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Teen dies after armed confrontation
A TEENAGER has died after being stabbed during an armed confrontation in Sydney's southwest.
Business
Major WA dairy company goes under
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MORE lean times are ahead for about half of WA’s dairy farmers after one of the state’s major dairy companies collapsed today.
ASX woos Liberals over merger deal
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THE ASX took its campaign to win support for the takeover by the Singapore exchange to the Coalition yesterday.
To hike or not to hike, the RBA's question
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ECONOMISTS appear split on whether the Reserve Bank of Australia will lift the cash rate for the first time in six months next Tuesday.
Sport
Lame outrage over Profound Beauty
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AFTER a day of drama centred on the fitness of international horses, only Master O'Reilly remains under a Melbourne Cup injury cloud.
Malthouse slams 'negative' Irish media
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MICK Malthouse has slammed the Irish media, labelling their negativity toward the second Test at Croke Park as ridiculous.
England on war footing: Strauss
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ANDREW Strauss has vowed to be ruthless in his quest to become only the fourth England captain to win successive Ashes series.
Slater chasing sporting history
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SURFER Kelly Slater is on the verge of creating sporting history in Puerto Rico, with one hand already on the 2010 men's world title.
Entertainment
Rachael Finch horses around
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FORMER Miss Universe Australia Rachael Finch saddles up for her new role at the Spring Racing Carnival.
Mariah Carey confirms worst-kept secret
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MARIAH Carey confirmed the worst-kept secret in Hollywood in an interview airing overnight, revealing, "Yes, we are pregnant - this is true".
World
Bombs spark global terror alert
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EXPLOSIVE materials found aboard cargo planes a "credible terrorist threat", warns Obama.
British spook died in Houdini sex game
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SPY found naked and zipped up in duffel bag had suffocated after bizarre sex game went wrong.
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