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Perth MusicAustralia 'needs a court TV channel'
1pointsJUDGE Michael Kirby has suggested all the proceedings of the High Court be beamed to a dedicated television channel to allow the public to watch every moment of the deliberations of justice.
Conroy not sure what will be filtered
1pointsDuring question time yesterday the Greens asked a number of thoughtful questions about the proposed Internet filter. Senator Conroy was unable to answer what 'unwanted' sites would be added to the lists.
Senate rejects FuelWatch
1pointsTHE Federal Government's proposed petrol price monitoring scheme, FuelWatch, has been defeated in the Senate.
Warnings from world leaders all within 72 hours
1pointsOver the last 72 hours there has been a strange melange of cryptic messages leaked from world political leaders about what could be in store for America over the next few months.
Obama to shut down Guantanamo Bay
1pointsBARACK Obama will move swiftly to close Guantanamo Bay as soon as he takes office, his aides have revealed, a clear and early sign of how aggressively he wants to break with President Bush the moment he is sworn in.
'Green car' drive in Kevin Rudd's industry rescue
1pointsTHE Rudd Government has promised the big car companies will make major "green car" investments in Australia as a result of a new automotive industry assistance package worth a total of $6.2 billion over the next 13years.
Down syndrome residency case just the beginning
1pointsA SECOND case of a medical worker being refused permanent residency on the basis of the cost to taxpayer of their child's Down syndrome has emerged - and this is just the tip of an iceberg, according to a Down syndrome support group.
Indonesia boosts security after Bali executions
1pointsIndonesia boosted security Sunday after three Islamic militants were executed for the 2002 Bali bombings that killed 202 people. Emotional supporters thronged ambulances carrying their caskets through narrow streets, some calling for revenge.
Indonesia confirms Bali bomber executions
1pointsTHREE Bali bombers have been executed on an Indonesian island for their lead roles in the 2002 nightclub bombings that killed 202 people, including 88 Australians.
End of the Road for Surfdom...
1pointsIt’s sad to read that Tim Dunlop is closing down The Road to Surfdom, one of the original Australian political blogs, and one that’s been a great contributor to commentary and discussion over a sustained period of time.
Burke charged with corruption
1pointsDISGRACED former West Australian premier Brian Burke has been charged with corruption and giving false evidence to the Corruption and Crime Commission - his third set of criminal charges since leaving office in 1988.
Filmmakers charged over gunplay
1pointsFour Melbourne filmmakers have been charged on summons after a passer-by mistook their theatrical gunplay for a real-life drama.
Obama first Black President
1points2008-11-05 06:06:22 - Democrats back to power especially from those states of 2004,with ease pass magic number of 270 electoral vote threshhold to give Democrat Barack Obama,Illinois Senator,the ultimate choice of more than hundred million voters
Obama wins
1pointsHuffington Op-ed: In America's journey toward a more just and truly democratic society, tonight is another milestone. And not just because the son of a Kenyan father and a mother from Kansas is now President-Elect.
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