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Kim Beazley still finds cracks in the Coalition's water strategy. Here he is pictured on a visit to Pejar dam in Goulburn. With him are Goulburn Mayor Paul Stephenson, and Senator Ursula Stephens. Photo: AAP

Howard’s water plans a ‘spit in the wind’

The Howard Government’s efforts to fix the nation’s water crisis are as effective as “spitting in the wind”, federal Labor leader Kim Beazley said today. >>Full Story

Protestors gather outside a Penrith real estate agency.

Realtor feels community anger over sacking

The sacking of a long-serving real estate employee for refusing to sign a contract that cut her pay has sparked outrage in the Penrith community. >>Full Story

Rhiannon proposes review of Freedom of Information Act

The NSW government sees freedom of information as an enemy to be defeated, state MP Lee Rhiannon said today. >>Full Story

MPs to hear compensation plea for Roseanne Catt

Independent NSW MP Peter Breen says he will raise the compensation case of a woman wrongfully jailed for ten years in NSW parliament next week. >>Full story

David Jones employee Brooke Barnstable, 20, displays one of this seasons new hats.

Tip your Melbourne Cup lid and boost the economy

Go on, buy that hat! You’re helping the economy. Economists are finally interested in fashion - now that it is just a month out from one of Australia’s most celebrated events: the Melbourne Cup. >>Full Story