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Top Stories Christmas Island over-capacity say Oppn With the arrival of two more boats the Opposition says that the Christmas Island centre is inadequate. Father drowns trying to save sons A man has drowned in rough seas off the NSW south coast trying to save three boys, including his two sons. Missing businessman's vehicle found The Toyota Prius of missing businessman Herman Rockerfeller has been located in Ballan, Victoria. » Rudd applauds Aus of Year candidates » Asylum boat explosion inquest begins » Airport security below par says expert » Family of missing man plead » Half a million take sickies » More to do on domestic violence » Abbott's budgie smugglers UnAustralian NEWS VIDEO PM National Wrap The latest news from around the nation. LATEST MOST POPULAR PM National Wrap Rudd applauds Aus of Year candidates Melbourne millionaire still missing Population growth to strain health funds Victorian man in court over teen's death Airport security below par says expert Martin pushes for a new Australian flag Father drowns trying to save sons Family of missing man plead Police retrace slaying of Indian Showdown to come over My School site Teenager dies after stabbing Toddler survives deadly snake bite Teen charged over Sydney stabbing Teen returns home from Thai jail The governments new economy plan Melbourne millionaire still missing Afghan reservist numbers same -Govt Family of missing man plead Schools ratings to be introduced Bans on toy-like cigarette lighters P-plate driver 100kmh over limit

National - Regional Police retrace slaying of Indian student Victorian police have retraced slain Indian student Nitin Garg's final moments in a bid to catch his killer. » Police fear for missing millionaire » Unlicensed driver caught twice » Sydney man found dead » Police seek help in murder of Indian » more National - Regional News	National - Rural Farmer freed from under tractor A farmer has been freed after he was trapped under a tractor in water poisoned with toxic chemicals. » Report highlights education failings » River argument may lead to referendum » Farmer ends his hunger strike » Line dancing comp kicks off in Tamworth » more Rural news
Population growth to strain health funds Kevin Rudd says national health spending is set to rise 12-fold by 2050 as the population ages. SA police hunt pizza robbers South Australian police are hunting two armed men who robbed a pizza bar late on Saturday night. Martin pushes for a new Australian flag Former television journalist Ray Martin is leading a new push to replace the Australian flag. Man dies in Oxley Highway crash A man has died after a truck and van collided on the Oxely Highway near Gunnedah in northwest NSW. NSW man dies in gyrocropter crash A 67-year-old man is dead after crashing his gyrocopter in southern New South Wales. Inquest into asylum seeker blast A coronial inquest into an asylum seeker boat explosion that killed five Afghanis will begin next week. Alleged jewel thief to face Thai court A Melbourne man will appear in a court after he was arrested on suspicion of stealing a million dollar ring. Victorian man in court over teen's death A man will appear in a Melbourne court today charged with murdering a teenager at an 18th birthday party. Seizures of lasers skyrocket The number of illegal lasers seized by Customs has doubled in the past six months. Showdown to come over My School site A showdown is looming between the federal govt and teachers over the new My School website. Go to News home Pages \| 1 \| 2 \| 3 \| 4 \| 5 \| 6 \| 7 \| 8 \| 9 \| 10 \| Next Page