Gillard mum on more Rudd axings

Julia Gillard won't say whether she thinks all of Kevin Rudd's ministerial supporters should fall. Source: AAP PRIME Minister Julia Gillard has refused to say whether the bloodletting over the failed leadership coup will continue with the axing...

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Clean up after 'devastating' Vic tornado

Crews will work around the clock to clean up following a tornado that devastated Victoria's north. Source: AAP MORE than 20 homes and 100 caravans have been destroyed - and many more badly damaged - after a tornado ripped through towns along...

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Bangladesh storm kills 20

THE death toll from a tornado that ripped through 20 villages in eastern Bangladesh has climbed to 20 people, with another 200 hurt, a government official says. Initial reports said at least 10 people were killed and a newspaper put the toll...

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WA's chat line killer loses appeal

A MAN who killed a woman a month after meeting her on a social media networking service has failed in an appeal against his 10-year sentence. Matthew Shane Dodd, 27, was convicted last year of the unlawful killing of mother-of-four Shannon Pearce,...

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Gay marriage debate hits US Supreme Court

THE US Supreme Court will consider the divisive issue of legalising same-sex marriage, in a hotly anticipated hearing next week that could have historic consequences for American family life. Although gay couples are barred from marrying in 41...

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Many reasons Oz pays more for digital

Apple has blamed music labels and movie studios for the higher costs Australians pay for downloads. Source: AAP BIG music labels, steep freight costs and import taxes are being blamed for the higher prices Australians pay for everything from...

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SA department gets 51 misconduct claims

SOUTH Australia's education department handled more than 50 claims of serious misconduct by staff last year and is hiring two more investigators to process the claims. Education Minister Jennifer Rankine told state parliament on Thursday that...

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Abbott asks the PM: Can the govt govern?

Tony Abbott has called on Julia Gillard to explain whether her government is unable to govern. Source: AAP OPPOSITION Leader Tony Abbott has called on Prime Minister Julia Gillard to explain whether her government is deadlocked and unable...

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HSBC reports improved China manufacturing

Manufacturing activity in China improved in March after expanding at its slowest pace in February. Source: AAP MANUFACTURING activity in China improved in March after expanding at its slowest pace in four months in February, according to an...

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Volkswagen recall 384,000 vehicles

Volkswagen is set to recall 384,000 vehicles in China because of gearbox problems. Source: AAP GERMAN auto giant Volkswagen will recall 384,181 vehicles in China over gearbox defects after state television criticised it over the issue. ...

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Aust stocks close lower for third day

AUSTRALIAN stocks have tumbled for a third straight day, led by hefty falls from the major miners in response to a bleak outlook for iron ore prices. The big two - BHP and Rio - backpedalled more than two per cent on Wednesday, after Goldman Sachs...

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Richard Torbay referred to ICAC

The NSW Nationals have referred information surrounding Richard Torbay to the corruption watchdog. Source: AAP INFORMATION that led to Independent MP Richard Torbay's shock resignation from NSW parliament and dumping as a Nationals federal...

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Polka-dot dresses the rage in N. Korea

POLKA-DOT dresses and manual threshing machines were among the hottest consumer products in North Korea last year, according to an annual list compiled by a research analyst in South Korea. The arrival of the boldly-patterned dresses in the...

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SA backs wind farm developments

SOUTH Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has reaffirmed his government's support for wind energy and will seek a vote in parliament on Wednesday backing the renewable energy sector. Mr Weatherill said recent suggestions of a moratorium on future...

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Breakthrough in Vic teachers pay dispute

THERE has been a major breakthrough in the long-running Victorian teachers' pay battle, with the government backing down on performance pay. The union says it is a sign the new Premier Denis Napthine is prepared to listen to teachers' concerns...

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Corporates urged to act on indigenous jobs

THE corporate sector has a long way to go to help close the employment gap for indigenous people, a new report shows. Indigenous leaders across a range of sectors surveyed by the Diversity Council of Australia have scored corporates 5.1 out of...

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Five gang-rape accused paraded in India

POLICE in central India have paraded a group of men on television who were arrested over the gang-rape and robbery of a Swiss cyclist who was assaulted while on a holiday with her husband. Five men, all farmers aged between 20 and 25, were wearing...

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NT govt to fund cash for containers scheme

THE Northern Territory government will fund a cash for containers scheme for eight weeks while it resolves legal issues. The anti-littering scheme designed by the former Labor government took effect on January 3, but beverage companies successfully...

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Man in hospital after Sydney sailing event

A MAN has been rescued by bystanders after striking his head on a wharf following the completion of a charity sailing event in Sydney. Emergency services were called to the Bobbin Head marina shortly after 1pm (AEDT). The CareFlight doctor...

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Turnbull reaffirms broadband pledge

The federal government's NBN could take 20 years to complete, Malcolm Turnbull warns. Source: AAP OPPOSITION communications spokesman Malcolm Turnbull says all Australians will have access to faster broadband sooner and cheaper under the...

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Man bashed in head with gun in central Qld

A man has been charged after hitting another man in the head with a gun in central Queensland. Source: AAP A MAN has received minor injuries after being bashed in the head with a gun during a home invasion in central Queensland. Police...

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