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Publishers reject Nobel prize writing

15 July 2006

IT is one of the most lauded novels in Australian literature, but when Patrick White's The Eye of the Storm was submitted to 10 Australian publishers, not one of them would have published it.

Holocaust claims a Zionist lie: mufti

15 July 2006

THE nation's Islamic leader, Sheik Taj Din al-Hilali, has dismissed the Holocaust as a "Zionist lie" in a series of fiery sermons in which he also lashed out at the West and the US-led occupation of Iraq.

Merit pay 'unfair to teachers'

15 July 2006

PLANS to reward teachers for results, rather than years in the job, have been dismissed by the national president of the Australian Education Union, who said it was "completely unreasonable to hold a teacher responsible foroutcomes".

PM's long-term agenda suggests he's staying put

15 July 2006

JOHN Howard will on Monday set out his long-term plans for energy and water in a clear sign that he intends to fight the next election.

Labor leans on Green to stand down

15 July 2006

TASMANIAN Deputy Premier Bryan Green has refused to end speculation he will resign, as his colleagues privately concede he may be sacked if he fails todo so.

News to campaign on media reforms

15 July 2006

AUSTRALIA'S biggest media company will mount a political campaign to overturn key elements of the Coonan media reform package, accusing the Government of unfairly protecting the free-to-air television networks.

Tribal law 'no excuse for sex abuse'

15 July 2006

CUSTOMARY law will no longer be used as an excuse for sexual abuse and violence in indigenous communities under an agreement struck at yesterday's talks.

Stem cell stance may cost funds

15 July 2006

JOHN Howard has reserved the right to starve the states of research funding if Victoria and Queensland decide to go it alone on therapeutic cloning.

Premiers and PM unite against common foe: Costello

15 July 2006

IT was arch-centralist Peter Costello who provided some extra spark yesterday to reforming the federation.

Red tape cut for greenhouse reports

15 July 2006

PROPOSALS for a single mandatory reporting system of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions will be developed by the end of the year.

States 'flunk' mental health needs

15 July 2006

STATE governments have been accused of flunking John Howard's challenge to match his $1.9 billion bailout of the crumbling mental health system.

Review of Hardie payouts charity

15 July 2006

NSW and commonwealth officials will consider whether the James Hardie asbestos compensation fund can be given charitable status in the hope of increasing payouts to victims.

 
 

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