ETS ABBOTT
The Federal Coalition is set to throw out the Rudd governments Emissions Trading Scheme - when the Senate Resumes this morning.
This follows the failure overnight of an opposition motion to send the bill for consideration by a Senate Committee.
The Government has accused the Coalition of being in denial on Climate Change.
But New Coalition leader Tony Abbott says the ETS is just a new and unfair tax.
Women's groups say they'll wait and see whether new Opposition leader Tony Abbott, will let his Catholic faith influence his position.
While Health Minister under the Howard government, Mr Abbott said he was concerned about an abortion epidemic.
Eva Cox from the Women's Electoral Lobby says his past comments, don't inspire confidence.
FATAL CRASH
An accident near Port Augusta has killed a 45 year old man and left another two males injured.
A blue holden commodore rolled over at Yorkie's Crossing around 11 last night.
Senior constable Mick Turnbull says major crash is on the scene.
WOODS CHARGED
Golf star TigerWoods has been cited for careless driving after the car crash in Florida last week.
Major Cindy Williams from the Florida Highway Patrol says an investigation has determined Woods was at fault.
Woods has refused to speak to police about the incident which has fuelled speculation he'd had a fight with his wife over an alleged affair.
But police don't intend to pursue the matter any further.
RATES-
We're being urged to consider supporting Australian retailers, who are suffering from an interest rate shock in the lead-up to Christmas.
The Retailers Association says sales will be down because of three interest-rate rises in a row.
Homewares king Gerry Harvey says he is still expecting the "best Christmas ever".
But the Association's Margy Osmond says many other retailers will be worried that customers have less money to spend.
Westpac has come under criticism for lifting rates by 45 basis points on its standard variable home loan.
UNDERAGE DRINKING
Figures released today reveal many parents actually encourage underage drinking...
The Health Fund survey by MBF has found half of Australian adults believe it's ok to give 16 and 17 Year Olds alcohol at home.
MBF's chief medical officer Dr Christine Bennett says that's a real worry.
HOUSE FIRE PLAN
We're being urged not to be complacent when it comes to house fires.
Many of us are putting our lives at risk because we don't have a plan in place to escape a blaze.
Alan Foster from the MFS says there are three steps we need to take to increase our chances of surviving a house fire.
MOZZIES
A new campaign's being launched to encourage South Aussies to watch out for mosquitoes...
SA Health says the campaign called Fight the Bite, highlights the dangers of mosquito borne diseases and how to protect ourselves against being bitten.
SA Health's Professor Paddy Phillips says mozzies can bite even if you're fully covered up.
AFGHAN TROOPS
U-S President Barack Obama is set to send extra troops into Afghanistan
The BBC reports.. he's tipped to confirm today, an additional 35 thousand soldiers will be deployed.