Thursday March 1.

Carpenter urged to oust backbencher over CCC evidence [08:00]
Pressure is mounting on Western Australian Premier Alan Carpenter to have another MP sacked from the Labor Party, following revelations at a corruption inquiry.

Whaling to continue within months, Japan says [01:55]
Japan says it will continue its Southern Ocean whaling programs in the future, possibly as soon as the end of next month.

States, union cautious about Labor's curriculum plan [00:26]
States and the Australian Education Union have had mixed reactions to the federal Opposition Leader's planned national school curriculum.

More money needed to reduce drug harm: report [00:19]
A parliamentary report has recommended the Federal Government spend more money on helping people overcome the devastating affects of drugs such as ice.

Wednesday February 28.

Govt keeps nuclear reactor options open [20:01]
The Federal Government has refused to rule out taking some power from the states so nuclear reactors can be built.

Statistics show AWA workers ripped off, union says [19:12]
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) says official figures show a majority of workers on Australian Workplace Agreements are working longer hours for less pay than those on collective agreements.

Williams pleads guilty to 3 underworld murders [18:40]
Criminal Carl Williams has appeared in the County Court to plead guilty to three of Melbourne's underworld murders.

Storms cause flash flooding in Sydney's south-west [18:02]
Fierce storms have hit Sydney's south-west this afternoon, causing flash flooding and injuries from lightning strikes.

Privacy laws may be toughened if smart card goes ahead [18:00]
The Human Services Minister Ian Campbell says he has an open mind about whether privacy laws should be toughened if the Government's new health and welfare card goes ahead.

Federal Court reserves decision on Hicks [15:44]
The Federal Court has reserved its decision on whether lawyers for Guantanamo Bay inmate David Hicks will be allowed to put a case that the Australian Government has neglected its duty of care towards him.

Troubled Murray facing uncertain future [14:43]
While managing the drought continues to be one of the biggest issues facing the authority responsible for Australia's largest river system, the prospect of flooding rain is also looming as a potential problem for the troubled waterway.

Labor commits to national curriculum [14:41]
The Federal Opposition says it will set up an independent education board to roll out a national curriculum in schools if it wins the election.

Omodei labels Carpenter a fraud [13:36]
The Western Australian Opposition Leader Paul Omodei has labelled the Premier Alan Carpenter a fraud after yesterday's revelation that the Government sought to restrict the Corruption and Crime Commission's (CCC) access to certain evidence.

The Commissioner Kevin Hammond revealed yesterday that he had received a submission from the Government almost two weeks ago that sought to restrict the CCC's access to certain information.

Study to determine suitability of drinking rainwater [13:15]
A study will be conducted in Adelaide to find out whether rainwater is safe to drink.

Inquiry to probe Vic police discipline process [12:21]
The Office of Police Integrity (OPI) has announced an inquiry into the Victorian police force's disciplinary process.