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Polls open in cliffhanger election Millions of Australians are heading to polling stations around the country to cast their vote in an election tipped to be the closest in almost 50 years. Australian soldiers involved in Afghan incident Australian soldiers from the mentoring taskforce have been involved in another operational incident in Afghanistan. Marginal Qld seats shape as election decider Regional Queensland could hold the key to the federal election outcome with some of the state's most marginal seats up for grabs. AEC to count record number of votes The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) says its expects to count more ballots than ever before after polls close tonight. More choppers needed to deliver Pakistan aid The United Nations says it does not have enough helicopters to deliver much needed aid to millions of flood victims in Pakistan.
The Drum	More from The Drum >
Campaign 2010: last chance for a final word With election eve finally upon us, Drum regulars give their parting impressions of campaign 2010. Annabel Crabb - To the ballot boxes we go Tim Dunlop - My fantasy election Tom Switzer- What we have learned John Hewson - Uncertainty reigns Chris Berg - Gillard's biggest mistake Mark Bahnisch - Gillardism and Abbottism Navigating stormy electoral seas With every election the country dies, and is born again, a shiny new land to do with as we will. We all participate in the ritual. How to vote in Election 2010 Unsure who to vote for this weekend? Here are a few positive reasons to vote for each of the major parties. Mr Brown, be careful what you wish for The balance of power in the Federal Senate may well prove a curse for Senator Bob Brown and the Greens. NBN laid bare Technology has become an election issue like never before with the NBN at the heart of the matter.
World	More World Stories >
Australian soldiers involved in Afghan incident Australian soldiers from the mentoring taskforce have been involved in another operational incident in Afghanistan. US market ends lower Wall Street stocks ended mostly lower on Friday as traders remained concerned over the pace of recovery of the US economy after weak data. Striking hospital workers accused of letting patients die There has been further chaos at South African hospitals with striking workers accused of allowing people to die.
Science & Technology	More Science & Technology Stories >
Failed science experiment puts boys in hospital Four boys and two teachers have been taken to hospital after a failed science experiment at a school in the northern Melbourne suburb of Preston. Stricken whale in Albany A stricken whale has been spotted in Albany's Princess Royal Harbour. NBN laid bare Technology has become an election issue like never before with the NBN at the heart of the matter.
Environment	More Environment Stories >
Change to Tas beach blamed on climate change A new report shows a southern Tasmanian beach is already feeling the effects of climate change. Seafood bosses discuss marine reserve concerns The heads of Australia's seafood industry councils have met in Darwin today to discuss concerns about what they say is Labor's lack of consultation over its marine reserve plan. Study into uranium impact on water 'desperate' The Greens say Labor's promise to investigate the effects of uranium mining on the Alice Springs water supply is a desperate bid to win back the environmental vote.
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