Brumby quits parliament
UPDATE: OUSTED premier John Brumby has announced he is quitting politics.
Stoush looms on mining tax
THE Gillard government is bracing for a political fight with the states to prevent them raising royalties under the controversial mining tax.
Farmers in for good year: Reserve Bank
FARMERS are poised for one of their best years in the past 20 years, according to the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Bumper grain crop for SA
SOUTH Australia will have a bumper grain crop this year, but the quality has been affected by storms in early December.
Treasury boss steps down
KEN Henry will step down as the boss of the federal Treasury early next year, a position he has held for the past decade.
Bligh defiant on mining royalties
QUEENSLAND mining royalties should not be absorbed into the federal mining resources rent tax, Anna Bligh said today.
WA flood crisis over
UPDATE: The crisis is over for residents of Western Australia's Gascoyne region following the worst floods on record.
Drought's end brings small joy
FOR the first time in almost a decade, NSW is drought-free, but the long-awaited relief has been cruelled by floods.
Mining tax discussions at COAG
JULIA Gillard looks set to take her dispute with Queensland and Western Australia over mining royalties to COAG.
NSW floods
Pictures: Torrential rain has caused flooding and mass evacuations across Central West NSW.
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Floods soak Victoria
Pictures: More rain in Victoria's North East has seen the spillway gates open at Hume Dam.
Dunkeld Races
Pictures: Revellers at this year's Dunkeld Cup were drenched as wild weather whipped the state.
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Victorian floods
Pictures: Parts of Victoria are under water again as record rain continues to fall across the state.
Slow spring for farm sales
THE rural property market is optimistic, but demand is measured writes PETER HAWKINS
Tough year for hay
BOGGED tractors are typical symbols of a frustrating season for contractors and farmers.
Locusts in Gippsland
THERE were new reports of locust activity today near Bairnsdale in East Gippsland.
Sydney jumping success
THE Sydney Jumping Championships were held over two days this month, with record entries, new sponsors and great courses and equipment.
Weather spears asparagus hope
DIFFICULT is the kindest way to describe the season for Victoria's asparagus growers.
Back Paddock
more back paddock
MCAV calls for cattle class
WITH the Coalition back in power, the mountain cattlemen are looking forward to its new promise to let cattle back into the high country.