1Analysis of the controversy that has erupted around the move by ten unions to pool themselves into an alternative group to the Federation of Labour (FOL). The group wants to deal directly with the Government, especially with regard to wage fixing and is headed by moderate trade union activist, Tony Neary.

2Interview with Hayden Haitana, a New Zealand horse trainer at the centre of a betting scandal in Australia. Fine Cotton, a moderately performed gelding, was backed from $34 to $4.50 and won — before the alarm was raised. Stewards pounced when bookmakers cried foul and uncovered the plot as white paint dripped from fake markings on “Fine Cotton’s” legs. Cries of “ring-in” rung across the course. The horse was actually a superior race horse called Bold Personality. Despite being in hiding, Haitana spoke in an interview with Australia's 60 Minutes programme.