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Ally: Gillard safe as leader

A Labor Cabinet minister says claims of a leadership change are all talk and "no action".

Fast-track plan weighs down Gillard

Another week, another disaster. Prime Minister Julia Gillard, again crashing in the polls after a brief respite last week, is now staring at the almost certain defeat of a major reform package.

Grillo promises to rip open Parliament like tin of tuna

As an enormous crowd gathered outside Rome's San Giovanni basilica on Saturday, comedian Beppe Grillo had every reason to be jubilant.

Gillard prepares for Aborigine liquor law battle

I have a real fear that the rivers of grog that wreaked such havoc among indigenous communities are starting to flow once again.

One-time backwater fosters greater sense of belonging

On Saturdays, Hobart's Salamanca Place hosts a market visited by thousands of locals and tourists.

Egypt opposition alleges vote fraud in referendum

Spell your name wrong and risk a one way ticket home

A growing number of Kiwis are misspelling their own names on travel documents, risking being left stranded at airports or sent home by overseas authorities.

Referendum a victory for President

Egypt's Islamist-backed constitution received a "yes" majority in a final round of voting on a referendum that saw a low voter turnout.

Dan Bidois: Bold reforms needed to improve NZ living standards

In 2060, China and India's share of global GDP looks set to surpass the combined share of GDP from today's most industrialised countries.

Senegalese singer to run for president

'Occupy' protest spreads to 82 nations

Speaker on tour: don't call it a junket

Spy-cam ruling a hurdle for SIS

Brash rues blindsiding Banks

David Anderson: Gas tax bites the hand that feeds us

'Heads should roll' over $11m ferry blowout

Boscawen will not seek re-election on ACT Party list

Farmers off hook in ETS review