North Queensland assesses cyclone damage
Residents in north Queensland are assessing the damage from Tropical Cyclone Ului which crossed the coast early this morning.
The cyclone has been downgraded to category 2 as it continues to move across the state's north.
The system made landfall near Airlie Beach, north of Mackay, at about 1:30am AEST and is weakening as it heads inland.
Authorities say there are reports of roof damage and powerlines down in coastal and island communities throughout the region.
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Voter backlash
South Australian Premier Mike Rann is in a strong position to deliver the Labor Party a third term in government but has not yet declared victory. (video)
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Dealing to begin
Tasmania faces days, perhaps weeks, of political machinations after the election left the state facing a hung parliament. (video) (photos)
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South Australian Election Results
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72.9% counted.
Updated Sat Mar 20 11:29PM
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| Party | % Vote | Swing | Won | Predict | ||
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| Labor | 37.9 | -7.4 | 25 | 25 | ||
| Liberal | 41.4 | +7.3 | 18 | 18 | ||
| Greens | 8.0 | +1.6 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Family First | 5.2 | -0.6 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Nationals | 1.1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Others | 6.4 | +0.1 | 3 | 4 | ||
Tasmanian Election Results
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84.2% counted.
Updated Sat Mar 20 11:43PM
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| Party | % Vote | Swing | Won | Predict | ||
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| Labor | 37.1 | -12.1 | 9 | 10 | ||
| Liberal | 39.1 | +7.2 | 9 | 10 | ||
| Greens | 21.3 | +4.6 | 4 | 5 | ||
| Others | 2.5 | +0.3 | 0 | 0 | ||
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