seized last October 20, the military said on Monday. The head of Gabriel Canizares was recovered at a gas station in Jolo town at around 5 a.m., said Major David Hontiveros, spokesman...

The Queen has led the nation in remembering Britain's war dead at the Remembrance Sunday ceremony, following a special service in Afghanistan. Her Majesty was joined by Gordon Brown and opposition party leaders at the wreath-laying event at the Cenotaph...

Home  >  News  > Grain industry code promotes a fair deal Grain industry code promotes a fair deal Media Statement - 7th November 2009 A voluntary code of conduct covering Australia's $11 billion grain industry will help improve pricing and charges...

The carpentry and joinery apprentice was presented with his award by the Minister for Employment Participation, Senator Mark Arbib, at a gala dinner at the Gold Coast tonight. "This is an outstanding recognition of Paul's enthusiasm, energy and commitment in...

yesterday at the Angurugu sports oval on Groote Eylandt, about 600km east of Darwin. Police claim the fight erupted on the field when an opposing player threw the football at another player who had been awarded a free kick. "Another...

Seventy-four people were killed when the Princess Ashika capsized in August. The inquiry into the ferry disaster has been underway in Tongan capital Nuku'alofa for two weeks. Former Christchurch businessman John Jonesse has been suspended on full pay from his...