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Rolf Harris thanks fans for 'support' at concert

Rolf thanks fans

Rolf Harris has received standing ovations at his first performance since being questioned by police over alleged sexual offences.

Cattle deaths spark outrage

Probe ordered after cattle perish without water

A probe has been ordered into the deaths of 46 cattle at a government research station in Qld. 02:51 pm

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Poor outlook for Labor

History suggests Labor will fail to claw back support in time for the federal election. 12:38 pm

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Body found in paraglider search

Police have found the body of a man during their search for two paragliders missing in Victoria. 03:49 pm

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Calls to overhaul the GST

Joe Hockey says it is up to the states and territories to make a case for changes to the GST. 12:17 pm

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Man arrested after sex attack on NSW teen

A man has been charged with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in the garage of a Liverpool home. 1 hour, 53 minutes ago

Police investigate fatal house fire in northern NSW 19 minutes ago
Drugs found in NSW man's underwear: police May 19, 2013, 1:04 pm
GST hike should be on the table: O'Farrell May 19, 2013, 1:03 pm
Shooting prompts hunt safety doubts in NSW May 19, 2013, 1:03 pm

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National

Saudi woman tops Everest as country warms to women in sports

KATHMANDU (AFP) - Saudi woman Raha Moharrak reached the summit of Nepal's Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, in a first for the conservative Muslim… 9 minutes ago

Cooper out, Folau in Wallabies squad for Lions 13 minutes ago
Police find body during search for missing paragliders 17 minutes ago
Police investigate fatal house fire in northern NSW 19 minutes ago
Weak yen helps drive Japan earnings, but no cure-all 25 minutes ago

Sport

Folau named in Wallabies squad, Cooper left out

Former rugby league international Israel Folau has been included in the preliminary Wallabies squad for the British and Irish Lions series, but Quade Cooper… 35 minutes ago

Cooper overlooked for Wallabies 38 minutes ago
Folau in, Cooper out of Wallabies squad 39 minutes ago
Griffin wins fog-bound golf SK Telecom Open 53 minutes ago
Aust golfer Griffin wins on OneAsia tour 54 minutes ago

World

Rolf Harris takes stage in Bristol

Rolf Harris thanked his fans for their support during his first live performance in the UK since his arrest, according to reports. 49 minutes ago

Scientists to scan asteroid as it passes 22 minutes ago
Beatles guitar sells for $US400,000 1 hour, 52 minutes ago
Afghanistan to begin first commercial oil production May 19, 2013, 1:11 pm
Plane catches fire as it lands in Moscow May 19, 2013, 11:13 am

Travel

Virgin shares tumble after profit warning

Virgin Australia's shares have fallen by more than 17 per cent after the airline issued a profit warning. May 16, 2013, 4:53 pm

Likuliku opens arms to luxury May 17, 2013, 1:38 pm
Getting the most from your stay in Como May 17, 2013, 12:49 pm
Third Hangover film is grand finale May 17, 2013, 12:10 pm
$10m yacht highlights Qld boat show May 17, 2013, 11:01 am

Technology

Social media used to attack teachers

A Facebook hate-page vilifying Tasmanian teachers has sparked fresh concerns about the way young people use social media. May 19, 2013, 1:29 pm

Internet in 'coma' as Iran election looms May 19, 2013, 12:59 pm
Facebook hate-page targets Tasmanian teachers May 19, 2013, 12:33 pm
No bats found on property where horse died from lyssavirus May 19, 2013, 7:59 am
Google's wearable Glass gadget: cool or creepy? May 19, 2013, 12:06 am

Odd

EU finds time to tell restaurants how to serve olive oil

By Charlie Dunmore BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Critics ridiculed European Union bureaucrats on Saturday for taking time off fighting the euro… May 19, 2013, 1:20 am

Winning ticket for $590.5 million Powerball jackpot sold in Florida May 18, 2013, 9:43 am
Canadian astronaut wrestles with gravity after spaceflight May 18, 2013, 1:59 am
Dancer says showgirls dressed as Obama, nuns at Berlusconi party May 18, 2013, 1:47 am
Artists confess to mayoral street art tribute May 17, 2013, 2:57 pm

Entertainment

Campion pays tribute to cinema 'godfather'

Jane Campion has been awarded Carrosse d'or at the Cannes Film Festival and she dedicated the honour to the Frenchman who delivered her big break. May 17, 2013, 8:35 pm

'Scissor-handed' creepy-crawly named after Johnny Depp May 17, 2013, 8:38 am
Young Archie wins the Young Archie May 16, 2013, 6:47 pm
Julie Andrews to tour Australia for the first time May 16, 2013, 6:44 pm
DNA sequencing set to become routine medicine May 16, 2013, 5:49 pm

Finance

Aust market tipped to open higher

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Weak yen helps drive Japan earnings, but no cure-all May 19, 2013, 5:42 am
Greece enters sixth year of recession May 19, 2013, 3:38 am
Thousands join anti-austerity march in Rome May 18, 2013, 9:05 pm
Slovenia says reforms on track despite ratings downgrade May 18, 2013, 6:44 pm

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3:49 pm Police find body during search for missing paragliders
3:47 pm Police investigate fatal house fire in northern NSW
3:42 pm Weak yen helps drive Japan earnings, but no cure-all
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3:34 pm 5yo critical after falling 10m from ferris wheel
3:18 pm Rolf Harris takes stage in Bristol
3:53 pm Cooper out, Folau in Wallabies squad for Lions
2:53 pm Saudi woman tops Everest as country warms to women in sports
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