Election 2016: Maritime union urges rethink on move to disendorse Chris Brown
Election 2016: Maritime union urges rethink on move to disendorse Chris Brown Updated May 12, 2016 19:29:46 The Maritime Union of Australia wants Labor leader Bill Shorten to reconsider the party's move to disendorse Chris Brown for the seat of Fremantle. Key points:The MUA says the Labor Party should be "ashamed" over how it treated Chris BrownThe party says he should have disclosed his past convictionsJosh Wilson is endorsed as the new ALP candidate The ALP's natio..>> view originalColin Barnett needs polish if he's selling WA's silverware
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"I've done nothing wrong". Sherry Xu, 18, is frustrated that young women feel unsafe at night. Photo: Jason South When Sherry Xu, 18, travels home from the city alone after a night out with friends, she always picks the busiest train carriage to sit in.She calls her dad for a lift from the station, even though it's not far to walk, and will exchange messages with her friends to make sure they are all home safe. I'm not the one committing crimes or assault..>> view originalMan accused of murdering Tony McGrath allegedly made confession to a friend
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Video will begin in 5 seconds. Election 2016: Malcolm to the rescue Liberal MP Fiona Scott gets a grilling at a press conference forcing the PM to step in. Courtesy ABC News 24. PT1M46S 620 349 Tony Abbott's former chief of staff, Peta Credlin, has rounded on Malcolm Turnbull's campaign team for appearing elitist after cancelling a planned street walk in Western Sydney on Wednesday following questions over last year's leadership change. I would've thought, particularly with t..>> view originalCouncil amalgamations: Elected officials out and administrators in after Mike Baird sacks 42 councils
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