Homes spared from flooding for now

Emergency flood alerts have been issued for several Queensland towns, officials say. Source: AAP HUNDREDS of homes in low-lying areas just south of Gladstone have been spared from flooding for now, but the emergency is far from over. An...

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Man lashes out at police

A Brisbane man has violently lashed out at five police officers investigating a hooning incident. Source: AAP A BRISBANE man has violently lashed out at five police officers investigating a hooning incident. The 19-year-old was allegedly...

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Tobacco industry loses SA super funds

THE tobacco industry is set to lose about $20 million following a decision by Funds SA to exclude it from its investment portfolio. Funds SA invests more than $18 billion on behalf of South Australia's public sector superannuation funds and...

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Australia to welcome 17,000 new citizens

ALMOST 17,000 people from 145 countries around the world will soon be calling themselves Aussies at citizenship ceremonies around the nation this weekend. A spokeswoman for the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) said the highest...

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NSW minister defends outsourcing road jobs

OUTSOURCING maintenance on Sydney roads will provide the NSW government with the "best bang for our buck", says NSW Roads Minister Duncan Gay. The government is preparing a business plan to outsource maintenance of most Sydney roads to the private...

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Oswald to bring Qld rain on Australia Day

SOUTHEAST Queenslanders need to rethink their Australia Day plans with ex-tropical cyclone Oswald expected to dampen celebrations, forecasters warn. The Bureau of Meteorology says there's a fair chance any outdoor event planned for Saturday will...

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PM unveils new national security strategy

PM Julia Gillard says the first Australian national security strategy will focus on Asia. Source: AAP PRIME Minister Julia Gillard has unveiled a new vision for Australia's security, with a focus on enhanced regional engagement and stronger...

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Two more arrested over attempted murder

TWO more men have been arrested over an attempted murder in Sydney's southwest in which a man was shot in the leg. Police were called to a unit in Harrow Rd, Auburn, about 6.30pm (AEDT) on Sunday following reports of a shooting. A 23-year-old...

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Govt ministers defend nursing mums

HEALTH Minister Tanya Plibersek has defended the right of mothers to breastfeed in public after sharing her own experience of breastfeeding in government meetings. The mother of three weighed in on the breastfeeding debate on Tuesday sparked...

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Garrett has hope for Labor in WA election

WEST Australian Opposition leader Mark McGowan is well placed for the March state election because he does not "shoot from the hip" like Premier Colin Barnett does, says Federal School Education Minister Peter Garrett. Mr Garrett told AAP it...

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US teen held in shooting of five people

A US teenager has been charged with murdering five people, including children, in a New Mexico home. Source: AAP A 15-YEAR-OLD boy remains in custody as detectives try to piece together what led to the shooting of five people, including three...

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Train surfer wanted in Queensland

A MAN wanted for crimes in Queensland has allegedly been caught train surfing on the NSW north coast. The man was riding on the roof of a southbound freight train near Coffs Harbour when he jumped from the carriage into Boambee Creek about 2:10pm...

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Rinehart urges Rio to move HQ to Perth

Mining magnate Gina Rinehart has urged Rio Tinto to move their headquarters back to Australia. Source: AAP MINING magnate Gina Rinehart has urged Rio Tinto's new boss Sam Walsh to move the headquarters of the Anglo/Australian resources giant...

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PM attends Greig memorial service

Tony Greig's wife has given a tearful tribute to the former England cricket captain at the SCG. Source: AAP WITH a tearful tribute, a lot of laughs and a smattering of broad-brimmed hats, Tony Greig was given a fitting farewell at the SCG on...

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