Final report into Black Saturday released
Victoria's Bushfires Royal Commission has recommended sweeping policy changes in response to the Black Saturday and Gippsland bushfires.
After 155 days of hearings, including evidence from more than 400 witnesses, the Royal Commission has handed down its final report with 67 recommendations.
Premier John Brumby says the Government will not respond to the recommendations until after it has consulted the community.
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New Labor leak
The Australian newspaper says when Ms Gillard was deputy PM she sometimes did not attend Cabinet's national security committee meetings. (audio)
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Defence health
Tony Abbott offers a $77 million boost for the health and dental care of Defence families as a new poll gives the Coalition an election-winning lead. (audio)
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