Todays Australian News
- City dwellers fare better than country cousins
A report has found people who live in the city fare better in terms of health, education, employment and wealth than their rural counterparts.
- Shares set for six-month low amid euro woes
The local share market is on track for its lowest close since November, as worries about the stability of Greece and Spain spark a sell off.
- Court hears of Slipper's distress over sex claims
The Federal Court has heard Speaker Peter Slipper is deeply distressed over sexual allegations made by former adviser James Ashby.
Justice Stephen Rares has started hearing the civil case that political adviser James Ashby lodged against Mr Slipper and the Commonwealth.
Mr Ashby alleges Mr Slipper only hired him in order to pursue a sexual relationship.







