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National

Hogan may seek compensation - lawyer

Paul Hogan is likely to seek compensation for the millions of dollars he spent protecting his reputation after the crime watchdog dropped a five-year investigation into alleged tax evasion.
November 24, 2010, 7:03 am
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The new look anti-siphoning list

The new look anti-siphoning list
November 25, 2010, 4:35 pm
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Gillard closer to broadband deal

The Federal Government is one step from its plan for a National Broadband Network after backing down to demands from key independent Senator Nick Xenophon yesterday.
November 25, 2010, 2:15 am
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Stores feel squeeze from rate rise

Sales of the most conspicuous signs of conspicuous consumption - mobile phones and big screen TVs - are diving in a sign the Reserve Bank's surprise move on interest rates is hitting consumers.
November 24, 2010, 2:35 am
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Henry tips bonanza for WA

Money and workers will flood into WA from the rest of the country for years to come, Treasury boss Ken Henry has predicted.
November 23, 2010, 2:45 am

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Dozens of escaped detainees still on run

Almost 40 immigration detainees are still on the run after escaping from government facilities in the past 17 months.
November 23, 2010, 2:25 am
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Resources tax 'too complex for miners'

The Gillard Government's mining resource rent tax will increase complexity of tax matters for the nation's miners, Treasury boss Ken Henry has conceded.
November 22, 2010, 6:53 am
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Swan's money with 'bad' banks

Wayne Swan is ignoring his own advice to Australians angry with banks, to switch to credit unions and building societies.
November 22, 2010, 2:20 am
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Rescuers to drill hole at New Zealand coal mine

Anguished relatives of 29 workers missing after an explosion at New Zealand coal mine grew frustrated over delays in the rescue operation Sunday, as officials prepared to drill a small hole through hundreds of feet (meters) of rock to test for levels of deadly gasses.
November 21, 2010, 11:08 am
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Pope's comments add to debate on condoms

With his striking comment on condoms and AIDS, Pope Benedict XVI has started a new chapter in the complex church debate about morality and preventing the spread of HIV.
November 21, 2010, 9:59 am

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Minogues delighted at 'flash mob' tribute

Kylie and Dannii Minogue have thanked fans for their 'flash mob' dancing tribute in Australia.
November 21, 2010, 9:34 am
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Rudd pledges help for NZ mine rescue

Australia is sending a team of rescue experts to New Zealand to assist frantic efforts to save 29 trapped miners, Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd says.
November 20, 2010, 11:13 am
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Shot twin off critical list

US authorities are locating fingerprint records to identify which Australian twin died in the bizarre Colorado shooting range incident, as they wait to interview the surviving sister.
November 18, 2010, 9:25 am
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Global Airbus fleet needs 40 new engines

Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce says 40 Rolls Royce engines will need to be replaced in the worldwide A380 Airbus fleet, according to reports.
November 18, 2010, 8:54 am

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Same-sex marriage motion backed

UPDATE: Federal MPs will gauge the views of their electorates on same-sex marriage, after the Australian Greens succeeded in convincing Labor and three independents to back a motion in Parliament.
November 18, 2010, 7:32 am

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Opposition to block deal on cheap pills

Patients could be denied cheaper medicines because the Federal Opposition has promised to block a deal between the Government and drug makers slashing the price of some of the most heavily prescribed pills.
November 18, 2010, 5:57 am
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Gift cards a waste, says Choice

Consumer group Choice says shoppers buying gift vouchers are wasting their money.
November 18, 2010, 5:28 am
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School rating website to expose test cheats

Schools caught cheating in national literacy and numeracy tests will be named and shamed to counter concerns some teachers and principals tried to manipulate results for the Federal Government's My School comparison website.
November 18, 2010, 2:30 am
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Twins celebrate year apart

Trishna gleefully swings from her carers' arms chanting "one, two, three, woo" while Moira Kelly holds her twin Krishna, both pretty in pink and oblivious to how significant this day is.
November 17, 2010, 12:42 pm
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Gillard warned on TV sport

Julia Gillard is under increasing pressure not to hand broadcast rights for major sporting events to pay-TV after two key crossbenchers demanded the Government rule out backroom deals that might take big games off free-to-air television.
November 17, 2010, 5:48 am

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