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Allan Scott to be farewelled
Former trucking magnate Allan Scott will be farewelled this afternoon at his funeral in Mount Gambier.[MORE]
PM's chief of staff resigns
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's chief of staff, David Epstein, has resigned.[MORE]
Rudd firm on capital punishment stance
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says the fact that he backs the death penalty for the Bali bombers in Indonesia does not signal any change in his opposition to capital punishment in Australia.[MORE]
Family First gives Govt Medicare ultimatum
The Federal Government can revive its bid to change the Medicare levy threshold if it agrees to Family First demands. [MORE]
Lower lakes 'disaster' a priority: Rudd
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says the Govt is doing what it can to help the lower Murray.[MORE]
Carpenter promises to extend the Northern Suburbs Railway to Butler
The Premier Alan Carpenter has announced Labor will extend the Northern Suburbs Railway from Clarkson to Butler if re-elected.[MORE]
Rudd in Singapore to discuss defence, trade
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will focus on defence, national security and trade when he meets political and business leaders in Singapore today.[MORE]
Rudd to raise concerns over Olympic censorship
Kevin Rudd will raise concerns with the Chinese Government about internet censorship during the Olympics. [MORE]
Rudd assures coal power industry of emissions scheme support
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has moved to assure the coal-fired power generators that they will get help to cope with the changes caused by an emissions trading scheme.[MORE]
Fitzgibbon laughs off Rudd swearing claims
A Federal Government frontbencher has dismissed claims that Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has a bad temper and a foul mouth.[MORE]
Malaysian PM not convinced on Asia Pacific community
Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi has questioned the need for the Asia Pacific community proposed by his Australian counterpart, Kevin Rudd.[MORE]
World climate change commitments a long way off: Rudd
The Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has acknowledged the world is a long way from achieving the consensus he has been calling for on climate change.[MORE]
Rudd throws weight behind Iemma's premiership
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has thrown his support behind New South Wales Premier Morris Iemma.[MORE]
Rudd 'can't stand' magazine's nude child photo
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says he cannot stand the photo of a young naked girl published on the cover of an art magazine.[MORE]
Rudd pledges action on Murray's Lower Lakes
The PM has made his first visit to inspect the dire state of the Lower Lakes of the River Murray in SA.[MORE]
Rudd confirms Beijing Olympics attendance
Kevin Rudd has confirmed he will attend the Beijing Olympics in August.[MORE]
Rudd heads to Aceh for aid relief inspection
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd heads to Aceh today to see how Australian tsunami aid money has been spent.[MORE]
Nelson challenged over Obama Al Qaeda comments
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has challenged Opposition Leader Brendan Nelson to distance himself from comments John Howard made last year about US presidential candidate Barack Obama.[MORE]
Rudd says Japan's whaling 'a disagreement among friends'
Kevin Rudd is fending off accusations he has gone out of his way to offend Japan.[MORE]
Rudd heads to Japan
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will head to Japan this morning for a long-anticipated meeting with Australia's largest trading partner.[MORE]
Rudd sticks with Henson assessment
PM stands by his condemnation of Bill Henson's nude photos after the image that sparked the furore was cleared for release.[MORE]
Rudd challenges Turnbull on petrol excise
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has challenged the Opposition's treasury spokesman to explain how the Opposition would fund its cut in petrol excise, or denounce the policy.[MORE]
PM petitioned over electorate GP shortages
A petition has been presented to the Prime Minister's office calling on him to take action over the shortage of doctors in his Brisbane electorate.[MORE]
Vizard hands back Order of Australia medal
Melbourne businessman Steve Vizard is handing back his Order of Australia medal.[MORE]
