Last updated: March 18, 2011

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France, Britain to lead Libya bombing

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UPDATE UN Security Council votes to allow air strikes to halt Muammar Gaddafi's offensive against rebel forces in Libya, with the first bombing raids expected shortly.

Fears Aussies among tsunami dead

JAPAN EARTHQUAKE TSUNAMI NUCLEAR ACCIDENT AFTERMATH

FOREIGN Minister Kevin Rudd is concerned Australians could be among those killed in Japan's deadly earthquake and tsunami.

Add another dollar to your Clem7 trip

IT will cost almost a dollar more to use the Clem7 Tunnel from next month.

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Garrett praises girl in bully video

GIRL who told boys they should back off after a bullying attack in a  schoolyard has been singled out for praise by federal minister Peter Garrett.

Million dollar memo a lure for businesses

THE follow-up promotion to the ultra successful "Best Job in the World" campaign is a competition for businesses to win a million-dollar holiday.

Sica hearing may hear 33 hours of tapes

SENIOR judge is likely to be appointed to oversee the lead-up to the trial of accused triple killer Max Sica because of extensive pre-trial hearings.

No way for Will at Cowboys

Prince William

PRINCE William has "politely" knocked back the chance to take in a rugby league match while he is in north Queensland  at the weekend.

Why the Broncos must beat Canberra

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HISTORY says the Broncos will battle to make the NRL finals for a second straight year if they do not end their losing run in Canberra tonight.

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Did this shark maul wave rider?

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WOUNDS inflicted during a vicious shark attack on a wakeboarder at Port Stephens proved that the culprit was a great white.

Garrett praises girl in bully video

GIRL who told boys they should back off after a bullying attack in a  schoolyard has been singled out for praise by federal minister Peter Garrett.

Tide arrives just in time for whales

A HIGH tide has been an overnight saviour for 11 whales beached on Tasmania's South Bruny Island.

Japan tsunami disaster as it unfolds

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LIVE BLOG: Ongoing coverage of Japan's devastating tsunami and earthquake and the unfolding nuclear disaster.

Quake victims honoured

THE families of those who died in Christchurch's earthquake last month have begun gathering for today's national memorial service.

Tears as Christchurch remembers its dead

PRINCE William offers messages of love and grief to "inspiring" Christchurch at a memorial service for victims of the earthquake. 

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Share market rises in opening trade

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THE Australian share market has opened higher this morning with global markets up overnight after a week of heavy losses due to the nuclear concerns in Japan.

Property prices uncomfortably high

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AUSTRALIA has "uncomfortably high" house prices that are vulnerable to an adverse shift in world economic circumstances.

Ouch: Buyer loses $850k deposit

Q1

A BUSINESSMAN has failed in a bid to show he validly terminated an $8.5 million offer for a penthouse at the Gold Coast's Q1 apartment complex.

Give Aussies more deals in back yard

Uluru

AUSTRALIANS are not travelling in their own back yard because the tourism industry has ignored those outside the nuclear family.

It's game on for young and old

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ROLEPLAYING board games might suffer a nerdish reputation, but in reality people of all ages and walks of life are discovering the joys.

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Bullying video

Parenting expert Fiona Baker talks about the real issues surrounding the now infamous bullying video.

Oh Mr Southcott, what a dope!

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Tory Shepherd: Stoners may be excited that the Government is considering legalising dope cookies, but people are not going to get a Home Brand high.

Police mired in blind justice

No pattern to Queensland Police Service discipline

ANYONE, officer or civilian, looking for a pattern in recent high-profile police disciplinary cases is entitled to feel disappointed and confused.

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