Cancer patients are being promised a major review of chemotherapy pricing and a one-off $30 million boost for cancer drugs in the federal government's May budget.
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Trial starts for Australian Corey Donaldson, accused of bank robbery in Cheyenne, Wyoming
THE 12 US jurors who will decide the fate of accused Melbourne bank robber Corey Donaldson have been asked if they have any "anger or negative feelings" towards…
Australia Provides $6.36 Million To Samoa For Cyclone Relief
A direct funding agreement for over 15 million tala [US$6.36 million] for post-Cyclone Evan support was signed between Governments of Samoa and Australia yesterday.
Defence in crisis, says opposition
AUSTRALIA'S defence has reached crisis point while Prime Minister Julia Gillard has been promising funding for roads, education and much else, but not a cent for national security,…
Greens urge PM to change mining tax
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NSW man dies after being stuck in freezer
WorkCover is investigating the death of a man in Sydney's east who was trapped in a commercial freezer for up to an hour.
Kayaker Scott Donaldson turns back to Australia after satellite phone got wet in his bid to cross the Tasman
A New Zealand man who is attempting to kayak solo across the Tasman has had to turn back just days after leaving the Australian coast, after his satellite…
Nurse reportedly blamed prank-calling DJs for her death in letter
The British nurse who died last year after being the victim of a prank by two Australian DJs left a note to her employers saying their action had…
Prams used to conceal drugs
Customs authorities have seized 4.5kg of the precursor drug ephedrine that was hidden in a delivery of prams.
No more abortions with RU486, Plibersek
Christian group FamilyVoice Australia says the availability of a cheap abortion drug could allow male partners of pregnant women to force them into abortions.