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Extra funds will mainly prop up legal aid
The justice sector has been promised $157 million in new spending, but most of that will be spent on propping up the legal aid system. The new funding of $157 million over the next two years will be spent mainly on funding
Updated: 05/20/2011 02:00A
How Scotland in 2011 compares to 1707
With a possible divorce on the cards, we look at the state of Scotland then and now James Douglas, the second Duke of Queensberry, who was largely responsible for ensuring the success of the 1707 Act of Union. 1707 Scotland, like England,
Updated: 05/20/2011 02:00A
Lawsuit claims ex-Marsh chief defrauded chain of millions
The brief also alleges that Marsh apparently destroyed travel files that detailed extensive trips he and other family members took on the company's tab. Trips on which company money was spent included travel to Paris, the Dominican Republic,
Updated: 05/20/2011 02:00A
Malema hate speech trial, closing arguments continue
Closing arguments will continue on Friday in the Julius Malema hate speech trial. The Equality Court heard colourful arguments from both sides on Thursday with references to everything from the Beatles to Borat. AfriForum and Transvaal Agricultural
Updated: 05/20/2011 02:00A
GOP blocks judicial nominee
Liu is a 40-year-old legal scholar at the University of California's Berkeley law school, a Rhodes Scholar and clerked for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. MIAMI, Fla. — The widow of a Florida tabloid photo editor who died in the 2001 anthrax
Updated: 05/20/2011 01:57A
Sir Fred Goodwin injunction: MPs declare 'victory' for freedom of speech
Just hours later Mr Justice Tugendhart, who has issued at least 11 privacy injunctions himself, agreed to lift the anonymity order protecting Sir Fred Goodwin. According to MPs, his decision will sound the "death-knell" for super-injunctions.
Updated: 05/20/2011 01:56A
Crow tribe's $7B coal project stalls, draws suit
According to a lawsuit filed this week by Australian-American Energy Co., the Crow Tribe claims the company has failed to make minimum annual expenditures called for under the agreement. The company says it has spent more than $10 million toward the
Updated: 05/20/2011 01:55A
The birds have landed
Four of the interstate acts for the Territory's biggest music festival flew into Darwin Airport this afternoon. Birds of Tokyo, Sneaky Sound System, Justice Crew and Hayley Warner have landed in preparation for tomorrows big event.
Updated: 05/20/2011 01:55A
BHS softball routs Eisenhower on Day no-hitter
12 Conference win over Decatur Eisenhower on Thursday. Jesse Alvis had two hits, including a double, and two RBIs for Bloomington. Tycie Justice added two doubles for the Raiders (17-14, 9-4). Day (8-4) allowed just one walk while striking out nine.
Updated: 05/20/2011 01:54A
New 'Terminator' delayed as Schwarzenegger puts career on hold
He suggested that if the former governor is smart, he would seek to have divorce proceedings handled privately by a retired family law judge, keep his mouth shut in public and tell the truth in court. "Because courts go crazy if people lie," he said.
Updated: 05/20/2011 01:54A
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