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Tornado kills 51

UPDATED: A monstrous tornado has roared through the suburbs of Oklahoma, flattening entire neighbourhoods.

K-Rudd backs gay marriage

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd changes stance on same-sex marriage

In a heartfelt essay, Kevin Rudd has explained the reasons behind his change of mind. 10:31 am

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Girl robbed at gunpoint 'froze'

UPDATED: A 12-year-old Sydney girl says she froze when a man threatened her with a gun. 10:51 am

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Childcare 'may ban unvaccinated kids'

The NSW government may change the state's anti-discrimination laws in relation to unvaccinated… 10:54 am

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Should P-platers be aged 25?

A top Victorian cop says young drivers should have P-plates on until they're 25-years-old. 11:22 am

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White rhino born at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

A New South Wales zoo is celebrating the birth of a white rhino calf. 1 hour, 53 minutes ago

Care centes able to ban unvaccinated kids 42 minutes ago
Sydney girl 'froze' as gun held to head 45 minutes ago
Adam Spencer to step down from 702 ABC Sydney breakfast show 1 hour, 11 minutes ago
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National

Swan rules out changes to negative gearing

Treasurer Wayne Swan says making changes to negative gearing tax deductions is an idea of the opposition, not the government. 23 minutes ago

Qld rapist Fardon to apply for release 21 minutes ago
Oklahoma tornado live: Scores dead, more missing 16 minutes ago
Oklahoma tornado toll rises above 50 19 minutes ago
Jailed executive Matthew Joyce to fight Dubai sentence, freed Marcus Lee could face appeal 31 minutes ago

Sport

Hawks' Franklin dismisses form queries

Hawthorn forward Lance Franklin has dismissed criticism about his form this year, saying it's good that the team has a spread of goalkickers. 31 minutes ago

NRL's Storm sold to consortium: report 1 hour, 15 minutes ago
Gambling promotions during sports broadcasts to be banned by commercial TV 12 minutes ago
GC Suns re-sign Lonergan, Schade 1 hour, 26 minutes ago
Booth excited about Pukekohe changes, as long it's not wet 1 hour, 30 minutes ago

World

Oklahoma tornado toll rises above 50

A monstrous tornado of rare power that roared through an Oklahoma City suburb, has killed at least 51 people, authorities say. 15 minutes ago

Tornado destroys US town, killing dozens 34 minutes ago
Monster tornado flattens suburb of Oklahoma City 1 hour, 23 minutes ago
Ten dead in Oklahoma tornado: report May 21, 2013, 9:24 am
Labour deal saves UK gay marriage bill May 21, 2013, 9:23 am

Travel

All that glitters: Saudi Arabia’s golden train station

Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, is to build the world’s most luxurious transport system. 59 minutes ago

Indian rapes prompt change, but slowly May 20, 2013, 2:26 pm
Broome beach polo goes international May 20, 2013, 2:06 pm
Revisiting the 20s in decadent Berlin May 20, 2013, 12:30 pm
Hiking gear without the sales pitch May 20, 2013, 12:05 pm

Technology

Yahoo unveils makeover of Flickr site

NEW YORK (AFP) - Reinvigorated technology player Yahoo! unveiled a dusted-off design of its Flickr photo platform only hours after the company's dramatic… 29 minutes ago

Sprint gets waiver from Softbank, permitting discussions with Dish 30 minutes ago
White rhino born at Taronga Western Plains Zoo 1 hour, 54 minutes ago
Dish eyes LightSquared's Spectrum for $2 billion - Bloomberg May 21, 2013, 9:27 am
Microsoft to build Australian cloud computing centers May 21, 2013, 8:55 am

Odd

A gnome grows in Chelsea - at the flower show, that is

By Paul Casciato LONDON (Reuters) - Some spectators at London's Chelsea Flower Show wouldn't be caught dead with one in the trunk of their… May 21, 2013, 7:26 am

What's in a name? U.S. starts using Myanmar as well as Burma May 21, 2013, 9:35 am
Marijuana waste helps turn pot-eating pigs into tasty pork roast May 21, 2013, 4:46 am
Man climbs onto dome of St Peter's to protest Italian politics May 21, 2013, 3:50 am
Gandhi blood sample up for auction in London May 21, 2013, 1:10 am

Entertainment

South Australia moves to ban live odds betting

The South Australian Government is to ban advertising of live odds betting on television and during sporting matches played anywhere. May 21, 2013, 8:31 am

Adam Spencer to step down from 702 ABC Sydney breakfast show 1 hour, 12 minutes ago
Tasmania's Dark MOFO nude swim to go ahead after venue change May 21, 2013, 8:37 am
Tas politicians lend support to nude swim May 20, 2013, 8:26 pm
Actress Hackforth-Jones loved by all May 20, 2013, 6:06 pm

Finance

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Santos plugs outback oil leak 17 minutes ago
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11:20 am Qld rapist Fardon to apply for release
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11:10 am Jailed executive Matthew Joyce to fight Dubai sentence, freed Marcus Lee could face appeal
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11:08 am Gay marriage stance not politicking: Rudd
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