Tag: Rudd, Kevin
Economy to pick up next year: Rudd
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says there are signs the economy will improve next year.[MORE]
Rudd's family history given to National Library
The family history of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has been handed over to the National Library in Canberra.[MORE]
Emissions target demands nuclear energy: MacFarlane
Federal Coalition frontbencher Ian MacFarlane says he doubts that Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will be able to meet Australia's emissions reduction targets without turning to nuclear energy.[MORE]
Rudd arrives in Niue for Pacific forum
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has arrived in the tiny nation of Niue for two days of meetings with leaders from throughout the Pacific.[MORE]
Rudd to attend climate change meet in NZ
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is in New Zealand today to attend a climate change conference and meet his New Zealand counterpart.[MORE]
Rudd to visit NZ, South Pacific
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will travel to New Zealand and the small South Pacific Island of Niue next week.[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 pays tribute to Korean War diggers
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has paid homage to hundreds of Australian soldiers killed during the Korean War that started nearly six decades ago, officials said.[MORE]
Keating calls for super contribution increase
The former prime minister, Paul Keating, has called on the Rudd Government to increase compulsory superannuation contributions from 9 per cent to 15 per cent of income.[MORE]
GetUp hopeful Pro-Tibet ad will screen before opening ceremony
A pro-Tibet TV ad is set to screen before the Olympic opening ceremony.[MORE]
Rudd urges 'fair go' after Lewis's cheat claims
Kevin Rudd says Australians must get a 'fair go' at Olympics after doping comments by Tamsyn Lewis.[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]
Rudd warns of 'darkening' financial times
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has warned Australians of tougher financial times ahead.[MORE]
Rudd still riding high in polls
New opinion poll shows Opposition failing to make much of a dent on Kevin Rudd's approval rating.[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]
Japan on board for Rudd's nuclear battle
A former Japanese minister will co-chair a nuclear disarmament body proposed by PM Kevin Rudd.[MORE]
No G8 climate breakthroughs, Rudd admits
Kevin Rudd acknowledges no great breakthroughs made on climate change at G8 meeting in Japan.[MORE]
'Put shoulder to wheel' on emissions, Rudd urges G8
Kevin Rudd is holding one-on-one meetings with the leaders of five countries at the G8 summit.[MORE]
Govt's honeymoon is over: Howard
Former PM John Howard says the gloss has worn off the Rudd Government.[MORE]
Leave children out of children-in-art debate: Rudd
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is standing by his comments about using children in art or to make political points.[MORE]