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Victorians brace for swarm of locusts
A SUDDEN burst of summery heat could launch swarms of locusts in Victoria's northwest this week, authorities warn.
Business
'Big Four' praise WA's economic power
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SEPARATE reports from two of the world's "big four" accounting firms have highlighted the growing strength of the Western Australian economy.
Forrest hits out at banks over MRRT
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FORTESCUE boss Andrew Forrest says the banks could have killed the mining tax in its original form, but were too scared for fear of government retribution.
Banks could get around fee ban - Hockey
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EVEN if ASIC abolishes exit fees, banks could still make it hard for borrowers to leave for a competitor, Joe Hockey says.
Sport
Johnson struggling to recapture best
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WA coach Mickey Arthur sheepishly admits tearaway paceman Mitchell Johnson is a "little way off" his best just 17 days out from the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
How Mark Webber can win the F1 title
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AUSTRALIAN Mark Webber will be right in the thick of the action when the Formula One season reaches a thrilling three-pronged denouement in Abu Dhabi this weekend.
Burns unfazed by second suspension
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PERTH coach Ian Ferguson says Jacob Burns won't change his aggressive style of play despite the Glory skipper copping his second suspension of the season.
Test greats query Ponting's absence
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AUSTRALIA's decision to rest Ricky Ponting from Sunday's 50-over game went down badly, seen as sign of a cricket system which has lost its way.
Entertainment
Depp's lover forbids nude Jolie scene
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A SCENE with a naked Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp cut from film after complaints from his lover.
Eva Longoria goes from glam to ham
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EVA Longoria trumped Lady Gaga's meat dress by sporting a "Spanish ham dress'' to host the MTV Europe Awards in Madrid.
World
Cheap chocolate 'could run out in 20 years'
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CHOCOLATE could become rare and expensive "like caviar" as cocoa farmers abandon crops.
Mozart cuts crime in New Zealand city
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CLASSICAL music played over speakers in central Christchurch has cut crime dramatically.
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