18:10:00 24/01/2014
The head of Infrastructure Australia has lashed out at the Federal Government over its plans to overhaul the body. The infrastructure co-ordinaor and the Opposition says the changes would undermine the independence and transparency of the authority. The Government says the criticism shows a misunderstanding of the issues, but has indicated a willingness to consider some changes. More
18:14:00 24/01/2014
It's also been revealed that the Marist Brothers in Australia have been the subject of more than 440 allegations of child sexual abuse since the 1970s, relating to more than 100 brothers. But the Royal Commision was also told that not a single Marist brother has been removed from the order after being convicted of child sex offences. More
18:18:00 24/01/2014
At least 40 people have been executed in Iran in the first two weeks of this year. Analysts say the increase in hangings may point to divisions with the country's leadership, as president Hassan Rouhani pursues closer relations with the West. More
18:22:00 24/01/2014
Seven weeks ago, Dogecoin didn't exist. Now it's worth nearly $70 million and is showing no sign of slowing down. The crypto-currency has fast become the most popular internet based money in existence despite the fact it started as a joke.
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18:26:00 24/01/2014
There are continuing concerns about the incarceration of Australian journalist Peter Greste in Egypt after authorities imposed another 15 day sentence. More
18:30:00 24/01/2014
An industrial row is heating up between the Queensland Government and senior doctors. The Queensland Government wants to move more than 3,000 doctors from collective agreements to individual contracts. Hundreds of senior doctors met in Brisbane last night to discuss their options. More
18:34:00 24/01/2014
It will be no surprise to many parents at this time of year that public education is hardly free. The cost of kitting out children for school seems to rise by the year. Now The Smith Family has compiled a detailed inventory of the bill: more than $2,200 for each student at public primary school. More
18:38:00 24/01/2014
Human Rights lawyers are urging the Australian Government to change Australia's electoral laws to ensure that people with a disability aren't excluded from voting. The existing law allows anyone on the electoral role to apply to have another person excluded because they are of 'unsound mind'. The Human Rights Law Centre says this provision breaches Australia's obligations under international law. More
18:42:00 24/01/2014
There's an uneasy peace in Ukraine this morning, after several days of violence which led to five deaths and numerous injuries. The protestesters have been demonstrating for the past two months against the presidency of Viktor Yanukovich. The demonstrations began over the presidents anti-EU position, but hardened when he brought in new laws restricting freedom of assembly.
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18:46:00 24/01/2014
Some cattle producers on remote West Australian stations say people are sneaking onto their properties and killing cattle for meat. Pastoralists say the problem is widespread, particularly in the Pilbara in WA's north west. One cattle station owner says an animal was slaughtered in his paddock this week and he's had enough. More
18:50:00 24/01/2014
The Australian dollar is pushed lower due to weaker data out of China and growing concerns from investors about the strength of emerging economies. More