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Entangled whale sets itself free

7:11PM | A whale that became caught in shark netting off the Gold Coast appears to have set itself free.

Gillard revs up Victorian Labor

5:21PM | Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard has told delegates at Labor's Victorian state council that Labor is the right party to be in government at this time.

Police at Bathurst make porn arrests

4:26PM | One man has attacked a police officer with a dildo at the Bathurst 1000 while another man has been caught wheeling around a television set showing porn.

AMA welcomes North Qld hospital upgrades

4:21PM | The medical fraternity has welcomed the Queensland government's announcement that urgently-needed upgrades to Townsville Hospital will be fast-tracked.

Federal oppn to 'fight' Mary River dam

3:49PM | The federal opposition says it will take on the fight to stop the Traveston Crossing Dam proposed on the Mary River, near Gympie in south-east Queensland.

Victorian abortion controversy not over

3:35PM | Victoria's parliament has decriminalised abortion, but the controversy surrounding the legislation is far from over.

LNP unveils $262 million education plan

2:55PM | Teacher numbers will be boosted and parents will have a say on school discipline under the Liberal National Party's (LNP) new $262 million education plan.

G-G tours drought-stricken Murray mouth

2:04PM | Governor-General Quentin Bryce has toured the mouth of the River Murray, a day after a government report said the region had little chance of survival.

Asbestos sufferers to receive apology

2:02PM | Thousands of people who suffered asbestos exposure after working for Victoria's State Electricity Commission will receive a state government apology.

Sydney has 'fight on hands' over Open

1:21PM | Sydney will have a fight on its hands if it wants to snatch the Australian Open from Melbourne, the Victorian government has warned.

Turnbull backs LNP so Libs regain power

12:58PM | The success of Queensland's LNP will be an important factor in the Liberal Party regaining power at the next federal election, Malcolm Turnbull says.

Sydney Harbour islands to host festival

12:56PM | The Sydney Harbour islands will be the centrepiece of a new festival celebrating history, culture, food and art, the NSW government says.

Child porn smuggler fined $10,000

12:05PM | Customs officials said the conviction of an Indonesian man over the importation of child pornography sent a warning that Australia was tough on the crime.

Drowning deaths to be halved by 2020

11:14AM | Australia's Water Safety Council (AWSC) aims to cut drowning deaths in half by 2020.

Townsville suburb named after Cosgrove

10:18AM | A new Townsville suburb will be named in honour of General Peter Cosgrove.

Obesity threatens Aussie kids' life span

9:38AM | The life expectancy of Australian children will drop by two years if an obesity epidemic goes unchecked, the nation's preventative health taskforce has warned.

Woman refused bail over sister's murder

6:13AM | A Sydney woman charged with murdering her 18-year-old sister should be monitored while in custody, her lawyer has urged.

Sydney company takes out business award

10:24PM | Perseverance has paid off for a Sydney entrepreneur who started out 21 years ago armed with a tool box and vision.

Federal funding cut off to nursing home

8:42PM | The federal government has stopped funding for an aged care home in Perth after finding serious risks to residents, including inadequate provision of food.

WA Archbishop issues defamation writ

8:13PM | Perth's Catholic Archbishop Barry Hickey has issued a defamation writ against the West Australian newspaper for being labelled a hypocrite.

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