Confusion over why PM cancelled Bali trip

The federal government won't say why Prime Minister Tony Abbott cancelled a trip to Indonesia. Source: AAP LABOR is demanding to know why Prime Minister Tony Abbott cancelled a planned trip to Indonesia, accusing him of further straining the...

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Man abducts, attacks Qld woman in her car

A MAN has attacked a woman after jumping in her car at a north Queensland car wash and telling her to drive to an industrial area. Police say the woman was cleaning her car in the early hours of Saturday morning when a man jumped in and told...

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NSW police minister stands down

NSW Police Minister Mike Gallacher has stood down following evidence at a corruption inquiry. Source: AAP NSW Police Minister Mike Gallacher has stood down from the ministry, pending the outcome of the NSW corruption watchdog's explosive inquiry...

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Cyber extortion ring busted in Philippines

DOZENS of people have been arrested in the Philippines for their involvement in a giant, global Internet "sextortion" network, local police and Interpol say. Victims in foreign countries were lured by people in the Philippines into giving sexually...

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Pink batts costings were 'drawn on napkin'

The royal commission into the Rudd government's home insulation program resumes on Thursday. Source: AAP THE costings for Labor's home insulation program were drawn on the back of a napkin by a senior politician, possibly Kevin Rudd, and an...

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Toronto mayor seeks substance abuse help

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford will go on leave to seek help for substance abuse, his lawyer says. Source: AAP TORONTO Mayor Rob Ford will take a leave of absence to seek help for substance abuse, his lawyer says, as a report surfaced about a second...

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Gold stars at refurbished Perth Mint

THE biggest, heaviest and most valuable gold bullion coin in the world is the centrepiece of a new permanent exhibition at the refurbished Perth Mint. The piece is one tonne of 99.99 per cent pure gold - making it worth more than $50 million....

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WA's shark cull ends, but may return

The trial of WA's shark culling program is concluding, and could extend for a further three years. Source: AAP BAITED drumlines that have caught more than 100 sharks off the West Australian coast are being pulled from the water with the conclusion...

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Plane catches fire at Perth Airport

A PLANE has made an emergency landing at Perth Airport after a suspected engine fire erupted shortly after take-off. The Cobham Aviation flight landed safely after the mid-air incident on Tuesday, a Perth Airport spokeswoman confirmed. Witnesses...

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Donor was told 'no one will know': ICAC

THE NSW builder whose $5000 payment to an alleged Liberal Party front company sparked a sensational inquiry says a fundraiser for NSW MP Chris Hartcher urged him not to declare the donation. Matthew Lusted told the corruption watchdog he decided...

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MH370 search being scaled back: PM Abbott

A report into the flight MH370 disaster is understood to recommend real-time tracking of aircraft. Source: AAP THE search for missing Malaysia Airlines plane MH370 is being scaled back, Prime Minister Tony Abbott has announced. He says...

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US storm system kills five

Officials say a tornado has killed at least two people and destroyed buildings in Oklahoma. Source: AAP A TORNADO system that ripped through the central and southern United States has left at least five people dead, officials say. Four...

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Palmer won't back lifting pension age

The Palmer United Party will not support any pension age increase, says leader Clive Palmer. Source: AAP CLIVE Palmer says his party won't support a rise in the pension age, which has been a major focus of pre-budget speculation. Treasurer...

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Abbott won't rule debt levy in or out

PM Tony Abbott has refused to comment on reports his government may soon introduce a debt levy. Source: AAP PRIME Minister Tony Abbott has refused to comment on reports his government may soon introduce a debt levy to tackle the budget deficit....

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