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Julian Assange Appeal Against Extradition Dismissed

Malcolm Farnsworth — Wed, 30 May 2012 08:53:49 +0000

Download the UK Supreme Court judgment dismissing Julian Assange's appeal against extradition to Sweden.

Government Expels Syrian Diplomats

Malcolm Farnsworth — Tue, 29 May 2012 11:36:46 +0000

The federal government has expelled the Syrian Chargé d'affaires, Mr Jawdat Ali, and one other Syrian diplomat. The expulsion is in response to the massacre of 100 people in Haoula. The diplomats have 72 hours to leave the country. Foreign Minister Bob Carr comments. Includes Australia Network video interview with Carr.

Mabo Madness From 1993

Malcolm Farnsworth — Tue, 29 May 2012 10:48:16 +0000

With the 20th anniversary of Mabo approaching, it's timely to remember the atmosphere of the time in this June 1993 editorial and cartoon in the Sunday Herald-Sun.

A High Court Challenge To The Murray-Darling Water Plan?

Malcolm Farnsworth — Mon, 28 May 2012 08:48:43 +0000

Channel 10 video news item on the possibility of a South Australian government High Court challenge to the Murray-Darling Water Plan. Includes media release from Premier Jay Weatherill.

Abbott: This Is An Important Week

Malcolm Farnsworth — Mon, 28 May 2012 08:05:01 +0000

Text of remarks by Opposition Leader Tony Abbott to a Shadow Cabinet meeting in Canberra. "This is an important week."

Gillard Questioned Again About Leadership

Malcolm Farnsworth — Sun, 27 May 2012 02:24:54 +0000

Audio, Text and Video of Julia Gillard and Jenny Macklin media conference in Canberra. Called to discuss pensioner assistance for the carbon tax, Gillard faced questions about her leadership, Joel Fitzgibbon and immigrant workers.

Craig Thomson: Enough Is Enough

Malcolm Farnsworth — Thu, 24 May 2012 01:47:04 +0000

Text and Audio of Craig Thomson's statement to the media this morning. "Enough is enough," he told journalists. "Is this about trying to push someone to the brink?"

Dealing With Craig Thomson: An Impressive Debate

Malcolm Farnsworth — Tue, 22 May 2012 08:49:03 +0000

Complete audio of House of Reps MPI debate on possible action against Craig Thomson. Speeches by Rob Oakeshott, Mark Dreyfus, Christopher Pyne, Tony Windsor, Harry Jenkins, Julie Bishop, Andrew Wilkie and Stephen Jones.

Paul Howes: National Press Club Address

Malcolm Farnsworth — Tue, 22 May 2012 04:31:33 +0000

Text of the Address to the National Press Club by Paul Howes, National Secretary of the Australian Workers' Union.

The Herald Sun Adjudicates

Malcolm Farnsworth — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:02:56 +0000

Coverage of Craig Thomson's statement to Parliament: images of pages from today's Herald Sun and Sydney Morning Herald.