Federal Election 2010 
New parliament sits September 28
WHEN the new federal parliament sits on September 28, it will be the first time in 70 years that a government will not have an absolute majority.
Applause in Liberal party room
LIBERAL MPs and senators have gone into their first partyroom meeting since the federal election buoyed by the narrowest of losses.
Saffin attends meeting of new govt
FEDERAL Page MP Janelle Saffin flew to Canberra yesterday for this morning's first Caucus meeting of the new Labor Minority Government.
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MPs arrive for party meetings
GOVERNMENT MPs and senators will meet in Canberra on Thursday.
'Minister' Rudd in cabinet overhaul
PRIME Minister Julia Gillard is expected to anoint Kevin Rudd as foreign minister and elevate new Labor talent amid a frontbench overhaul.
Cracks emerge in hung parliament
A KEY independent MP already appears to be at odds with Labor, less than 24 hours after it secured his support for the first minority government in 70 years.
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Ballina's Cup crowd runneth over
THOUSANDS have flocked to Ballina Jockey Club this afternoon for the annual Ballina Cup.
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Graham Campbell Memorial Regatta
Saturday, 18 Sep, 2010 – 9am Ulmarra To be held in the Ulmarra Strait. This will be a three race series around buoys. For cats, trailer and deep keel yachts. View details » -
Lismore Cup
Thursday, 23 Sep, 2010 – 9am Lismore The Lismore Cup Carnival is one of the most popular carnivals in regional New South Wales. View details » -
Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic
Saturday, 23 Oct, 2010 – 9am Inverell The Grafton to Inverell International Cycle Classic is a one day event, beginning in Grafton passing through Glen Innes and finishing in Inverell. View details » -
Byron Bay International Film Festival
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21st Annual Lismore Gemfest
Saturday, 14 May, 2011 – 9am Lismore Since inception in 1990 the Gemfest has become the largest gem, crystal, jewellery and fossil show in regional Australia. View details »
