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Confidence crisis

Steve Hooker, one of our top gold medal hopes, has lost his confidence and won't compete for the remainder of the season.

Detention centre cost blowout

Detention centre running costs reach $1bn

Running immigration detention centres will cost the federal government $1 billion over four years. 06:37 am

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Teen gets life for 'ahmazing' murder

Alyssa Bustamante strangled her young neighbour before stabbing her and slitting her throat. 06:50 am

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Indian MPs busted watching porn

Three morally conservative Indian MPs have quit after being busted watching porn in parliament. 06:26 am

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Mitt Rick-rolled as Santorum surges

Rick Santorum has claimed a surge of momentum after his shocking sweep of three primaries. 07:00 am

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Rinehart family feud back in court

Australia's richest person Gina Rinehart is still fighting to keep a feud with her children private, with the case due to come before an appeals court… 46 minutes ago

Work continues to contain Sydney oil spill February 8, 2012, 11:26 pm
Lawyer murder accused in Wollongong court February 8, 2012, 7:31 pm
NSW farmers could lose $750m from floods February 8, 2012, 6:08 pm
Kalajzich tastes freedom after 25 years February 8, 2012, 5:41 pm

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National

Detention centre running costs reach $1bn

The federal government has negotiated a $1 billion contract with security company Serco to run immigration detention centres over the next four years. 48 minutes ago

Vic nurses ready to quit in thousands February 9, 2012, 12:31 am
Credit demand unusually restrained: data February 9, 2012, 12:02 am
Defence apologises to whistleblowers February 8, 2012, 11:57 pm
Work continues to contain Sydney oil spill February 8, 2012, 11:26 pm

Sport

Pole vault champ faces confidence crisis

Reigning Olympic pole vault champion Steve Hooker says he's lost his confidence and is taking a break from competition ahead of the London Games. 21 minutes ago

Holders Lille knocked out of French Cup 26 minutes ago
Capello quits as England manager 29 minutes ago
Capello resigns as England manager 44 minutes ago
Get fit in 2012 with Le Race 44 minutes ago
Video:SBW wins fight farce February 9, 2012, 12:15 am

World

Santorum claims momentum with wins in three U.S. states

DENVER (Reuters) - Republican U.S. 25 minutes ago

Dozens dead as Syria regime pounds Homs: activists 30 minutes ago
US teen gets life for killing 9-year-old 35 minutes ago
Iraq executes 14 despite U.N. rights chief protest 45 minutes ago
Egypt accuses NGOs of meddling in politics 47 minutes ago
Video:Video captures Santiago subway derailment February 9, 2012, 12:52 am

Travel

Qantas grounds A380 after cracks found

Qantas has grounded one of its A380s after engineers found 36 hairline cracks in its wings. February 8, 2012, 5:19 am

Disney to open new area inspired by Cars February 8, 2012, 9:05 pm
Wonders of the World unknown to many February 8, 2012, 7:16 pm
Mary begins maiden tour around Australia February 8, 2012, 5:56 pm
Cruising through Portugal's Douro Valley February 7, 2012, 5:53 pm

Finance

BHP Billiton posts rare fall in profit

February 8, 2012, 9:08 pm

International markets roundup 17 minutes ago
$A down on Greek doubts 34 minutes ago
Australian market preview 38 minutes ago
U.S. crude ends slightly higher after choppy trade 39 minutes ago

Tech News

Washington Post offering buyout to news staff

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The Washington Post announced a voluntary buyout for some newsroom staff on Wednesday, citing the difficult economic climate for the… 1 hour, 10 minutes ago

Biologist Norton Zinder dies at age 83 32 minutes ago
World Bank's free app puts women on global view 1 hour, 18 minutes ago
Cuban 'Wikipedia' includes entry for dissident blogger 1 hour, 35 minutes ago
Scientists melt mystery over icecaps and sea levels February 9, 2012, 5:06 am

Odd

India ministers quit after caught watching porn in parliament

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Three Indian politicians from a morally conservative party, including a women's affairs minister, resigned on Wednesday after being… 59 minutes ago

French min deletes "stay indoors" tip for homeless February 8, 2012, 11:49 pm
Mum tells Westwood to say sorry for swearing February 8, 2012, 6:27 am
German police use Facebook pictures to nab crooks February 8, 2012, 3:32 am
Frozen sauerkraut causes German motorway chaos February 8, 2012, 3:05 am

Entertainment

A Minute With: Rachel McAdams on remembering her "Vow"

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Eight years ago, Rachel McAdams hit Hollywood's map in teary, romantic drama "The Notebook. February 8, 2012, 9:05 pm

Winter box office up 11 percent. Can it keep going? February 9, 2012, 4:00 am
Meryl Streep Oscar email angers voters, but it's legal February 9, 2012, 3:22 am
Berlin film festival aims for cutting edge in 2012 February 9, 2012, 12:51 am
Gibson unlikely to testify in case: judge February 8, 2012, 8:39 pm

Gossip

Naomi Campbell: I’m No Supermodel

The 41-year-old doesn't like to be called… February 8, 2012, 4:08 pm

Beyoncé Shows Off Post-Baby Body February 8, 2012, 3:57 pm
Model with 20-Inch Waist Makes Waves on Web February 8, 2012, 10:47 am
Eva Mendes Calls Boyfriend Ryan Gosling a 'Dream' February 8, 2012, 10:00 am
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Opinion

Alex Hart
February 7, 2012, 2:29 pm

Labor in survival mode
After a two month break, Parliament resumes for the first time in 2012 today.What better time to take stock of where we're at, and what we can expect over the coming months?Clearly, the odds are stacked against Labor winning the next election.A welcome...

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February 7, 2012, 11:20 am

Specials and girlfriends in aisle 4. Surviving the supermarket without going off my trolley.
Friday afternoon shopping was a chance to impress Jane. All of our mums went to the same supermarket. Some dads got dragged along too. Mostly at the end of the week. My favourite girl of the time and her mother were always there. She was a vision. Long...

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