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Play MP3 of Liberals chasing 10 seats to win government in South Australia ( minutes)
  • Tony Eastley
08:00:00 19/03/2010

Liberals chasing 10 seats to win government in South Australia

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

Play MP3 of Declining satisfaction rating threatens Labor Government in South Australia ( minutes)
  • Tony Eastley
08:04:00 19/03/2010

Declining satisfaction rating threatens Labor Govt in South Australia

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

Play MP3 of Hung Parliament tipped for Tasmanian election ( minutes)
  • Tony Eastley
08:08:00 19/03/2010

Hung Parliament tipped for Tasmanian election

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

Play MP3 of Liberals strugggling to pick up disaffected Labor voters in Tasmania ( minutes)
  • Tony Eastley
08:11:00 19/03/2010

Liberals struggling to pick up disaffected Labor voters in Tasmania

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

Play MP3 of Federal parties look for boost from two state elections ( minutes)
  • Lyndal Curtis
08:14:00 19/03/2010

Federal parties look for boost from two state elections

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

Play MP3 of Health care troubles forces Obama to postpone Australia visit ( minutes)
  • Kim Landers
08:21:00 19/03/2010

Healthcare troubles force Obama to postpone Australia visit

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

Play MP3 of Anti-nuclear campaigner warn agains plan to sell uranium to Russia ( minutes)
  • Alexandra Kirk
08:35:00 19/03/2010

Anti-nuclear campaigner warn agains plan to sell uranium to Russia

Australia is a step closer to selling uranium to Russia after the Federal Government rejected the concerns raised by a Labor dominated committee about the Howard-era deal. But the Australian Conservation Foundation says there are no circumstances under which Australia should finalise the deal. More

Play MP3 of 80 per cent of coeliac disease cases not properly diagnosed ( minutes)
  • Alison Caldwell
08:37:00 19/03/2010

80 per cent of coeliac disease cases not properly diagnosed

Coeliac disease is twice as common as type-1 diabetes and most people who have the serious allergy to glutens don't realise it. Undiagnosed and untreated it can lead to chronic liver disease, cancer and infertility. More

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