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PM must detail what adviser said: Abbott

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Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has called on Julia Gillard to give precise details about her media adviser's leak of Abbott's location.

Urged to declare disaster

The NSW Government is being urged to declare a series of natural disaster zones in the state. 12:13 pm

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Aussie crush Indians to seal sweep

Australia has crushed India by 298 runs in the final Test of the series to claim a 4-0 sweep. 12:35 pm

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P-plater charged for animal cruelty

A P-plater has been charged after switching lanes to deliberately run over a group of ducks. 10:47 am

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Govt urged to declare natural disaster

The NSW government is being urged to declare natural disaster zones in flood-hit northern NSW to help fund the clear-up operation. January 28, 2012, 12:13 pm

Fowl play: man runs over ducks January 28, 2012, 10:47 am
NSW floods to ease over the weekend January 27, 2012, 9:29 pm
Two injured in Sydney shootings January 27, 2012, 8:13 pm
Human remains found in bag on Sydney beach January 27, 2012, 6:44 pm

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Family rescued as rains hit northwest Qld

Northwest Queensland is recovering after a night of torrential rain, with one family spending the night trapped between two rising creeks. 1 hour, 59 minutes ago

PM must detail what adviser said: Abbott January 28, 2012, 12:17 pm
Govt urged to declare natural disaster January 28, 2012, 12:13 pm
Fowl play: man runs over ducks January 28, 2012, 10:47 am
Nine guns seized in Sydney's west January 28, 2012, 10:04 am

Sport

Aussies rout India with 4-0 whitewash

Australia continued to move further away from last summer's Ashes humiliation by wrapping up a comprehensive 4-0 series whitewash over India at the Adelaide… 33 minutes ago

Zimbabwe face massive NZ Test loss 25 minutes ago
Wright clubhouse leader at NSW Open golf 29 minutes ago
Cricketers say no corruption in Australia 36 minutes ago
Cricket: Zimbabwe in serious trouble in N.Z. 38 minutes ago
Video:Tired Djokovic battles through to final January 28, 2012, 5:21 am

World

Riots in Senegal as Wade cleared for third term bid

DAKAR (AFP) - Riots erupted in Dakar Friday night, leaving a policeman dead, as angry protesters took to the streets after a court cleared President Abdoulaye… 23 minutes ago

Syria killings spike as UN eyes resolution 19 minutes ago
Jackson doctor asks for release from jail 29 minutes ago
Sharapova, Azarenka clash for Open, No. 1 37 minutes ago
US economy picked up modestly in fourth quarter 57 minutes ago
Video:Gingrich expresses strong support for Israel January 28, 2012, 7:39 am

Travel

Universal Orlando's new parade and show

Plans for an interactive parade and a Morgan Freeman-narrated evening show are designed to boost the Universal Studios theme park experience.January 27, 2012, 5:35 pm

All-action Turkish delights January 27, 2012, 3:49 pm
Serving time seaside in Port Macquarie January 27, 2012, 3:20 pm
Through frozen forest: Yellowstone on skis January 27, 2012, 1:56 pm

Finance

Chevron struggling to produce more oil

Chevron Corp, which has spent more than $20 billion ($A18.7 billion) a year since 2007 scouring the globe for new resources, says it is struggling to produce…January 28, 2012, 9:08 am

UPDATE 10-Brent up on Iran; refinery work lifts U.S. gasoline January 28, 2012, 8:37 am
PRECIOUS-Gold rises for third day after soft U.S. GDP data January 28, 2012, 7:55 am
Brent crude up as Iran warns supply halt to Europe January 28, 2012, 7:15 am

Tech News

RIM CEO eyes "significant" plans for BlackBerry

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Research in Motion's Thorsten Heins plans to waste no time in his new job. 41 minutes ago

'We care about every worker': Apple CEO January 28, 2012, 11:37 am
Former Groupon sales reps countersue over tactics January 28, 2012, 11:05 am
Steve Jobs told Google to stop poaching workers January 28, 2012, 10:40 am
Hacker group Anonymous targets Mexican websites January 28, 2012, 10:17 am

Odd

UK musical to lampoon euro in currency's heartland

BERLIN (Reuters) - Europe's top politicians and policymakers will need an extra-thick skin this Friday when an irreverent musical turns up on the doorstep… January 27, 2012, 5:09 am

Babette's errant email cripples German parliament January 27, 2012, 1:31 am
Revealed: Famous names who snubbed UK queen's honors January 27, 2012, 12:52 am
Four-year-old U.S. boy pulls out marijuana at school January 26, 2012, 10:09 am
Four-year-old boy pulls out marijuana at school snack time January 26, 2012, 4:23 am

Entertainment

Katherine Heigl goes for "Money" in new caper film

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Katherine Heigl has headlined several romantic comedies such as "27 Dresses" and "The Ugly Truth," but for her… January 28, 2012, 5:33 am

Academy makes credits exception for 'Tree of Life' 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
Trio of actors confirmed to present at Spirit Awards January 28, 2012, 12:08 pm
SAG, AFTRA boards vote on proposed merger January 28, 2012, 12:08 pm
"War" reduced to PG-13 after Fox trims sexual content January 28, 2012, 12:06 pm

Gossip

Ashton Kutcher 'Deeply Concerned' About Demi Moore: Source

The actor remains silent on the topic of Demi's… January 27, 2012, 10:03 am

Demi Moore 911 Tape to Be Released – with Edits January 27, 2012, 9:07 am
Drew Barrymore 'Daydreaming' About Wedding Plans January 27, 2012, 7:30 am
Seal: Reconciliation with Heidi Klum 'May Happen' January 27, 2012, 7:30 am
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