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Man injured in pizza shop explosion
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MAN thought to be restaurant's manager was thrown into middle of road by force of explosion.
Business
Barnett fed up with WA gas hub talks
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WA Premier Colin Barnett looks set to compulsorily acquire land for the $30 billion Kimberley gas hub after negotiations with the Kimberley Land Council stall.
Economic growth hits the 'sweet spot'
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SHOPPERS drove the strongest quarterly economic growth result in three years, but interest rates will remain on hold until late in the year.
Aussie market rallies to best 3-week close
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THE Australian share market closed at its highest finish in three weeks after gaining two per cent on stronger than expected economic growth.
Sport
Glory accepts Baird's two-game ban
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PERTH Glory will not oppose defender Michael Baird's two-game ban for diving, with the club now accepting FFA's hefty suspension.
'Blues test proved we'll handle Hawks'
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FREMANTLE assistant coach Barry Mitchell believes the Dockers' pressure-testing clash against Carlton last week proved the young side has what it takes to handle finals football.
Webber for WA Festival of Speed
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AUSSIE Formula One ace Mark Webber will be the star attraction at the inaugural AAC Australian Festival of Speed to be held in Perth later this year, it has been confirmed.
Entertainment
Jackson's kids not fitting in at school
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MICHAEL Jackson's children are having trouble fitting into school because of their full-time bodyguards.
World
'Save the planet' hostage drama
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MAN armed with explosives takes hostages at Discovery Channel, saying it must broadcast its commitment "to save the planet".
Dutch free Yemenis accused of terror plot
MEN had been arrested amid fears they were conducting a dry run for an airline terror attack.
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