In the latest controversy over the appointment of former union officials to the Fair Work Commission, the Gillard government has appointed former ACTU secretary Jeff Lawrence and others with strong Labor links to the tribunal.
Breaking up can be a hateful thing to do
Separation may bring out the worst in people, often to the bemusement of their legal counsel.
Scientists closer to weight-loss pill
Obese people may find relief by ingesting the gut flora of skinny folk.
Assange prosecutor quits while accuser sacks lawyer
Turmoil in the Swedish Prosecution Authority's effort to extradite Julian Assange.
Forgetfulness may not mean dementia
Many who show early symptoms of dementia recover within two years, researchers have found.
Jeff Kennett joins Seven as national political commentator
The man who once threw a shovelful of sand at a pack of journalists has now joined their ranks.
Islanders feel the squeeze on housing and produce
As the number of asylum seekers on the island rises, so too do the pressures on the resources of Christmas Island.
What if the internet broke?
Would the world collapse? Would there be rioting in the streets? What would happen to your Facebook friends? Brad Howarth reports.
Australian carbon tax policy crucial, Combet says
An Abbott government would risk Australia's international reputation and undermine its economic interests if it scrapped the carbon tax, Climate Change Minister Greg Combet told a joint climate forum with China.
Fitzgibbon joins chorus of Labor MPs concerned about super tax
Former chief whip Joel Fitzgibbon has joined other Labor MPs concerned about the prospect of taxing the superannuation earnings of the wealthy.
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