Rudd offers cash incentives to top hospitals
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says the Government will offer incentive payments to outstanding hospitals under its new health plan.
At last night's annual Australian Medical Association dinner, Mr Rudd said hospitals that exceed the standards will be given more funding.
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'Extremist' sceptics
The Chinese Government says the view that climate change is not man-made is a marginal and "extreme" outlook.
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Baby elephant walk
An elephant calf has taken its first steps at Sydney's Taronga Zoo despite being declared dead in his mother's womb on Sunday. (video) (audio) (photos)
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