Julia Gillard survived her bouts on talkback radio this week but she should listen to the grumblings of listeners. VIDEO
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Ted Egan, in Victor Harbor, South Australia, has spoken out for change in Alice Springs town camps. Picture: Kelly Barnes
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Coal jobs safe with us: Combet
Sid Maher and Ben Packham CLIMATE Change Minister Greg Combet has declared the coal industry will have a "good future" under Labor's carbon pricing regime.
Carbon tax mugs Keneally
Imre Salusinszky, NSW political reporter JULIA Gillard's proposed carbon tax is mugging NSW Labor in the lead-up to the state election.
Libyan opposition seeks elections
10:28PM LIBYANS fighting to overthrow Moamer Kadhafi are poised for their first formal meeting in the war-torn nation.
Police to quiz Benji Marshall
7:44PM UPDATED RUGBY league superstar Benji Marshall is being investigated by police after an alleged assault in the early hours of this morning.
O'Farrell pledges $20m to police clubs
1:37PM NSW Opposition Leader Barry O'Farrell has promised more than $20 million to the state's police youth clubs if he wins government on March 26.
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Samuel admits to DFO lifeline
EXCLUSIVE: Richard Gluyas COMPETITION tsar Graeme Samuel admitted he provided an indemnity to help cover losses incurred by his partners in the DFO shopping chain.
US jobless fall sparks optimism
8:15AM A BUMPER US employment report has raised hopes that a final piece of the recovery puzzle is falling into place.
Oil fears as Middle East crisis worsens
Sarah-Jane Tasker GLOBAL economies are bracing for a new oil price shock caused by political unrest in the Middle East.
Australian Market Data at 05:05PM
| Index / Security | Price | Change | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Ords | 4958.6 | +55.80 | + 1.14% |
| S&P;/ASX 50 | 4833.3 | +55.90 | + 1.17% |
| ASX200 | 4864.3 | +57.90 | + 1.20% |
| S&P;/ASX 300 | 4876.6 | +57.30 | + 1.19% |
| S&P;/ASX MidCap | 4495.6 | +60.30 | + 1.36% |
| S&P;/ASX Small Orders | 2888.5 | +33.40 | + 1.17% |
| S&P;/ASX 20 | 2912.7 | +34.30 | + 1.19% |
| S&P;/ASX 100 | 3957.5 | +46.60 | + 1.19% |
Stock Quotes
Glencore listing talk runs hot
John Durie SPECULATION is hot that Glencore is about to list, which is as good a sign as any that the market has peaked, or is about to.
National Affairs
Henry laments the 'lack of will'
David Uren, Economics correspondent IN his last act as head of the Treasury Department, Ken Henry has attacked the lack of political will to press economic reforms.
Emerson rejects ACTU call for tariffs
Ewin Hannan, Industrial editor TRADE Minister Craig Emerson has rejected union demands that the Gillard government impose tariffs on imports from countries without a carbon tax.
New taxes: Gillard in 2011 and Howard in 1997
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How can we compare Julia Gillard’s carbon tax announcement with John Howard’s GST one? After posts and comments earlier this week I went…
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Libyan opposition seeks elections
10:28PM LIBYANS fighting to overthrow Moamer Kadhafi are poised for their first formal meeting in the war-torn nation.
Police to quiz Benji Marshall
7:44PM UPDATED RUGBY league superstar Benji Marshall is being investigated by police after an alleged assault in the early hours of this morning.
An irreconcilable difference
Paul Kelly, Editor-at-large LET'S bell the cat. Julia Gillard's problem is the formal alliance with the Greens.
Executive Lifestyle
The bag lady
Fiona McCarthy She’s London’s handbag queen extraordinaire, presiding over a multi-million-dollar accessories empire wrapped up with bows. Meet Anya Hindmarch.
A harsh reality
Thomas Keneally RETRACING the steps of Charles Dickens's two sons in an unforgiving land.
Australia pipped by US in bionic eye rollout
Chris Griffith AUSTRALIA's aim to be world leaders in commercialising the bionic eye has been dealt a blow with a US firm gaining approval to sell its devices.
Glencore listing talk runs hot
John Durie SPECULATION is hot that Glencore is about to list, which is as good a sign as any that the market has peaked, or is about to.
Glyn Davis steps up as university chief of chiefs
Julie Hare UNIVERSITY of Melbourne vice-chancellor Glyn Davis will be the next chair of peak body Universities Australia.
An irreconcilable difference
LET'S bell the cat. Julia Gillard's problem is the formal alliance with the Greens.
Labor insurrection puts party under microscope
THERE was more to the Labor blow-up than just a stir-up by proponents against same-sex marriage.
My School mute on bad teachers
THE website fails parents and students by ignoring education's weakest links, says Christopher Bantick.
Gillard's long game scores a few own goals
THE PM's poor timing on carbon tax and the Greens agenda will cost Labor in NSW.
Keneally's loss Gillard's mixed blessing
NSW has been bad news for Labor, but Liberal frontrunner Barry O'Farrell won't find it easier.
Ugly trolls set internet freedom in flames
ONLINE communication is a force for democracy but it also propagates new forms of vitriol, writes Emma Jane.
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Bleak's cartoon gallery
To order a Bill Leak cartoon send the details to leakcartoons@theaustralian.com.au
Grope for power
THE NSW election literally became a race to the bottom yesterday after an independent candidate in Sydney's western suburbs accused a Liberal candidate of improper behaviour.
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