Clean up after 'devastating' Vic tornado

Crews will work around the clock to clean up following a tornado that devastated Victoria's north. Source: AAP MORE than 20 homes and 100 caravans have been destroyed - and many more badly damaged - after a tornado ripped through towns along...

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Bangladesh storm kills 20

THE death toll from a tornado that ripped through 20 villages in eastern Bangladesh has climbed to 20 people, with another 200 hurt, a government official says. Initial reports said at least 10 people were killed and a newspaper put the toll...

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Gay marriage debate hits US Supreme Court

THE US Supreme Court will consider the divisive issue of legalising same-sex marriage, in a hotly anticipated hearing next week that could have historic consequences for American family life. Although gay couples are barred from marrying in 41...

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Many reasons Oz pays more for digital

Apple has blamed music labels and movie studios for the higher costs Australians pay for downloads. Source: AAP BIG music labels, steep freight costs and import taxes are being blamed for the higher prices Australians pay for everything from...

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SA department gets 51 misconduct claims

SOUTH Australia's education department handled more than 50 claims of serious misconduct by staff last year and is hiring two more investigators to process the claims. Education Minister Jennifer Rankine told state parliament on Thursday that...

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Abbott asks the PM: Can the govt govern?

Tony Abbott has called on Julia Gillard to explain whether her government is unable to govern. Source: AAP OPPOSITION Leader Tony Abbott has called on Prime Minister Julia Gillard to explain whether her government is deadlocked and unable...

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Richard Torbay referred to ICAC

The NSW Nationals have referred information surrounding Richard Torbay to the corruption watchdog. Source: AAP INFORMATION that led to Independent MP Richard Torbay's shock resignation from NSW parliament and dumping as a Nationals federal...

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Roy Hill on track despite funding concerns

Roy Hill Holdings chief Barry Fitzgerald remains confident the iron ore project is on track. Source: AAP THE boss of Gina Rinehart's Roy Hill mining project is confident it will begin shipping iron ore in 2015 despite ongoing challenges with...

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US backs Aust and NZ's Antarctic plans

HAILING the waters of Antarctica as a living laboratory, the United States has joined Australia and New Zealand in appealing for the creation of marine sanctuaries in the most remote and pristine part of the world. The United States and New Zealand...

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Breakthrough in Vic teachers pay dispute

THERE has been a major breakthrough in the long-running Victorian teachers' pay battle, with the government backing down on performance pay. The union says it is a sign the new Premier Denis Napthine is prepared to listen to teachers' concerns...

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NT govt to fund cash for containers scheme

THE Northern Territory government will fund a cash for containers scheme for eight weeks while it resolves legal issues. The anti-littering scheme designed by the former Labor government took effect on January 3, but beverage companies successfully...

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Euthanasia opponents 'a minority'

THE NSW Greens say people whose religious views are blocking voluntary euthanasia laws are making the lives of vulnerable people even more wretched and should butt out. "It's time they recognised they are in the minority and got out of the way,"...

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Perth welcomes Geldof for St Patrick's Day

Irish rocker Sir Bob Geldof has added star quality to the St Patrick's Day celebrations in Perth. Source: AAP SIR Bob Geldof added superstar quality to St Patrick's Day in Perth, supping a pint of the black stuff as he joined his countrymen...

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Police appeal for info on teen assault

POLICE have appealed for help in identifying a man who allegedly indecently assaulted a teenage boy at Arndell Park in Sydney's west. Police allege that at around 4pm on Saturday, the 14-year was standing outside a house when he was approached...

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