Malcolm Fraser's criticised the Federal Government's stance and sought to re-open debate on an Australian Bill of Rights. The former Prime Minister last night called on the Commonwealth to overturn mandatory sentencing in Australia saying the laws a racist and unfairly impact on indigenous people. It seems a niggling injury will keep him sidelined. Harry's team in England, Leeds United, won't be too upset. Labor says it's an outrage that that they government is cutting funding for needy schools while delivering millions to the weathly schools.
Huon pine is one of Tasmania's rare and natural icons.
They take years to grow to maturity but parts of the state's World Heritage Area's are under attack by poachers. It's believed some of the timber is being transported and sold inter-state and legal sawmillers have had enough. They say the penalties for poaching a far too light. Margaret Trowe is a vice-presidential candidate in the United States election and worked for years as a meatpacker. She's a veteran unionist and campigner for the rights of immigrants - and those she calls fighting workers.