Ads needed to stop boat people: Bowen

Chris Bowen has defended government advertising of its new hardline approach to asylum seekers. Source: AAP TREASURER Chris Bowen has defended government advertising of its new hardline approach to asylum seekers, saying it was important...

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NSW hospitals at risk of infection

The Opposition says cuts to the number of cleaners in hospitals could lead to serious infections. Source: AAP THE NSW opposition is warning of an infections outbreak following reports of a drastic drop in the number of cleaners at some of NSW's...

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Judge finalising deal in Toyota case

Motorists say their Toyota's value plunged after recalls over claims they unexpectedly accelerated. Source: AAP A CALIFORNIAN judge is finalising a billion-dollar settlement in cases in which motorists say the value of their Toyotas plunged...

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Rudd return 'unique', Bowen says

Treasurer Chris Bowen (pic) supports Kevin Rudd's return but backs reform preventing future spills. Source: AAP TREASURER Chris Bowen says the circumstances behind the return of Kevin Rudd are unique and don't conflict with planned reforms...

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NZ shares extend drop from two-month high

NEW Zealand shares extended their decline from a two-month high as investors mulled the potential for mixed results in the looming earnings season. The NZX 50 Index fell 15.585 points, or 0.3 per cent, to 4563.385. Within the index, 25 stocks...

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Taliban kill eight Afghan US base workers

TALIBAN gunmen have shot dead eight Afghan civilians on their way to jobs at a US military base south of Kabul, officials say. "Eight Afghan workers who were working in Camp Shank were killed this morning by Taliban," said the deputy police chief...

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Rudd still searching for regional boat fix

INDONESIA has reminded Australia it won't be let off the hook in managing asylum seekers even if Jakarta builds a processing centre. Indonesia's foreign minister Marty Natalegawa called for a shared regional solution when asked if a facility might...

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Alternative plans for Queensland

IMAGINE a Queensland where milk costs twice as much. Where you'd be forced to refuel your car with an ethanol blend. Where children who hadn't been immunised would be barred from child care centres, and parents would no longer have to shield...

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Toddler falls from Sydney unit

A TWO-YEAR-OLD boy has fallen two floors from the window of an apartment block in Sydney. The toddler fell from the flat in Fairfield early on Monday afternoon. He was in a stable condition and was being taken by Careflight helicopter to the...

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Greens to tax big business to fund reforms

Payments to single parents would be increased by taxing miners, under a plan by the Greens. Source: AAP TAXES for mining companies, millionaires and banks would be increased to fund an extra $43 billion in social spending proposed by the Australian...

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NSW denies grog lobby influence in rules

The state government says it's serious about strengthening guidelines on alcohol promotions. Source: AAP THE NSW government says it's serious about preventing irresponsible alcohol promotions and discounting amid claims it's caving in to liquor...

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Libs launch double-sided ad campaign

THE Liberal Party has launched a double-sided election advertising campaign - with one commercial attacking Kevin Rudd in twice the time another takes to extol Tony Abbott's policies. A 60-second commercial, for television and online, launched...

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