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Second teen arrested over stabbing

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A SECOND teenager has been arrested over the stabbing of a fellow student at a boys' high school in Sydney's west.

Businesses fear cost of carbon plan

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WELFARE groups want guarantees new carbon pricing would not hurt households as businesses fear the changes will be a blow.

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Cop set ablaze by Athens mob

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A POLICE officer has been set on fire by a frenzied mob protesting in central Athens during a massive riot against government spending cuts.

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How Aussies can help quake victims

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AS Australians watch the tragedy in Christchurch unfold, here is a guide to how you can donate and help the victims rebuild their lives.

Teacher shot dead at gun class

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A TEACHER has been fatally shot by a student during a security guard class at a school in Los Angeles, US police said.

Lotto winner blew $15.5 million

Lotto winner Michael Carroll

BRITISH man Michael Carroll won a fortune on Lotto but now earns just $120 a day after blowing windfall on prostitutes, jewellery and drugs.

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Authority's $80m problem exposed

Goulburn Weir

VICTORIA'S largest water authority has failed to plug an $80 million hole in its finances.

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Carbon plan a betrayal - Abbott

Julia Gillard

UPDATE 6.30pm: TONY Abbott brands Julia Gillard’s new carbon plan a “betrayal” that will increase family power bills by $300.

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Men charged after assault, robbery

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TWO men have been charged over a robbery at a train station.

Man jailed for raping, molesting kids

Man charged with rape

A VICTORIAN man who raped a four-year-old boy and molested his six-year-old sister has been jailed for more than 11 years.

Revved up to take on the world

Brendan Reeves

A YOUNG Victorian truck driver has become one of just six people worldwide to win a spot in the World Rally Championships Academy.

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Wife of 'German Fritzl' won't testify

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THE wife of a man dubbed the German Josef Fritzl, who fathered eight kids with his stepdaughter, is refusing to testify at his trial.

Ruling in Assange case imminent

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A BRITISH judge will today make a ruling on the extradition battle over Australian Julian Assange.

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Six kids hurt in school shooting

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AT least six students have been injured following a school shooting in a small Scottish town this morning.

Cop bitten after confronting youths

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A TEENAGER allegedly bit a policewoman twice on the arm in Victoria's northwest.

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Woman escapes sex attack attempt

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A WOMAN kicked her way free after a man put a knife towards her throat during an attempted sexual assault in the Latrobe Valley.

Authority's $80m problem exposed

Goulburn Weir

VICTORIA'S largest water authority has failed to plug an $80 million hole in its finances.

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Men charged after assault, robbery

Police

TWO men have been charged over a robbery at a train station.

Man jailed for raping, molesting kids

Man charged with rape

A VICTORIAN man who raped a four-year-old boy and molested his six-year-old sister has been jailed for more than 11 years.

Revved up to take on the world

Brendan Reeves

A YOUNG Victorian truck driver has become one of just six people worldwide to win a spot in the World Rally Championships Academy.

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Cop bitten after confronting youths

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A TEENAGER allegedly bit a policewoman twice on the arm in Victoria's northwest.

Thieves hold knife to man's throat

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A BANDIT put a Stanley knife to the throat of a shop attendant during an armed robbery in Melbourne's outer east.

Car-truck smash causes major delays

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UPDATE 10.30am: PEAK-hour motorists have endured severe delays on the Western Ring Rd after a truck rolled and hit a car.

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Man charged over stabbing death

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UPDATE 8am: POLICE have charged a 56-year-old man with murder after a fatal stabbing in Melbourne's west last night.

High-profile lawyer in Nixon probe

Ricky Nixon

UPDATE 6.10pm: RICKY Nixon's clients take a wait-and-see approach, as David Galbally QC is asked to investigate the scandal.

No cash for pool privacy curtains

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THE government has refused to help fund curtains at a pool so Muslim women can have privacy during exercise classes.

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Friday footy set to remain on delay

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FANS face another five years of delayed Friday night TV broadcasts, with Channel 7 refusing to sacrifice Better Homes & Gardens.

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Rugby star caught in bar row

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REBELS recruit Danny Cipriani allegedly helped himself to a bottle of alcohol in a nightclub just hours after his team's debut.

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Once upon a time, baby read book

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WAR and Peace might be a big ask - but a love affair with books is now starting in the cradle.

Grieving parents warn on gas killer

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EXCLUSIVE: THE parents of two boys killed by gas poisoning will spearhead a TV campaign to warn other parents.

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Second teen arrested over stabbing

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A SECOND teenager has been arrested over the stabbing of a fellow student at a boys' high school in Sydney's west.

Businesses fear cost of carbon plan

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WELFARE groups want guarantees new carbon pricing would not hurt households as businesses fear the changes will be a blow.

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Flood volunteers visit Dreamworld

THREE thousand flood and cyclone volunteers will enjoy a free day at Dreamworld and a personal thank you from Premier Anna Bligh on Saturday.

Pair fined for killing great white shark

TWO South Australian men who illegally killed a great white shark and sold its jaws and teeth were fined $15,000 today.

Aussie woman's narrow escape from Libya

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A BRISBANE woman is anxiously awaiting the arrival back in Australia of her mother who had a narrow escape from strife-torn Libya.

Lost Lotto ticket man wins first battle

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A MAN who says he misplaced a winning lottery ticket more than 10 years ago has won a preliminary skirmish in his battle to claim a $3.3 million prize.

Nixon - you 'need to be completely honest'

Ricky Nixon

RICKY Nixon gave advice to Alpha readers about how to manage a crisis. Now after a scandal of his own they see how he's stacking up.

PM's carbon tax a betrayal - Abbott

Julia Gillard

THE introduction of a fixed cost for carbon pollution is "an utter betrayal of the Australian people".

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Obsessed doctor jailed for raping dancer

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AN exotic dancer was raped for refusing a doctor sex after he lavished her with gifts and paid for her breast enlargements.

Fears for Aussies as Libya crisis deepens

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THE federal government has concerns for two Australians in Libya who are believed to have been taken by authorities there.

Australians trapped in Libya

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Concerns for two Australians in Libya who are believed to have been taken by authorities, amid fears of thousands dead in the crisis.

Oakeshott a princess, says Nats senator

ANOTHER Nationals MP has joined the attack against independent Rob Oakeshott by referring to him as a princess.

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Carbon plan a betrayal - Abbott

Julia Gillard

UPDATE 6.30pm: TONY Abbott brands Julia Gillard’s new carbon plan a “betrayal” that will increase family power bills by $300.

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Man jailed for raping, molesting kids

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VICTORIAN man who "exploited in an appalling way" a four-year-old boy and his six-year-old sister jailed for more than 11 years.

The nation today - live with Malcolm Farr

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MAJOR announcement due on the environment today and more debate on the flood levy. Live updates with Malcolm Farr.

World

'My son's the victim of legal gang rape'

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SHOCKING outburst by Julian Assange's mother after UK court orders his extradition to Sweden to face sexual assault charges.

Gaddafi: Drugs and Osama are to blame

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LIBYAN leader blames drugs and Al Qaeda for the uprising against his rule in a new speech as the country falls into terrified chaos.

Israeli jets hit Gaza after rocket atack

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ISRAELI jets bombed several sites in the Gaza Strip early Thursday in response to a rocket attack on a southern Israeli city, the military said.

Arms training is God's will, says Bashir

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INDONESIAN cleric Abu Bakar Bashir says Muslims have a religious duty to take up arms against non-believers, in his first defence against terrorism charges.

Bashir says arms training is God's will

Abu Bakar Bashir

INDONESIAN cleric Abu Bakar Bashir says Muslims have a religious duty to take up arms against non-believers, in his first defence against terrorism charges.

Bali battling rabies, Legionnaire's outbreak

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AN ongoing rabies outbreak in Bali has claimed the lives of another five people in recent days, taking the official death toll to more than 120.

Move to allow guns on US uni campuses

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STUDENTS and professors at Texas public universities may soon be able to carry guns on campus, Fox Business Network reported today.

Aussie woman's narrow escape from Libya

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A BRISBANE woman is anxiously awaiting the arrival back in Australia of her mother who had a narrow escape from strife-torn Libya.

Cop set ablaze by Athens mob

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A POLICE officer has been set on fire by a frenzied mob protesting in central Athens during a massive riot against government spending cuts.

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It's crazy ... you feel every aftershock'

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HUNDEDS of people are crowding Christchurch's airport hoping to escape the war zone-like city.

Shanghai passes one-dog law

SHANGHAI has adopted a one-dog policy, passing a law limiting homes to one canine each as it tries to curb the growing popularity of man's best friend in China's leading metropolis.

Tripoli residents fearful of being shot

RESIDENTS of Libya's capital Tripoli say they are scared to venture out early today for fear of being shot by pro-government forces.

Christchurch death toll reaches 92 - Key

THE death toll in quake-ravaged Christchurch has reached 92 and will rise further, New Zealand Prime Minister John Key says.

How Aussies can help quake victims

New Zealand Earthquake House

AS Australians watch the tragedy in Christchurch unfold, here is a guide to how you can donate and help the victims rebuild their lives.

Fears for Aussies as Libya crisis deepens

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THE federal government has concerns for two Australians in Libya who are believed to have been taken by authorities there.

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Sport

Huss better, but not bitter

Mike Hussey

MIKE Hussey has left selectors red-faced after revealing he will be back for WA 48 hours before the World Cup clash with Sri Lanka.

Bombers blitz Demons by 39 points

Courtenay Dempsey

ESSENDON coach James Hird has warned Bombers fans not to get too carried away despite his side recording another impressive win.

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UFC stars answer your questions

Ryan Bader

They sampled your questions and UFC stars Kenny Florian and Ryan Bader have responded. Read their answers here.

Deans predicts best World Cup yet

Robbie Deans

WALLABIES coach Robbie Deans believes this year's Rugby World Cup will be the best in the tournament's 24-year history.

'Bad boy' Ponting bats on

Ricky Ponting

AUSTRALIAN captain Ricky Ponting says his dressing-room outburst has been blown out of proportion.

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Thorpe leaves for Middle East

Ian Thorpe

IAN Thorpe says the identity of the coach who will hopefully take him through to the 2012 London Olympics is "no secret".

Riewoldt back to face Cats

Nick Riewoldt

NICK Riewoldt and Sam Gilbert will play their first pre-season matches on Saturday night. See all the NAB Cup and NAB challenge squads here.

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Rischitelli feels sorry for Lions

Brendan Fevola

GOLD Coast midfielder Michael Rischitelli has sympathy for his under siege former club Brisbane following the sacking of Brendan Fevola.

The greatest World Cup catch ever?

Dwayne Leverock

FOUR years later, they're still fixing the man-sized divot at second slip.

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Kerr pushes for Round 1

Daniel Kerr

DANIEL Kerr is back in full training but the Eagles won't take any chances with their star midfielder.

Carmelo makes winning start in NY

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CARMELO Anthony's first game as a Knick was a triumphant one, as the newly acquired superstar scored 27 points and pulled in 10 boards.

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American Pie gets a taste

Shae McNamara

COLLINGWOOD'S US rookie Shae McNamara will be thrown in the deep end in the NAB Cup quarter-final against Sydney.

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Greenwood blow for Kangas

Levi Greenwood

NORTH Melbourne has suffered a blow with news Levi Greenwood could miss the opening rounds of the year.

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Swallow takes aim at panel

Andrew Swallow

NORTH Melbourne midfielder Andrew Swallow has aired his frustration with the match review panel on Twitter.

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Olympic superstar returns to Melb

Asbel Kiprop

OLYMPIC champion Asbel Kiprop will contest the 1500m at next week's grand prix meets in Melbourne and Sydney.

Entertainment

Fox on top with new crew

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FOX FM has survived the departure of Hamish and Andy, posting strong figures in 2011’s first radio ratings survey.

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Iron Maiden still has what it takes

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WHEN you're dealing Iron Maiden, you're dealing with fans who will love the show no matter what ... but it was still a damn good show.

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George Negus now under the pump

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TIME could be running out for George Negus and his 2 1/2-hour nightly news extravaganza after the architect of the strategy was fired.

George Negus under the pump

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TIME could be running out for George Negus and his 2 1/2-hours of nightly news after the architect of the strategy was fired.

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Business

Oil concerns weigh on share market

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THE stock market closed in the red for the fourth consecutive day today amid escalating tensions in Libya.

iiNet wins illegal download appeal

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UPDATE 4.39pm: A GROUP of movie studios headed by Village Roadshow has lost its appeal against a court ruling involving iiNet.

Centro restructures to reduce debt

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CENTRO Properties Group's underlying profit has plunged, and the company will restructure due to its debt burden.

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Takeovers pay off for Toll

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TOLL Holdings increased first-half profit 53 per cent, benefitting from both internally generated growth and takeovers.

Fairfax reports 16pc profit rise

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FAIRFAX Media has reported a double-digit lift in first half net profit as the company's strategic plan begins to be implemented.

US stocks slump on oil price fears

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US stocks piled on a second session of steep losses today on concerns over rising oil prices and disappointing sales at Hewlett-Packard.

Media moguls are on the move

Terry McCrann

MEDIA moguls, especially named Murdoch, are alive and well and dealing. This week, it's been a deal-a-day and there are two business days left!

Murdoch takes charge at Ten

Lachlan Murdoch

INVESTORS in the Ten Network are bracing for another tumultuous change in strategy after the abrupt dismissal of chief Grant Blackley.

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Earthquake bill may hit $12bn

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THE Christchurch quake is shaping as one of the world's most damaging disasters, with losses estimated as high as $US12 billion.

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GFC still taking its grim toll

Christine Christian

MORE than 10,000 businesses failed last year in the wake of the Global Financial Crisis. This represents a 23 per cent increase on 2009.

DJs suffers a beating at tills

Melissa George at DJs

SOME of the gloss has come off upmarket retailer David Jones with its half-year revenues a victim of cautious consumer confidence.

Clean coal could be a winner

John Bevridge

KOS Galtos is confident his company's technology could significantly reduce Victoria's carbon dioxide emissions.

Juggling act for RBA's Stevens

Terry McCrann

THE dismal David Jones numbers backdrop the complexity of the world facing Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stevens.

Insurer Suncorp on the rebound

Patrick Snowball

SUNCORP management has negotiated a series of "horrible disasters" to book a better-than-expected half-year result.

AGL holds breath on wind plans

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AGL Energy, which is  building the southern hemisphere's largest wind farm, said it might hold back $US2 billion of additional projects.
 

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