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Labor bursts out of the blocks
JULIA Gillard jumps to an eleciton-winning lead in poll on first day.
Rudd axing could haunt Gillard campaign
ANGER at dumping of former PM Kevin Rudd could play a decisive role in outcome of election.
Cricket star fathered child with mistress
CRICKETER Dean Jones pleads for privacy after admitting to a nine-year affair with a flight attendant.
Moon find may point to habitable tunnels
LATEST images of the Moon show a giant pit which could lead to a cosy subterranean network.
Fiona drops MasterChef chance for kids
TEACHER chooses students over fame after being offered the chance to return to hit show.
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Man swallows poisonous snake for $2 bet
AN Indian man has cheated death after a swallowing a highly poisonous snake raw for a bet worth just a couple of dollars.
Culling feral farts could curb carbon
CULLING feral animals that burp and fart their way around Australia could eliminate billions of tonnes of carbon emissions.
Wedge-tail eagle leaves nuptials in a flap
FORGET something borrowed and something blue at your upcoming wedding - how about using a bird of prey?
Microwaved squid leaves pair queasy
POLICE suspect a a microwaved squid caused noxious fumes that left apartment dwellers queasy.
Six workers drown in tomato sauce vat
FACTORY workers reportedly drown trying to save a colleague from a giant vat of tomato sauce.
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Driven to drink by Dry July
The simple act of having a quiet beer with friends, or even a loud one, has become a fraught operation, says David Penberthy.
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Survivors divided over Nixon resignation
BLACK Saturday survivors give Christine Nixon standing ovation after she announced her resignation as bushfire recovery chief.
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School kiss and drop call
EACH school should have a "kiss and ride" zone for safely dropping off children, parents say.
Oil-spill captain labelled a hero
AFTER one of Queensland's worst environmental disasters, leading shipping industry figures say the captain of the so-called ship of shame is a hero.
Janes 'make up' on holiday
TYRE tycoon Bob Jane has spent a 10-day luxurious holiday on a tropical island with his former wife.
Pipelines to disrupt thousands
A SECRET plan to dig up dozens of Adelaide roads and compulsorily acquire land will not be released until after the federal election.
We freeze, MPs frolic in the sun
PREMIER Colin Barnett was forced to cancel a Cabinet meeting as his jetsetting ministers frolicked in the Mediterranean, lived it up in Italy and toured Asia and the US.
UFO spooks Show crowd
A BRIGHT light travelling slowly across the sky last night spooked a large crowd of people at a Territory Show.
Charges over shots at cops
A WOMAN has been charged with attempted murder after shooting at a police officer earlier this year.
World
Hindu gods can't trade in shares - court
HINDU gods barred from dealing in stocks and shares, after attempts to open accounts in their names.
A pro-vegetarian ad has been banned for treating Pamela Anderson like a piece of meat
Hayne inspires Eels to victory
PARRAMATTA superstar Jarryd Hayne inspires the Eels to a stunning 34-28 come-from-behind victory over Penrith at CUA Stadium.
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Homebrand smokes hit the supermarket
COLES is importing cheap cigarettes from Germany and selling them at discounted prices.
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| AVO | Avoca Resources | 2.92 | 4.28% |
| ISF | iSOFT | 0.175 | 2.94% |
| AAD | Ardent Leisure .. | 1.08 | 2.85% |
| SIP | Sigma Pharmaceu.. | 0.42 | -11.58% |
| NUF | Nufarm | 3.4 | -9.34% |
| LNC | Linc Energy | 1.25 | -7.75% |
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Agents must disclose murder houses
REAL estate agents must tell prospective home buyers about a home's history or face fines of up to $1.1 million under new laws.
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Economists are polishing their crystal balls to make predictions for the year ahead
Entertainment
Paris Hilton in France drug bust
CELEBRITY party girl Paris Hilton has been briefly held by police on the after being allegedly caught with cannabis in her handbag
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Travel
Virgin Galactic space flight step closer
RICHARD Branson's Virgin Galactic is celebrating its spacecraft's first test flight with crew on board.
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Technology
Facebook, Twitter 'making kids dumber'
CALLS for strict rules at home as study says parents believe social media distracts teens from school.
Apple screwed up on iPhone 4, says CEO
STEVE JOBS has admitted that Apple "screwed up" on its iPhone 4 and says the company will give away cases as a remedy.
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