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Hawks take cautious approach with Rioli

By Tracker, May 21, 2013
Cyril-Rioli

AFL: Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has confirmed Cyril Rioli will be sidelined until at least round 12 as the utility recovers from his latest hamstring injury.

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Thousands of new mums face mental illness

By Tracker, May 21, 2013

NATIONAL: Thousands of Australian babies are being born to mothers with mental health problems, according to research which highlights the need for early intervention and support.

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Elder slams NT forced adoption plan

By Tracker, May 21, 2013
Adam Giles, who is Australia's first Indigenous head of government, said parents must take responsibility for their children.

NATIONAL: An Indigenous elder is pleading with Northern Territory Chief Minister Adam Giles to scrap plans to address Aboriginal child neglect via forced adoptions.

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Double dissolution on the table: coalition

By Tracker, May 20, 2013
Opposition leader Tony Abbott.

NATIONAL: The coalition has reaffirmed it could call a double-dissolution election if it wins government but is blocked from repealing the carbon tax.

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‘More funding needed’ for Vic legal aid

By Tracker, May 16, 2013
The Victorian Law Reform Commission.

VIC: The $30 million provided in the federal budget for legal aid nationally is less than half that needed with the Victorian system still in crisis, legal rights groups say.

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Black budget gets broad support

By Tracker, May 16, 2013
Treasurer Wayne Swan has delivered the Congress $15 million over three years.

NATIONAL: Broad support for budget from some.

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Aboriginal children are being left with neglectful parents: Giles

By Tracker, May 15, 2013
Adam Giles, at a press conference the day before being sworn in as Chief MInister of the Northern Territory and the first Aboriginal head of an Australian government.

NT: Northern Territory Chief Minister Adam Giles says Aboriginal children are being left with neglectful parents because of fears of creating a new Stolen Generation.

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Saudi suspect’s brother to remain hidden

By Tracker, May 15, 2013
Aboriginal man Shayden Thorne is detained in a jail in Saudi Arabian jail.

NATIONAL: Saudi suspect’s brother to remain hidden.

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NT welfare groups unhappy with budget

By Tracker, May 15, 2013
NT welfare groups are unhappy with budget

BUDGET 2013: NT welfare groups unhappy with budget.

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‘Sensible and methodical’: Swan

By Tracker, May 14, 2013
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan.

NATIONAL: The treasurer says he has juggled a unique set of circumstances to produce a budget that focuses on jobs and economic growth.

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