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Beef import curbs to be lifted

Beef import restrictions brought in to curb the spread of mad cow disease will be lifted from March 2010, following an independent review.
October 21, 2009, 7:17 am
Man charged following Valla collision

A man has been charged following a head-on car crash in northern NSW which killed a man and left an eight-year-old girl in a critical condition.
October 21, 2009, 7:25 am
Woman robs house carrying baby: police

A woman has allegedly been caught breaking into a house on Sydney's upper north shore while carrying her 18-month-old baby.
October 21, 2009, 7:13 am
Anglican diocese backs marriage reform

The nation's largest Anglican diocese will adopt a more conservative investment strategy after incurring massive losses in the global financial crisis.
October 21, 2009, 6:52 am
Fruit juice 'may upset stomach in some'

Fruit juice is broadly good for your health but an Australian study has shown that for many people it can upset their stomach.
October 21, 2009, 12:06 am
Champs urge men to build their bones

Sports stars are urging men to bone up on their health to combat a rise in osteoporosis among Australia's male population.
October 21, 2009, 12:03 am
'More favouring fingerprinting for ID'

More Australians would be happy to offer their fingerprints to prove their identity as concerns over internet security rise, a Newspoll shows.
October 21, 2009, 12:03 am
Aussies suffering green fatigue: survey

Australians care about the planet, but they are suffering "green fatigue" after constantly hearing consumer warnings and well meaning advice, a survey shows.
October 21, 2009, 12:02 am
Govt slams Andrews' immigration stance

A former immigration minister who questioned the rationale for bringing more people to Australia is being hypocritical, the federal government says.
October 20, 2009, 10:24 pm
Three die on Victorian roads in 24 hours

Three people have died on Victorian roads in separate crashes in less than 24 hours, police say.
October 20, 2009, 9:10 pm
Leech leads police to armed robber

A blood-swollen leech found at a crime scene eight years ago has led police to an armed robber in an unusual twist of DNA technology, officials say.
October 20, 2009, 9:08 pm
Man charged with teen's murder

A 51-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a 14-year-old north Queensland girl in an incident where her mother was also killed.
October 20, 2009, 9:05 pm
Virgin Blue defends safety standards

Airline Virgin Blue has denied it cuts corners on safety as investigators examine a wheel on a Virgin aircraft that broke on touchdown in Melbourne.
October 20, 2009, 8:25 pm
Turnbull ramps up asylum-seeker rhetoric

Malcolm Turnbull is ratcheting up the rhetoric over asylum seekers even though poor opinion polls suggest the tough talk isn't finding traction among voters.
October 20, 2009, 8:15 pm
Carly's body covered in sand, court told

The body of Carly Ryan was covered in sand when it was found at a beach south of Adelaide, and her head and face were scored with cuts, a court has heard.
October 20, 2009, 8:06 pm
Turnbull turns to Howard in govt attack

Malcolm Turnbull has invoked a theme that helped John Howard win the 2001 election, telling parliament Australians should decide "who comes to this country".
October 20, 2009, 7:57 pm
Firefighters protect 100 homes in Qld

Firefighters have saved more than 100 homes in Rockhampton from raging bushfires, however authorities are warning nearby householders to remain vigilant.
October 20, 2009, 7:54 pm
Humpback stranded at WA beach

A juvenile humpback whale stranded on a West Australian beach is probably beyond help, wildlife authorities say.
October 20, 2009, 7:53 pm
Turnbull defends border protection views

Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull says wanting to stop asylum seekers reaching Australian shores by boat does not make him a racist.
October 20, 2009, 7:52 pm
Dutton to recontest seat of Dickson

Peter Dutton will recontest his Brisbane seat of Dickson - the electorate he declared unwinnable and had been prepared to dump for a safer option.
October 20, 2009, 7:42 pm