The dramatic nationalisation of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by
the US Government today sent London's leading shares soaring almost 4 per
cent.
The Greens say the Federal Government's decision to grant an extension for final approval of the proposed Tasmanian pulp mill shows the Government is captive to the timber company Gunns. Read more...
The Federal Government will not reverse its ban on selling uranium to India, despite supporting a new agreement that allows the United States to do so. Read more...
Federal Climate Change Minister Penny Wong has announced a new $400 million tender to buy water entitlements in the northern section of the Murray-Darling Basin. Read more...