Updating NBN News.
Another opinion poll has delivered another record low today for Julia Gillard.
The government’s primary vote remained steady on 27 per cent while the coalition has a commanding lead with 50 per cent.
The latest Newspoll is the first since the High Court threw-out the Malaysia refugee swap deal.
The north west’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter service has clocked up its 2,000th mission.
In it’s 11th year, the service has transported a Narrabri boy with severe asthma to John Hunter Hospital.
In sport, Glen Innes has secured a home grand final in the Group 19 rugby league competiton after defeating the Tingha Tigers.
The Magpies will now await the winner of Inverell and Tingha in the local derby this Sunday.
And UNE Barbarians fullback, Keith Ellis has picked up the player of the year award in the New England rugby union competiton.
Details at six.
