08:00:00 19/03/2010
The latest opinion poll suggests it's hard to separate the contenders in this weekend's state election in South Australia. The Opposition Leader Isobel Redmond faces the tough task of winning 10 seats from Labor to take power, but she's confident she can do it. More
08:04:00 19/03/2010
To hold onto power in South Australia, the Labor Party needs to limit any swing against it to less than 6 per cent or so. Opinion polls suggest voter satisfaction with the Government is falling away and the leader Mike Rann's personal ratings are flagging, but Mr Rann says only he has the experience required to guide the state. More
08:08:00 19/03/2010
In Tasmania, the latest opinion poll shows there will likely be no clear winner in this weekend's state election. That would mean one of the major parties would have to strike a deal with the Greens to form government, although the Labor leader David Bartlett is ruling out doing any such deal. More
08:11:00 19/03/2010
The Liberal leader Will Hodgman has also ruled out doing any deal with the Greens to form government in Tasmania. Despite polling to the contrary, Mr Hodgman says he's confident of picking up enough former Labor votes to win government. More
08:14:00 19/03/2010
The Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is looking closely at the likely outcomes of this weekend's state elections in South Australia and Tasmania as he tries to secure support for his health shake-up. Both Mr Rudd and the Opposition Leader Tony Abbott could enjoy a boost if their party claims victory in the state contests. More
08:21:00 19/03/2010
The US President Barack Obama's visit to Australia and Indonesia has been rescheduled to June so he can focus on winning support for his healthcare changes. Analysts say Australia shouldn't view the cancellation as a snub because the President's healthcare plan is vital to his domestic agenda. More