12:10:00 09/09/2010
The latest ABS statistics show a net gain of almost 31,000 jobs in the month of August, which means there's been an increase in full time employment in 11 of the past 12 months. However, the unemployment rate falling back towards five per cent may make the Reserve Bank uncomfortable about possible inflationary pressures. More
12:14:00 09/09/2010
The competition regulator has maintained its opposition to National Australia Bank's proposed takeover of AXA Asia Pacific. The ACCC blocked the NAB proposal for the second time in five months on concerns it would dilute competition. More
12:18:00 09/09/2010
Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott have presided over their first party room meetings since the election, and to chart their way ahead with Labor in minority government. Tony Abbott maintained a positive tone, saying while the Coalition didn't get into office it had done a good job, and urged his MPs to be proud of what they'd achieved. More
12:23:00 09/09/2010
Non-Labor parties could get their own legislation passed in the new Parliament, thanks to rule changes made before the formation of the minority government. Private members bills can now be voted on in the House of Representatives. But the changes may preclude bills that are attached to funding, because the Government needs to agree when it comes to appropriating money. More
12:28:00 09/09/2010
Labor's woes in Queensland are continuing, with the latest opinion poll showing the State Opposition could take power in a landslide at the next election. Labor has held Government in Queensland for 20 of the last 22 years, but its popularity has declined over several issues, including privatisation. A survey today shows it has an election-losing primary vote of 29 per cent. More
12:32:00 09/09/2010
The New South Wales Police Commissioner and the state's Premier, Kristine Keneally, have both paid tribute to a police officer who was shot during a drug raid and died later in hospital. Two men have been charged over the shooting, but so far no murder charges have been laid. More
12:36:00 09/09/2010
The church in Florida that wants to burn copies of the Koran to mark the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks says it won't back down, despite an international chorus of condemnation. Some Muslim leaders have warned the move could provoke a violent response in some parts of the Muslim world. More
12:40:00 09/09/2010
Contractors for BP have described as self-serving and inaccurate an internal BP report into the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. The report found BP was partly at fault for the disaster, but also said Halliburton and Transocean shared the blame. More
12:44:00 09/09/2010
There are warnings that Sri Lanka is on the brink of becoming an autocracy, after the President gained significantly more power due to constitutional changes. Among the sweeping new powers given to the head of state, Parliament has voted to remove the legal barrier preventing the President from standing for more than two terms. More
12:51:00 09/09/2010
Prominent AFL player Brendan Fevola is again embroiled in controversy over claims he exposed himself to a woman at a function last weekend. Investigations are underway and Fevola has denied the allegation, but the Brisbane Lions have already suspended their star full forward indefinitely. More
