from the ABC …..

Govt will push ahead with water takeover: Turnbull

from our right leaning ABC …..

The Prime Minister says unless there is heavy rain in the Murray-Darling catchment within weeks, the only water that will be available will be for town use and there will be none for irrigation.

"The president believes that there is a right for people to bear arms, but that all laws must be followed."

Virginia state gun laws - frequently asked questions:

Is a permit required to purchase rifles, handguns and shotguns? No.

from the ABC …..

Howard stakes claim for underdog tag

from the ABC …..

Labor rejects claims of $100m anti-WorkChoices campaign

from the NYT …..

Longer Duty Leaves Forces Disappointed but Stoic

 
from the Guardian …..

In 5-Year Effort, Scant Evidence of Voter Fraud

By ERIC LIPTON and IAN URBINA

Published: April 12, 2007

 
Schwarzenegger urges greenies to get 'sexy'

from the NYT …..

Bush Criticizes Democrats for Delay in Iraq Spending Bill

By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG and JEFF ZELENY

from Crikey …..

Howard: cut off, not cutting through

Christian Kerr writes:

US-Aust to work on climate change initiative

from the SMH …..

A report and the spin - now read on

Ross Gittins

April 4, 2007