Iran nuclear talks date set: official

World powers will meet Iranian representatives to discuss the disputed nuclear program in Istanbul. Source: AAP WORLD powers will meet Iranian top representatives to discuss the Islamic state's disputed nuclear program in Istanbul at the...

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Pole embedded in teenager's head

A metal pole has been embedded in a teenager's head during a row at a Sydney birthday party. Source: AAP A SYDNEY teenager is fighting for his life after a metal pole was embedded in his head during a birthday party brawl. Police and...

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Aust shares close lower

THE Australian share market closed lower amid profit taking on Friday and mixed messages about economic data out of Asia. At the close on Friday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was 13.5 points, or 0.28 per cent lower at 4,709.5, while the...

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$A higher os positive Europe sentiment

THE Australian dollar hit a four-month high, rallying on positive comments from the European Central Bank on Thursday night. At 1700 AEDT on Friday, the currency was trading at 105.82 US cents, up from 105.49 US cents on Thursday. On Friday...

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Greens wrong on Whitehaven hoax: Joyce

LIBERAL National Party Senator Barnaby Joyce has slammed the Greens' endorsement of the Whitehaven Coal hoax and criticised the prime minister for staying silent on the issue. Senator Joyce says it was wrong for Greens Leader Christine Milne...

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Man refused bail over Sydney stabbing

A MAN accused of stabbing another man 11 times in Sydney's west has been refused bail, with a court hearing that CCTV footage showed him chasing his alleged victim. Nasher Kahwaji, 27, has been charged with causing wounding and grievous bodily...

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Experts slam Truss' CO2 emissions claims

ENVIRONMENTAL experts have shot down acting Opposition Leader Warren Truss' claim current bushfires are emitting more carbon dioxide than coal-fired power stations. "Indeed I guess there'll be more CO2 emissions from these fires than there will...

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Christchurch homes asbestos a 'landmine'

PLASTERBOARD will be used to encase potentially deadly asbestos in more than 4000 earthquake-damaged Christchurch homes due for repair. Canterbury District Health Board medical officer of health Alistair Humphrey says the Earthquake Commission...

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Call for compromise in health blame game

VICTORIA'S nursing union has called for a compromise in a federal-state dispute over hospital funding, as jobs and many beds are set to be cut. Victoria's Health Minister David Davis says the loss of $107 million this year in commonwealth funding...

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Constitutional fight looms over Chavez

A CONSTITUTIONAL fight over ailing President Hugo Chavez's status intensified with the government planning a massive show of support in the streets on the day he is supposed to be sworn in to a new term. Information Minister Ernesto Villegas said...

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Peter Slipper to face charges

Former speaker Peter Slipper has been summonsed to face three charges in a Canberra court. Source: AAP FORMER speaker Peter Slipper will face three charges in court after being summonsed by police who investigated allegations of travel fraud....

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Barnett declines two more election debates

WEST Australian Premier Colin Barnett has knocked back a challenge from Opposition leader Mark McGowan for three televised debates in the lead up to the state election in March. Mr McGowan wanted one debate managed by the media, one in a regional...

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Search for bodies begins in Tas fires

Bushfires in southern Tasmania may have claimed a number of lives, police say. Source: AAP AUTHORITIES will begin searching for bodies amid fears lives may have been lost in bushfires that have ravaged southern Tasmania. More than 100 buildings...

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Woman in hospital after hit-and-run

Police are asking the public for help after a woman was struck by a car in a hit-and-run in Sydney. Source: AAP POLICE are asking the public for help after a woman was struck by a car in a hit-and-run in Sydney's east. Police say a man,...

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