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A stand-off between Melbourne University and student squatters is coming to a head, with an eviction order approved.

The Tasmanian Greens have slammed the Federal Government's decision to allow Gunns more time to meet ecological guidelines.

The national body for adult retailers says new restrictions on Queensland adult shops are pointless.

There are calls for the SA Government to follow up its anti-hoon laws with education support to prevent anti-social behaviour.

Neighbours of a Nightcliff unit where a man was stabbed to death last night say the area is notorious and police presence is limited.

The Northern Territory Government is re-evaluating election promises and says more infrastructure commitments may be achieved early despite the global financial crisis.

Kevin Rudd has called on Hamas militants to stop firing rockets into southern Israel and has urged both parties to negotiate a ceasefire.

Gunns has expressed confidence in its proposed Tasmanian pulp mill, even though the project has again been delayed.

New adult shops in Queensland will be banned near schools and churches.

City of Cockburn Mayor Stephen Lee returned to work today after standing down for three months.

A Tasmanian pulp and paper analyst says he is surprised by yet another delay imposed on timber company Gunns' proposed northern pulp mill.

Federal Superannuation Minister Nick Sherry says the Government is planning to consolidate lost superannuation accounts automatically using tax file numbers.

A new study has found that creative industries in the Port Macquarie Hastings region in New South Wales contribute $92 million to the local economy.

Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett has refused to approve Gunns' planned Tasmanian pulp mill, saying more environmental studies need to be done.

The NSW Govt says it is spending less on advertising but the Opposition says the amount is 'obscene.'

The real impact of major road changes in Brisbane will not be known for a month.

Final approval is being sought from the New South Wales Government to improve the water supply at Darby's Falls in the Cowra Shire.

Traffic delays are expected in inner Brisbane from today due to construction of the Hale Street Bridge.

Grocery stores are not satisfied by the Federal Government's moves to exempt small businesses from mandatory unit pricing.

Qld MP Dean Wells wants the criminal code changed after a report on child homicides.