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- 5:25PM (ACST)
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Gas station explosion kills 13
GAS station explosion in Pakistan's central Punjab province kills 13 people and injures 35 others. Read more
- 4:46PM (ACST)
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Shares claw back losses at close
SHARE market clawed back earlier losses to close flat as bargain hunters took advantage of oil-induced weakness to buy back into stocks. Read more
- 4:37PM (ACST)
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Government 'lied' about detention costs
FEDERAL opposition accuses government of deceiving taxpayers over true cost of new immigration detention centre. Read more
- 4:32PM (ACST)
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Minister hopes her job will disappear
KATE Ellis says she hopes to see the day when there won't be a need for her job as Minister for the Status of Women. Read more
- 4:10PM (ACST)
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Gaddafi says West trying to split Libya
MUAMMAR Gaddafi's regime accused the West of "a conspiracy to divide Libya" as Washington, under mounting pressure to help opposition forces, said it was premature to arm the rebels. Read more
- 4:02PM (ACST)
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Bridge dad told wife 'say goodbye' - court
A MAN told his former wife to say good-bye to her children before he threw their four-year-old daughter off Melbourne's West Gate Bridge, a jury has heard. Read more
- 3:50PM (ACST)
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Eighteen dead in gang shootout
EIGHTEEN people were killed in a shoot-out between rival armed gangs in Mexico's Tamaulipas state, amid a surge in deadly drug-related crime. Read more
- 3:32PM (ACST)
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Elephants are quick learners - study
ELEPHANTS quickly learned to cooperate to solve a problem, researchers reported. Read more
- 3:24PM (ACST)
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Twenty-three oil workers kidnapped
AT least 23 Colombian employees of a subcontractor for Canada's Talisman Energy have been kidnapped in Colombia. Read more
- 3:16PM (ACST)
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Massive car yard blaze, 100 evacuated
ABOUT 100 people have been evacuated after a massive blaze at a car yard spread to a neighbouring business in Sydney's west. Read more
- 3:04PM (ACST)
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Firefighters punished for drunken joyride
A VOLUNTEER firefighter was charged with drink driving and use of a vehicle after a drunken joyride in an engine - an incident which has also seen four colleagues resign or be suspended Read more
- 2:47PM (ACST)
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Elderly doctor guilty of abusing boys
AN elderly Sydney doctor has been found guilty of sexually assaulting boys in his surgery under the guise of needing a sample of semen from them. Read more
- 2:42PM (ACST)
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Man raped woman to prevent her marrying
A JEALOUS Indian man who tied up and raped a young woman to ruin her for any other man has been jailed for at least five years. Read more
- 2:33PM (ACST)
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Bikie robbed, bashed at traffic lights
A BIKIE has been bashed and robbed by three men who jumped out of a black car while he waited for a traffic light to change in Sydney's west. Read more
- 2:30PM (ACST)
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Police considered shooting Taser victim
A NORTH Queensland man was so hard to restrain despite being tasered repeatedly that police thought they might need to shoot him, an inquest has heard. Read more
- 2:27PM (ACST)
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Woman jailed for fatal axe attack
A WOMAN has been sentenced to nine years' jail for beating her partner to death with an axe. Read more
- 2:23PM (ACST)
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Body found in flooded creek
POLICE believe they've found the body of a woman whose car was washed away in flood waters in far north Queensland. Read more
- 2:13PM (ACST)
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Two arrested in Hobart forestry protest
POLICE have arrested two anti-forestry protesters who hung a banner from Parliament House in Hobart. Read more
- 2:11PM (ACST)
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Angry Birds coming to Facebook in April
ANGRY Birds will be flinging itself onto Facebook next month, the makers of the hugely popular game said today. Read more
- 2:04PM (ACST)
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Five-year cancer project to get under way
AUSTRALIAN scientists are to embark on a major study of what makes cancer so hard to beat. Read more
- 2:03PM (ACST)
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Mental exam for Tucson shooting suspect
PROSECUTORS ask judge to commit suspect in shooting rampage in Tucson to a federal facility where he can be evaluated. Read more
- 1:53PM (ACST)
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Website makes death a social affair
A SOCIAL networking site has been set up to get people talking about death and planning their end-of-life arrangements. Read more
- 1:50PM (ACST)
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Cops seize cocaine, ecstasy and guns in raid
POLICE investigating illegal drug supply and money laundering have seized cocaine, ecstasy and firearms in Sydney's south. Read more
- 1:33PM (ACST)
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Evacuations as car-wrecking yard ignites
DOZENS of firefighters battling a massive blaze in Sydney's west have begun evacuating people from nearby homes. Read more
- 1:31PM (ACST)
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Aussies 'whinge more than Brits' on carbon tax
A EUROPEAN Union climate expert has described Australian opposition to a carbon tax as bizarre. Read more
- 12:59PM (ACST)
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Teen swallows fake tongue ring, nearly dies
GIRL, 13, swallow magnetic ball bearings that have become popular with teens to make it look like they have a tongue piercing. Read more
- 12:55PM (ACST)
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Surgery for toddler mauled by dog
A TODDLER who was mauled by a dog at a Sydney park will undergo surgery. Read more
- 12:51PM (ACST)
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Bashed cop Samantha Barlow back at work
NEARLY two years after a brutal bashing left her in a coma, Sergeant Samantha Barlow is back on the job. Read more
- 12:45PM (ACST)
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Floods hit cyclone-battered Cardwell
TORRENTIAL rain has flooded properties in Cardwell, where residents are still trying to clean up from Cyclone Yasi. Read more
- 12:37PM (ACST)
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Dollar stands its ground at noon
THE dollar was virtually unchanged at noon, but well supported by a survey which showed business confidence had spiked in February. Read more
- 12:31PM (ACST)
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23 oil workers kidnapped in Colombia - firm
AT LEAST 23 Colombian employees of a subcontractor for Canada's Talisman Energy were kidnapped today. Read more
- 12:30PM (ACST)
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Greens praise 'gutsy' Gillard despite poll
GREENS praise Julia Gillard for taking a "gutsy" stance on climate change despite popularity for Labor sinking to record lows. Read more
- 12:20PM (ACST)
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Tony Curtis cut Jamie Lee from his will
ACTOR Tony Curtis reportedly cut his daughter Jamie Lee Curtis and four other surviving children from his will shortly before he died. Read more
- 12:16PM (ACST)
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Adelaide drenched in unseasonal downpour
ADELAIDE drenched with more than its March average rainfall in under five hours, thanks to an unseasonal tropical downpour. Read more
- 12:14PM (ACST)
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Disaster funds to target Queensland homeless
PAYMENTS from the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal will target Queenslanders whose homes are irreparable. Read more
- 11:59AM (ACST)
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Judy Moran jury ordered back to jury room
A JURY deliberating in the murder trial of gangland widow Judy Moran is having trouble reaching a unanimous verdict. Read more
- 11:58AM (ACST)
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Shares improve on profit taking
THE share market remained lower but had recovered some ground as investors took advantage of the market's recent sharp falls. Read more
- 11:55AM (ACST)
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Google Maps helps users beat traffic jams
GOOGLE upgraded its popular Google Maps today to suggest faster routes to drivers based on real-time traffic conditions. Read more
- 11:43AM (ACST)
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Businesses suffer after floods - survey
AUSTRALIA'S economic growth will suffer in the first quarter of 2011, as business conditions only partly recover from the Queensland floods, a survey shows. Read more
- 11:40AM (ACST)
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Ex-soldier jailed for biting off man's ear
AN ex-soldier who bit off a piece of a man's ear in an assault and then boasted he had fed it to seagulls has been jailed for five years. Read more
- 11:35AM (ACST)
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Sony Music sued over Christina Aguilera hit
CLAIMS Christina Aguilera's hit Ain't No Other Man - was a 1967 soul song owned by a Manhattan music company. Read more
- 11:20AM (ACST)
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Subway passes McDonald's in store race
SANDWICH maker Subway has stolen the fast food crown from long-time holder McDonald's, claiming more stores worldwide for the first time this week. Read more
- 11:19AM (ACST)
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'Not science fiction' as body parts created
DOCTORS have created urethras using patients' own cells for the first time. Read more
- 11:15AM (ACST)
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Rain turns west Queensland into inland sea
PARTS of far western Queensland have turned into an inland sea with floodwaters spreading 20 kilometres wide. Read more
- 11:01AM (ACST)
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Young female police chief by default fired
COLLEGE student and mother who was police chief in violent Mexican border town fired for abandoning her post and fleeing to the US. Read more
- 10:39AM (ACST)
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Man stabbed, set fire to girlfriend
A MELBOURNE man who stabbed and set on fire his girlfriend has pleaded guilty to her murder. Read more
- 10:29AM (ACST)
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Concerns on oil prices weigh down shares
THE share market opened lower today as rising oil prices continue to threaten economic recovery by pushing up costs. Read more
- 10:25AM (ACST)
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Young Mexican female police chief fired
A COLLEGE student and mother who was police chief in a violent Mexican border town has been fired for abandoning her post. Read more
- 10:22AM (ACST)
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Oman sultan orders major cabinet reshuffle
SULTAN Qaboos of Oman has sacked his economy and interior ministers in a major cabinet reshuffle. Read more
- 10:08AM (ACST)
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Melbourne woman killed by rubbish truck
POLICE in Melbourne are trying to establish the identity of an elderly woman who died after being hit by a rubbish truck. Read more
- 10:05AM (ACST)
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Catholic bishop considering resignation
A BISHOP warns he is considering resigning because the Vatican continues to ignore the plight of the Australian church. Read more
- 10:01AM (ACST)
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Man loses sex harassment defamation case
JUDGE finds it was true that a parishioner sexually harassed female members of a Sydney church congregation. Read more
- 9:58AM (ACST)
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On Women's Day, EU hails north Africa
EU marks 100th anniversary of International Women's Day hailing women's "crucial role in bringing about change in northern Africa". Read more
- 9:52AM (ACST)
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Police arrest classmate in murder of girl, 16
A CLASSMATE and possible ex-boyfriend of Micaela "Mickey" Costanzo was arrested today in connection with her murder. Read more
- 9:45AM (ACST)
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Julia Gillard says she can win carbon debate
PRIME Minister Julia Gillard says she can convince the public to come around on carbon pricing. Read more
- 9:40AM (ACST)
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Four AXA executives appointed to AMP
FOUR senior executives of AXA Asia Pacific will move to AMP after court approves its $14 billion takeover of the wealth manager. Read more
- 9:38AM (ACST)
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Lake Tyers Aboriginal women stage protest
VICTORIAN Aboriginal women are staging a blockade to protest against the State Government's administration of their community. Read more
- 9:28AM (ACST)
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Keating to make film debut in Aussie flick
IRISH singer Ronan Keating will make his big break into acting when he returns to Australian shores next month. Read more
- 9:17AM (ACST)
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Climate sidelined in Gillard-Obama talks
AS debate heats up in Australia over the proposed carbon tax, climate change has been sidelined in talks. Read more
- 8:59AM (ACST)
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Bahrain promises homes in face of protests
BAHRAIN plans to build 50,000 homes at a cost of $5.2 billion, in the government's latest response to protests gripping the kingdom. Read more
- 8:48AM (ACST)
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GPS tracking for AVO offenders - Keneally
NSW courts would get the power to keep high-risk domestic violence offenders under surveillance with GPS tracking devices. Read more
- 8:43AM (ACST)
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Premature to arm Libya rebels - White House
THE US said today it was considering whether to arm the Libyan opposition, but said it would be premature to do so now. Read more
- 8:29AM (ACST)
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M5 widening plan not good value - Keneally
A NSW Opposition plan to widen Sydney's M5 motorway doesn't represent value for money, Premier Kristina Keneally says. Read more
- 8:17AM (ACST)
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'Sad' asylum children's freedom plea
AN Iranian boy and girl have asked a court to release them from the Inverbrackie Detention Centre because they are "sad". Read more
- 8:12AM (ACST)
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Charlie Sheen fired from Two and a Half Men
WARNER Bros today fired troubled actor Charlie Sheen from the hit sitcom Two and a Half Men, the studio announced. Read more
- 8:10AM (ACST)
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Girl beaten to death, wrapped in plastic
A GIRL was beaten to death just one day after a state child protective services investigator visited her family's house. Read more
- 8:05AM (ACST)
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O'Farrell confirms M5 widening plan
NSW Opposition Leader Barry O'Farrell says his government would widen the M5 motorway in south-west Sydney from four lanes to six. Read more
- 7:57AM (ACST)
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US shares head south on Libya unrest
Libya veered toward civil war and unrest continued to roil across Arab countries, driving crude oil above $106 a barrel in New York. Read more
- 7:55AM (ACST)
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Gulf states back Libya no-fly zone
THE six Gulf Arab states expressed support for a no-fly zone over Libya today, amid divisions over military intervention. Read more
- 7:44AM (ACST)
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NASA sceptical of life in meteorite claim
NASA says no evidence to support claim that fossils of alien microbes born in space had been found in meteorites on Earth. Read more
- 7:38AM (ACST)
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Dollar opens down on Greece debt woes
THE dollar opened lower today, after Greece's debt was downgraded below junk status by rating agency Moody's. Read more
- 7:36AM (ACST)
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Gillard keen on US military in Australia
PRIME Minister Julia Gillard says she's "enthusiastic" about the prospects of a greater American military presence in Australia. Read more
- 7:34AM (ACST)
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Firies getting on top of Victoria bushfire
A 700ha bushfire started by a fuel reduction operation in Victoria's far south-west is expected to be brought under control today. Read more
- 7:25AM (ACST)
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Man knocks woman into coma over parking spot
JURY votes to indict Oscar Fuller on felony assault charges for a kerb-rage incident that left a young woman in a coma. Read more
- 7:20AM (ACST)
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Wanted: musicians who play jokes
THE Australian String Quartet may soon be Australian in name only after embarking on an international hunt for new musicians. Read more
- 7:19AM (ACST)
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Close the pay gap on women's day - ACTU
UNIONS are calling for the pay gap between men and women to be closed on International Women's Day. Read more
- 7:17AM (ACST)
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Gadgets ruining people's sleep - US study
A STUDY just released indicates that people in the United States are losing sleep over their gadgets. Read more
- 7:16AM (ACST)
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Government claims 'conspiracy to divide Libya'
THE US, Britain and France are partners in "a conspiracy to divide Libya" by contacting opposition leaders in the east of the country. Read more
- 6:58AM (ACST)
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Paddlers 'haul arse' as croc nears
A THREE-METRE croc has menaced a man and his girlfriend as they launched an inflatable boat at a Darwin beach. Read more
- 6:54AM (ACST)
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Man, 22, killed as his 4WD rolls on beach
A 22-year-old man has died and his two passengers injured after their four-wheel drive rolled on a beach in Port Stephens. Read more
- 6:52AM (ACST)
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Keneally pledges boost for NSW racing
NSW Premier Kristina Keneally is attempting to woo the racing industry and punters. Read more
- 6:49AM (ACST)
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Four men cling to Eskies as boat sinks
SEVEN people have been plucked from rough seas off Townsville at the weekend in three separate incidents. Read more
- 6:46AM (ACST)
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Cleaner bashed, then run over
A CLEANER was assaulted by a group of balaclava-wearing bandits and then run over after he tried to escape last night. Read more
- 6:44AM (ACST)
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Three arrested over man's stabbing
TWO men and a woman have been arrested over the stabbing of a man outside Shepparton this morning. Read more
- 6:13AM (ACST)
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Westpac promises interest rate cut
WESTPAC boss promises to lower rates independent of the Reserve Bank towards the end of 2012. Read more
- 5:47AM (ACST)
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I shouldn't have let abuser pay my debt
DUCHESS of York says it was a "gigantic error of judgment" to accept help from pervert friend of ex-husband Prince Andrew. Read more
- 5:42AM (ACST)
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I shouldn't have let paedophile pay my debt
DUCHESS of York says it was a "gigantic error of judgment" to accept help from billionaire friend of ex-husband Prince Andrew. Read more
- 4:38AM (ACST)
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Tiger mauls lion to death at Turkish zoo
TIGER severed a lion's jugular vein when it stuck its paw through a narrow gap in a door dividing their cages. Read more
- 1:40AM (ACST)
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Fourth motorcyclist dead in three days
A MELBOURNE woman has become the fourth motorcyclist to die on Victorian roads within three days in a collision with a four-wheel drive. Read more
- 1:36AM (ACST)
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Toddler mauled by dog in Sydney
A 16-month-old boy has been mauled by a dog in a park at Macquarie Fields in Sydney's south-west. Read more
- 1:10AM (ACST)
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Sisters not doin' it for themselves
ANNIE Lennox, famous for saying that Sisters are doin' it for themselves, reckons sisterhood needs reminding job's not done yet. Read more
- 12:38AM (ACST)
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Uzbekistan jails six for baby trafficking
AN Uzbek court has sentenced six people to between seven and 10 years in prison for selling dozens of newborn babies. Read more
- 12:28AM (ACST)
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Labor support slumps to lowest level: poll
LABOR'S primary vote has plunged to its lowest ever record on the back of its proposed carbon tax. Read more
- 12:25AM (ACST)
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Hockey backs quota for women on boards
OPPOSITION frontbencher says he would back enforced quotas that ensure 30 per cent of board positions are occupied by women. Read more
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- 11:10PM (ACST)
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Gay-rights activist to lodge complaint
GAY-RIGHTS activist Gary Burns is planning to lodge an anti-discrimination complaint against a Ten Network newsreader. Read more
- 10:43PM (ACST)
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Michelle Obama the hottest in pollie poll
FIRST Lady tops a new poll purporting to show how warmly Americans regard their leaders, even beating her husband Barack Obama. Read more
- 10:27PM (ACST)
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Serbia eyes reconciliation with Kosovo
HOPES for "historic reconciliation" as nations begin first direct meetings since 2008, but negotiator warns "for us Kosovo is Serbia". Read more
- 10:15PM (ACST)
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Soldier killed playing Russian roulette
A SOLDIER was murdered during a game of Russian roulette at a party in a private home in Alaska, police said in a statement. Read more
- 10:09PM (ACST)
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Thousands of police rally in Algeria
OFFICERS have rallied in the Algerian capital to demand higher wages, breaking through heavy security cordons to reach parliament. Read more
- 9:49PM (ACST)
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Prince Andrew must decide - minister
PRINCE will have to decide if he can continue his role as a trade envoy amid a controversy about his links to a convicted paedophile. Read more
- 9:24PM (ACST)
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Smith accountable for naval shortfall
DEFENCE Minister Stephen Smith has declined to answer a call to sack the chief of navy over a "culpability gap" in Australia's naval forces. Read more
- 9:20PM (ACST)
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Blasts kill two, wounds 19 in Afghanistan
TWO people have died and 19 have been wounded, including police, in two bomb blasts in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad. Read more
- 9:08PM (ACST)
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UN calls for $US160m to help Libyans
THE UN has called for $158 million to cover the needs of those who have fled Libya as well as others who remain trapped. Read more
- 8:58PM (ACST)
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'Charlie Sheen' drug being sold in shops
MEDICAL marijuana dispensaries in California are selling pot labeled "Charlie Sheen" in honour of the troubled star, TMZ reported today. Read more
- 8:25PM (ACST)
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Tibet closed to foreigners
TRAVEL agents have been ordered not to receive foreign visitors around the March 14 anniversary of a 2008 anti-government riot. Read more
- 8:12PM (ACST)
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Westpac CEO backs carbon price
WESTPAC bank's CEO Gail Kelly says she wants an emissions trading scheme up and running ahead of the government's proposed timetable. Read more
- 8:05PM (ACST)
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Barbie concept store fails to fire
US toy maker shuts world's first and only Barbie concept store after just two years, ending an ambitious marketing push in China. Read more
- 7:24PM (ACST)
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Civil action to come in Hey Dad scandal
FORMER child-star plans to launch civil action against Seven Network executives and man she claims acted inappropriately towards her. Read more
- 7:19PM (ACST)
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Qld cop knew Taser victim as 'violent'
OFFICER who fatally tasered a man decided to equip himself with device after call warning of a "sh***y" job", an inquest has heard. Read more
- 7:16PM (ACST)
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Libyan rebels try to regroup after setback
REBELS say they'll bring in heavy weapons after forces loyal to Gaddafi pounded them with helicopter gunships, artillery and rockets. Read more
- 7:05PM (ACST)
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More work to do on gender equality
DESPITE achieving important women's milestones in past year there are still challenges, sex discrimination commissioner says. Read more
- 6:55PM (ACST)
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Nixon to be questioned over sex scandal
AFL player manager Ricky Nixon has returned from overseas to face a sex scandal and an investigation by his professional body. Read more
- 6:30PM (ACST)
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Vietnam suspends tour company over boat
AUTHORITIES have fined and suspended a tour company for a deadly boat sinking that killed 12 people including 11 foreign tourists. Read more
- 6:18PM (ACST)
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Coles hits back over reduced egg prices
THE Coles supermarket chain is once again defending itself over claims it is unfairly lowering prices and dictating customer choice. Read more
- 6:13PM (ACST)
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India court allows 'passive euthanasia'
COURT rules life support can be legally removed for some terminally ill patients in a ruling allowing "passive euthanasia" for the first time. Read more
- 6:06PM (ACST)
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Australian dollar closes lower
THE Australian dollar closed weaker, as investors assess the effects of rising oil prices on global growth. Read more
- 6:02PM (ACST)
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Australian shares end lower on uncertainty
THE Australian share market was more than one per cent weaker after uncertain investors deserted miners and financial shares. Read more
- 5:59PM (ACST)
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Victorians on alert as bush burns
COMMUNITIES in southwestern Victoria are on alert after an annual controlled burn got out of hand. Read more
- 5:55PM (ACST)
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Ministry under cyber attack - report
FRENCH finance ministry under sustained cyber attack since December from hackers targeting the treasury and G20 documents. Read more
- 5:39PM (ACST)
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Fergie out of debt, thanks to Oprah
SARAH Ferguson, the Duchess of York, is officially out of debt - thanks, at least in part, to Oprah Winfrey, the New York Post reported today. Read more
- 5:15PM (ACST)
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US under pressure to arm Libya rebels
THE administration of US President Barack Obama has come under mounting pressure to arm rebels. Read more
- 4:53PM (ACST)
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Fixed-rate loans falling out of vogue
THE bruising political row over banking competition has made potential home buyers more savvy with many opting out of fixed-rate loans, according to new figures. Read more
- 4:32PM (ACST)
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Hawaiian volcano shoots lava 25m in air
US geologists are monitoring one of the world's most active volcanoes, located in Hawaii, after a crater collapse sent lava spewing 24 metres into the air. Read more
- 4:28PM (ACST)
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Italian tourist may leave Australia on bail
AN Italian tourist accused of dangerous driving causing death may be allowed to return on bail to his cafe in Tuscany unless his case is expedited. Read more
- 4:22PM (ACST)
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US frees Japanese-owned ship from pirates
THE US and Turkish navies have helped free a Japanese-owned ship from suspected pirates off the coast of Oman, the US military reported. Read more
- 4:20PM (ACST)
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Minister's adviser quits over car incident
A MINISTERIAL staffer has quit his $135,00 a year job after he allegedly drove off from an inner-city hotel in a government car, struck a 4WD while doing a U-turn and kept going. Read more
- 4:11PM (ACST)
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Jealous man jailed for bicycle revenge
A MAN has been jailed for using his car to mow down his ex-lover in a fit of jealous rage as he was cycling to work, a court has been told. Read more
- 3:59PM (ACST)
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Murder charge laid over Coominya death
QUEENSLAND Police have charged a 36-year-old man with murdering a man whose body was found in the back of a ute in December. Read more
- 3:55PM (ACST)
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Gender-bending model may change sex
MIRANDA Kerr better watch her back because gender-bending Australian model, Andrej Pejic, has his eyes on a contract with the lingerie giant that made her a star. Read more
- 3:54PM (ACST)
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Father charged with assaulting baby
A MAN has briefly appeared in court charged with assaulting his baby daughter. Read more
- 3:31PM (ACST)
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Afghan visit after kids' air strike deaths
US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has flown into Kabul to assess the US-led war effort amid tensions with Afghan President Hamid Karzai over the deaths of nine children in a NATO air strike. Read more
- 3:19PM (ACST)
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Guy Ritchie expecting new baby
BRITISH film director Guy Ritchie and his model girlfriend are expecting their first child together. Read more
- 3:08PM (ACST)
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Virgin Blue in discrimination case
TWO former Virgin Blue executives are taking court action to win back jobs they lost when they became mothers. Read more
- 2:58PM (ACST)
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Up to 10,000 homes to go after quake
UP to 10,000 homes in New Zealand's second largest city, Christchurch, may need to be demolished in the wake of a devastating earthquake, Prime Minister John Key says. Read more
- 2:39PM (ACST)
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'Nation needs smarter not tougher laws'
WE need smarter laws not tougher ones, the nation's longest-serving director of public prosecutions (DPP) says. Read more
- 2:34PM (ACST)
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Petrol nears 29-month high, keeps rising
MOTORISTS should prepare for fuel to rise another four cents a litre on Middle East, North Africa instability, an economist says. Read more
- 2:26PM (ACST)
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Woman missing after car swept away
A FAR north Queensland woman is still missing after she was swept from her car in raging floodwater overnight. Read more
- 2:20PM (ACST)
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Thai women show Australia who's boss
AUSTRALIA beats global average for women in senior management roles but still lags behind Thailand, says a study. Read more
- 2:15PM (ACST)
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Armed robber goes on fast food chain
SACRAMENTO police said are searching for an armed robber who is targeting fast food restaurants just as they open for business in the mornings. Read more
- 2:08PM (ACST)
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Pub owner arrested after fatal fire
PROSECUTORS have formally detained a pub owner on suspicion of manslaughter after a fire ripped through his pub. Read more
- 2:04PM (ACST)
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Want to be a royal? Not with that nose
IF you thought your mother-in-law had tough requirements, try marrying into the British royal family. Read more
- 1:57PM (ACST)
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Thailand has 'more women in charge'
AUSTRALIA has more women in senior management jobs than the global average, but still behind the world's forerunner, Thailand. Read more
- 1:48PM (ACST)
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Hawaii volcano spews lava 20 metres high
A NEW vent has opened at one of the world's most active volcanoes, sending lava shooting up to 20 metres high. Read more
- 1:44PM (ACST)
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Parramatta-Epping rail link 'on time'
NSW Premier says the Parramatta to Epping rail link will be built on time, but the cost could escalate beyond its $2.6 billion price tag. Read more
- 1:41PM (ACST)
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Fiji chief gets life for Bainimarama plot
A FIJIAN chief has been jailed for life for plotting to kill the country's military leader Commodore Frank Bainimarama. Read more
- 1:30PM (ACST)
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Abbott promises to stop 'bad' carbon tax
OPPOSITION leader Tony Abbott has promised supporters he will stop or rescind any carbon tax. Read more
- 1:25PM (ACST)
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Jealous guy 'out for blood' ran down cyclist
A MAN used his car to mow down an ex-lover in a fit of jealous rage as he was cycling to work, a court has been told. Read more
- 1:07PM (ACST)
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Toddler drowns in pet bowl
A TODDLER has drowned in a container of water left out for a pet in a family tragedy at Thebarton. Read more
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Funds available for WA storm victims
WEST Australian communities affected by recent severe storms and flooding are to get federal help. Read more
- 1:02PM (ACST)
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Chirac corruption trial to start in Paris
THE trial of France's ex-president Jacques Chirac opens today, with lawyers seeking to postpone it on procedural grounds. Read more
- 12:59PM (ACST)
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Fighting flares in western Ivory Coast
FIGHTERS allied with Ivory Coast's globally recognised president have seized a western town previously held by his rival. Read more
- 12:57PM (ACST)
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Tornado kills mother, as 1500 evacuated
OFFICIALS worked today to get people back into their homes a day after a tornado ripped through a south-western Louisiana town. Read more
- 12:53PM (ACST)
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Japan's PM in 'crisis' after Maehara quits
JAPAN'S Prime Minister Naoto Kan is now "on the edge of a cliff" after his high-profile foreign minister quit over a funding scandal. Read more
- 12:46PM (ACST)
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Bride's hair, dress catches fire on big day
A COUPLE is likely to remember their wedding for all the wrong reasons after the car taking them to a reception burst into flames.
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Reef damage from Yasi 'patchy' - scientists
CYCLONE Yasi caused serious damage to parts of the Great Barrier Reef but left other areas unscathed, scientists say. Read more
- 12:36PM (ACST)
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Bob Brown agrees with Rio Tinto on tax
BOB Brown agrees with Rio Tinto that firms trading in world markets should not be hurt by a price on carbon emissions. Read more
- 12:28PM (ACST)
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Scooter, sign used in assault on detective
A MAN and a teenager who were fighting at a Sydney mall allegedly used a child's scooter and a metal sign to fend off a detective. Read more
- 12:11PM (ACST)
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Dollar flat at noon as oil rises
THE dollar was flat as investors preferred to stay on the sidelines amid ongoing turmoil in the Middle East and rising oil prices. Read more
- 12:08PM (ACST)
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Market falls on Mideast, ex div shares
INVESTORS digested the impact of global geopolitical tensions and some local shares trading without a dividend. Read more
- 11:54AM (ACST)
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Adviser in car 'incident' named
A MINISTERIAL adviser has resigned after an incident involving a Queensland Government car. Read more
- 11:49AM (ACST)
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Magnitude-6.6 quake hits off Solomons
A STRONG 6.6-magnitude earthquake has hit off the Solomon Islands, the US Geological Survey says. Read more
- 11:41AM (ACST)
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Soldier dead in early-morning shooting
POLICE were today investigating an early-morning shooting at a private residence, which claimed the life of a 26-year-old soldier. Read more
- 11:11AM (ACST)
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Free sex for inspector, ICAC told
A BUILDING inspector at a Sydney council received free sexual favours from a local bath house, the NSW corruption watchdog has heard. Read more
- 11:08AM (ACST)
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Job ads up for tenth straight month
NUMBER of jobs advertised online and in newspapers up in February, suggesting higher labour demand after recent floods in Queensland. Read more
- 10:56AM (ACST)
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Man, 52, dies in rail crossing crash
ONE man has died and another has been injured in a car crash which has closed the main Sydney to Melbourne railway line. Read more
- 10:48AM (ACST)
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Australia's 2nd wettest summer in 111 years
AUSTRALIA has seen its second wettest summer on record and above average rainfall is expected to continue. Read more
- 10:35AM (ACST)
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Market follows Wall St lower
OIL prices surged on continued political tensions in the Middle East and several local shares traded without a dividend. Read more
- 10:32AM (ACST)
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Australia poised to boost aid to Egypt
AUSTRALIA is poised to boost aid to Egypt after the democratic uprising that forced President Hosni Mubarak from power. Read more
- 10:19AM (ACST)
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Estonia's centre-right wins election
ESTONIA'S centre-right government has won a fresh mandate in a general election, as voters gave it the thumbs up. Read more
- 10:13AM (ACST)
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Whole lotta dumpin' going - Elvis douses fire
WATERBOMBING aircraft have been deployed to control a 400-hectare bushfire in Victoria's far south-west. Read more
- 9:58AM (ACST)
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Samoa's aid debacle erodes votes
SAMOA'S government has been returned to power but not without a "small slap" from villagers angered over tsunami relief funds. Read more
- 9:49AM (ACST)
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AFL agent Ricky Nixon a no-show for work
EMBATTLED AFL player manager Ricky Nixon has failed to show at his workplace, after his assurances it would be business as usual. Read more
- 9:47AM (ACST)
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Police checks of St Kilda girl's file 'OK'
ABOUT 80 police officers who accessed the file into the 17-year-old girl linked to Ricky Nixon "had reason to do so". Read more
- 9:45AM (ACST)
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Construction activity slows in February
BUILDING activity contracted for ninth consecutive month in February amid weaker demand and higher interest rates, a report says. Read more
- 9:45AM (ACST)
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Woman dressed as dead mum arrested
WOMAN who stole her dead mother's identity to collect pension benefits arrested in grey wig and makeup disguise. Read more
- 9:33AM (ACST)
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'Handbrake blunder' causes train delays
AN elderly man who forgot to use his handbrake has caused lengthy train delays after his car rolled onto the Glen Waverley line. Read more
- 9:14AM (ACST)
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Rally held in New York City for US Muslims
A RALLY to defend American Muslims from what they described as Islamophobia in upcoming congressional hearings has been held. Read more
- 9:12AM (ACST)
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Space crew farewells Discovery
THE space shuttle and space station crews hugged goodbye today after more than a week together. Read more
- 9:09AM (ACST)
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New video games expand Pokemon empire
THE vast Pokemon empire is about to get even bigger with today's launch of two new video games for the Nintendo DS. Read more
- 9:01AM (ACST)
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Coles denies low milk prices hurt industry
LOWER milk prices won't hurt the dairy industry, supermarket Coles says. Read more
- 9:01AM (ACST)
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Apology for Afghan deaths 'not enough'
AFGHAN President tells US their apology after nine children died in a NATO air strike is "not enough". Read more
- 8:56AM (ACST)
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Adviser quits over government car 'incident'
A MINISTERIAL adviser has resigned after an incident involving a Queensland government car. Read more
- 8:54AM (ACST)
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Mines tax would drive jobs away - Keneally
A PLAN to introduce a mining tax in New South Wales will drive mining jobs interstate and overseas, Kristina Keneally says. Read more
- 8:39AM (ACST)
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No third person in Benji case, police say
NO other person is being pursued over an incident in which rugby league star Benji Marshall allegedly punching a man in the mouth. Read more
- 8:36AM (ACST)
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Blaze tears through national park
COMMUNITIES are being warned of a wildfire that has so far claimed more than 400ha of bushland near Portland. Read more
- 8:19AM (ACST)
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Medics find man beaten up, lying in street
A 26-year-old man suffered injuries to his upper body when he was assaulted in Melbourne's Southbank. Read more
- 8:16AM (ACST)
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Evacuation alert for drenched far north
RESIDENTS in low-lying parts of the Atherton Tablelands have been told to consider evacuating their homes amid torrential rain. Read more
- 8:04AM (ACST)
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Woman dressed as dead mum arrested
WOMAN suspected of fraud held when she tried to open a bank account in her dead mum's name while disguised as her mother. Read more
- 8:00AM (ACST)
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Middleton chooses McQueen designer - paper
CREATIVE director of the Alexander McQueen fashion house reportedly chosen to design Kate Middleton's royal wedding gown. Read more
- 7:50AM (ACST)
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Mexico nabs cartel smuggler 'The Cowboy'
MEXICAN authorities say they've arrested a suspected high-ranking figure in the Sinaloa drug cartel. Read more
- 7:43AM (ACST)
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China inflation 'eased in February'
TOP Chinese official says inflation likely to have slowed in February, a day after Premier says reining in prices was country's top priority. Read more
- 7:37AM (ACST)
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New Zealand earthquake to cost $11bn
THE New Zealand earthquake will cost the country up to $10.9 billion and push gross domestic product growth down by 1.5 per cent. Read more
- 7:34AM (ACST)
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George Speight's brother to seek asylum
A FORMER Fijian government minister says he will seek political asylum in Australia after being interrogated and beaten by soldiers. Read more
- 7:34AM (ACST)
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US 'could use emergency oil supplies'
US Government considering tapping its strategic oil reserve as it looks for a way to respond to sky-rocketing oil prices, says White House. Read more
News
Asylum children moved interstate
TWO Iranian children who sued the Federal Government over their detention at Inverbrackie have been moved interstate, AdelaideNow has learned.
Sport
Cornthwaite is leaving the Reds
ADELAIDE United has been dealt another huge blow, with defender Robert Cornthwaite to sign for Korea Republic's Chunnan Dragons today.
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