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Pair charged over ATM 'jackpot'

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TWO young men have been charged over the Commonwealth Bank ATM debacle that allowed people to withdraw more money than was in their accounts.

Fines for 'cowardly' revenge attack

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FOUR people charged over a savage revenge attack outside the Stirling Magistrate's Court last month have today been fined but all avoided jail.

Quake dead may never be found

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THE bodies of some victims of the Christchurch earthquake may never be recovered because they were pulverised by collapsed buildings.

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Government cools school aircon policy

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THE State Government has buckled in the heat and reversed its school airconditioning policy, allowing some schools built under a federal program to install units.

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WWI vet Claude Choules turning 110

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WA's national treasure Claude Choules - Australia's oldest man and the world's last surviving World War I veteran - turns 110 tomorrow.

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Monday's storm black-outs affect 2600

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ABOUT 2600 homes are without power 36 hours after Monday's 150km/h storms cut a swathe through eastern suburbs tearing down powerlines and trees.

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Police reject racism tag over pub closures

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WA police reject accusations by a Federal MP that they are racist for closing pubs in some bush communities during funerals.

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Matthew Newton has 'psychiatric illness'

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ACTOR Matthew Newton allegedly phoned his ex-girlfriend Rachael Taylor in breach of an AVO, and then sent text messages apologising for calling her.

Love conquers Jen's Myer stoush

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JENNIFER Hawkins has put the recent controversy with Myer behind her and is looking forward to celebrating her engagement.

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Simone Callahan flaunts new lover

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SIMONE Callahan has firmly slammed the door on her life with Shane Warne, stepping out publicly for the first time with new man Toby Roberts.

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Warne's tie prediction under scrutiny

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A HOST of former Pakistan players have urged the ICC to investigate Shane Warne for correctly predicting India's World Cup match with England would finish in a tie.

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Eagles relishing Pies hitout

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WEST Coast is banking on playing a full-strength Collingwood side in the NAB Cup semi-final on Saturday.

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Glory confirms Travis Dodd signature

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PERTH Glory has confirmed the signing of Adelaide United skipper Travis Dodd for the next two seasons.

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Hussey ready for World Cup call-up

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AUSTRALIAN veteran Mike Hussey says he's injury free and ready to perform at the World Cup if the selectors hand him a dream recall.

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