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All plain-sailing for Thiess crew

Detainees brought to Melbourne

OVERCROWDING at Christmas Island has forced the Rudd Government to move 30 Afghan youths to Melbourne to speed up processing of their claims for asylum.

Young refugees taken off island

THIRTY Afghan youths seeking asylum in Australia have been moved to the mainland from Christmas Island to reduce overcrowding in the island's detention centre.

No action on asylum rioters yet

AUSTRALIAN Federal Police have taken no action against asylum seekers involved in a riot on Christmas Island, despite a week-long investigation.

UN official to look at migration policies

PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd's immigration policies are set to come under scrutiny from the United Nations and a leading international rights group in a move that could affect the Government's quest to improve Australia's global standing.

UN puts Rudd policies in spotlight

KEVIN RUDD'S immigration policies are set to come under scrutiny from the United Nations and a leading international human rights group in a move that could affect the Government's quest to improve Australia's global standing.

Tough Aussie, with scars to prove it

RAY BARRETT ACTOR / RADIO ANNOUNCER 1927 - 9/9/2009

He's excited: rev-head Big Kev just can't get enough of life on the paddock

Former AFL player and front-rower James Horwill is a happy camper, writes Greg Growden.

Swine flu isolation frustrates tiny town

SWINE flu is stalking the dusty streets of Berrigan, but the only symptom is acute frustration.