NSW govt to extend home owner grant

Next week's NSW budget will extend eligibility criteria for a first home owner grant. Source: AAP THE NSW government has freed land for 6600 new homes in Sydney's northwest and will extend the first home owner grant in this month's budget....

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Girl dies as car rolls in NSW forest

A GIRL died and her four friends were injured as their car rolled over at a forest in NSW's central west. The group of friends from Wollongong were driving through Lowes Mount State Forest near Oberon just after midnight on Saturday when their...

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New report spells out phone tap powers

Government tapping of people's phones is widespread around the world, a new UK report shows. Source: AAP GOVERNMENT tapping of people's phones is widespread around the world with Australia among a long list of countries permitting access to...

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Sundance appoints African engineering firm

AFRICA iron ore hopeful Sundance Resources says it's a step closer to its goal of building a $US3.5 billion mine, rail and port. Sundance said it has appointed engineering and construction company Mota-Engil Africa as contractor to build port...

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Senior SA Liberal to retire within a year

FORMER Liberal leader Iain Evans will quit the South Australian parliament within 12 months, which will spark a by-election. The opposition treasury spokesman made the announcement on Friday after meeting state Liberal leader Steven Marshall....

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NSW maintains AAA credit rating

CREDIT ratings agency Moody's has reaffirmed NSW's long-term AAA rating. The agency says the rating reflects the state's diverse economic base, budget flexibility and secure and predictable grants from the Commonwealth. "To obviously receive...

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Vic police investigate baby's injuries

A SIX-WEEK-OLD baby girl has recovered from serious injuries that Victorian police are treating as suspicious. The six-week-old girl was taken to Sale Hospital with serious injuries on March 6. The baby has since recovered, but detectives are...

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Two more Nauru opposition MPs banned

TWO more opposition MPs have been suspended from the Nauru parliament amid claims the government is trying to avoid scrutiny of a budget that contains Australian funding for asylum seekers. The government of President Baron Waqa is expected to...

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NZ dollar climbs from three-month low

THE New Zealand dollar has climbed from a three-month low as traders recovered lost confidence in the local economy, and lowered their expectations for a downgrade to the Reserve Bank's interest rate track. The kiwi rose to 84.41 US cents at...

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Vic govt getting legal advice on Shaw

The Victorian government is seeking legal advice regarding rogue independent MP Geoff Shaw. Source: AAP VICTORIAN Premier Denis Napthine says the coalition is getting constitutional advice about rogue independent Geoff Shaw to avoid any potential...

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Kiwi drops to six-month low against Aussie

THE New Zealand dollar has dropped to a six-month low against its trans-Tasman counterpart after figures showed an improving Australian economy, on growing exports and accelerating home building. The kiwi fell as low as 90.70 Australian cents,...

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Hackers may be behind NSW 'swatting' hoax

HACKERS from anywhere in the world could have gained access to a Sydney teenager's computer and sparked an elaborate shooting hoax in the city's south. More than 20 police in bullet-proof vests swarmed a home in Bonar Street, Arncliffe early on...

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Aussie pulls kiwi higher

THE New Zealand dollar has gained from a three-month low on speculation the kiwi will benefit along with the Australian dollar from what is expected to be stronger Australian economic growth data. The kiwi traded at 84.57 US cents at 5pm in...

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Six injured in Christmas Island clash

The Greens have called on the federal government to clarify reports of violence on Christmas Island. Source: AAP SIX asylum seekers have been injured during a violent clash with a riot squad at the Christmas Island detention centre. Immigration...

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Toy shop turmoil after Lego heist

Detectives are piecing together how $15,000 worth of Lego was stolen from a Victorian toy store. Source: AAP EVERYTHING clicks with Lego at the moment, leading criminals to connect the pieces and target the popular toys. Thieves have...

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Driver may have seen missing Vic girl Bung

THREE years and 1000 calls to Crimestoppers on, police are still waiting for the one tip-off to help them find missing Melbourne schoolgirl Siriyakorn "Bung" Siriboon. Police have chased down a mountain of leads, doorknocked 1000 homes, interviewed...

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Asaleo gears up for market debut

PERSONAL hygiene products maker Asaleo is hoping to raise up to $690 million ahead of its stock market debut in July. The maker of Sorbent toilet paper and Libra feminine hygiene products is pricing its offer at up to $1.80 a share, which could...

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Brown wooed as face of Tasmanian tourism

BOB Brown is being wooed as the face of Tasmanian wilderness tourism. The former Greens leader has been sounded out by the state's tourism industry to promote Tasmania's World Heritage Area. The idea builds on the recent Go Behind the Scenery...

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Man charged after baby attacked

A 30-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with grievous bodily harm and cruelty after an injured baby was admitted to a Brisbane hospital. The one-year-old boy was taken to hospital with unspecified injuries, police say.The man will appear in the Pine...

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NSW police reach stricken yacht

A YACHT stranded off the coast of Port Stephens, on the NSW mid north coast, is being towed back to Coffs Harbour after engine trouble. The sole person on board - a 46-year-old man from Sydney - is not believed to have been injured, police said...

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Vic taxi driver bashed unconscious

A taxi driver has been attacked while filling his car at a Melbourne petrol station. Source: AAP A TAXI driver has been kicked and bashed unconscious in an unprovoked attack in Melbourne. The driver was filling his taxi at a Spotswood...

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