Saturday, May 25th, 2013

National

'Bear' joins Vic police force with a growl

A high-tech armoured rescue vehicle will be a new tool to help Victorian police tackle crime.
April 11, 2013, 8:58 pm
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NSW truckie arrested for dealing speed

Police have arrested a truckie who allegedly sold methylamphetamine to other drivers around NSW.
April 11, 2013, 7:54 pm

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Man killed then dumped in Sydney street

A body has been found dumped in a suburban Sydney street following what appears to be a targeted killing.
April 11, 2013, 7:37 pm

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Victorian found guilty of second murder

Convicted Victorian murderer Steven James Hunter has formally pleaded guilty to stabbing another young woman in chillingly similar circumstances.
April 11, 2013, 6:33 pm

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High-speed rail viable for economy: study

Politicians believe Australia's east coast needs a high-speed rail line but finding the cash to pay for it is expected to be a stumbling block.
April 11, 2013, 6:24 pm

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Thomas Kelly accused to remain behind bars

The man charged with the murder of teenager Thomas Kelly will remain in custody following a brief mention in a Sydney court.
April 11, 2013, 6:09 pm

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Five more Fromelles WWI dead identified

Five more Australian soldiers killed in the World War I Battle of Fromelles have been identified, taking the total now named to 124.
April 11, 2013, 5:50 pm

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NSW govt gives $200k to Salvos Red Shield

The NSW government has donated $200,000 to this year's Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal.
April 11, 2013, 5:45 pm

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New clues flow from slain nurses inquest

After days of harrowing evidence, a coroner will soon decide whether charges can be laid over the 1974 murders of two Sydney nurses in Queensland.
April 11, 2013, 5:28 pm

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Salvo abuse claims dealt with privately

The Salvation Army dealt with 500 child sex abuse complaints privately to avoid further distress to victims, a Victorian inquiry has been told.
April 11, 2013, 5:24 pm
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Threats of missiles, drones to stop boats

The federal opposition is calling for drones and an independent MP is pushing for missile-carrying patrol boats to protect Australia's borders.
April 11, 2013, 5:14 pm

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Aussie cars in global recall over airbags

A global recall of cars produced by four major Japanese manufacturers includes more than 10,000 sold in Australia.
April 11, 2013, 4:59 pm

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RBA letters show tussle over dividend

Letters between the central bank and Treasury show it wanted to keep all of its annual profits, rather than pay the federal government a dividend.
April 11, 2013, 4:52 pm
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AFP discriminated on basis of crim record

The Human Rights Commission has found the Australian Federal Police discriminated by rejecting a recruit's job application because of his criminal record.
April 11, 2013, 4:08 pm
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Anti-vaccination lobby causing danger: AMA

Head of the AMA Steve Hambleton says anti-vaccination groups should face some form of sanction for their dangerous misinformation.
April 11, 2013, 4:08 pm

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Man trapped under car dies in Sydney

An elderly man has died after being trapped under a car for 15 minutes in Sydney's west.
April 11, 2013, 3:44 pm

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Talks over Holden's future in Adelaide

South Australian Premier and Holden Mike Devereux are due to meet in Adelaide on Friday to discuss the car maker's future.
April 11, 2013, 3:44 pm

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Coalition NBN plan is backward: Oakeshott

Independent MP Rob Oakeshott has slammed the coalition's NBN plan, saying it represents "backward thinking".
April 11, 2013, 3:31 pm

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Jobs data sends warning on economy

Australian's labour market appears to be softening led by a fall in part-time work but the federal government claims the jobless rate is relatively low.
April 11, 2013, 3:25 pm
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Tassie schoolkids race US sprinter Johnson

Olympic gold medal sprinter Michael Johnson has played coach to a group of Tasmanian schoolkids via videolink as part of a sporting conference.
April 11, 2013, 2:54 pm

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