The federal government is imposing an interim national ban on 19 synthetic drugs after Sydney teenager Henry Kwan took an LSD-like drug and fell to his death.
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First home buyers grant extended by two years
The O'Farrell government will extend the first home buyers grant by another two years, encouraging prospective home owners to purchase a new house with a $15,000 inducement.
Protesters want live animal export ban
Several hundred protesters are rallying in Melbourne to call for a ban on live animal exports.
Jury notices to use latest technology
Potential NSW jurors may soon be summoned via SMS and tablet computer, the state government says.
Australians waste $25 billion on card interest, smokes, unused food
Australians are frittering away $25 billion a year.
Hospitals on the lookout for dangerous new virus
A virus that can cause paralysis in children has been circulating in New South Wales during autumn, and has recently spread to Victoria.
Call for Australian of Year nominations
Nominations have opened for the 2014 Australian of the Year awards.
Health costs biting poor Victorians
A New survey by a non-government organisation shows Victorians living in poverty are struggling to meet the costs of basic health care.
Islamic woman told she cannot wear full-face burqa in Brisbane court
A MAGISTRATE has questioned whether a Saudi woman appearing in court should have been allowed to wear “a full burqa” or face covering, telling her “this is an…
Fiji Museum Team Discovers Ancient Village Sites
The historical discovery of two village sites dating back to at least 500 years has been made by a team from the Fiji Museum. Following a request…