PNG is 100% behind asylum deal: Rudd

PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd is certain he has 100 per cent support from the Papua New Guinea government for his tough new asylum seeker policy. Mr Rudd was queried about the deal after PNG Prime Minister Peter O'Neill told Fairfax Media he had...

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UN still feels impact of deadly Iraq blast

A MASSIVE Baghdad bombing a decade ago, termed "the 9/11 of the UN", killed 22 people and drove heightened security measures that ultimately limited interactions with ordinary Iraqis. On August 19, 2003, a suicide bomber detonated an explosives-rigged...

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Big name winners, losers, from ballot draw

THERE have been some high-profile winners, and losers, from the ballot paper draw for the federal election. The Australian Electoral Commission on Friday conducted the draw for the September 7 poll, with candidates listed higher up likely to benefit...

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Jade feels so lucky to have played Kylie

SAMANTHA Jade felt so lucky, lucky, lucky to have had the chance to portray Kylie Minogue in a TV miniseries. Jade, who shot to fame as the first female X Factor winner, will perform on the Network Seven show's Around the World episode in Indonesia...

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IAG airline group announces Airbus orders

International Airlines Group has announced firm orders and options for up to 220 Airbus aircraft. Source: AAP INTERNATIONAL Airlines Group (IAG), parent of British Airways and Iberia, has announced firm orders and options for up to 220 Airbus...

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Abbott out of touch on gay marriage: Wong

Tony Abbott's (pic) view on gay marriage shows he's out of touch, Labor Senator Penny Wong says. Source: AAP TONY Abbott's description of the push to legalise same-sex marriage as "fashion" shows he's out of touch with modern Australia, Labor...

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Aust shares close higher

THE Australian share market has hit a three month high, with investors buoyed by positive local earnings performances potential stimulus measures in Japan. Every sector of the market was higher, with the exception of utilities companies. The...

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Man charged over UK soldier death video

A UK man has been charged with terror offences for allegedly making videos about Lee Rigby's murder. Source: AAP A 22-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with terror offences for allegedly making videos about the murder of soldier Lee Rigby, including...

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Underperforming NSW teachers to face sack

PRINCIPALS will find it easier to call out bad teacher behaviour and act on it under a NSW government overhaul that will see underperforming teachers get the boot. From next semester, principals will be given new powers to deal with teachers who...

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Holden workers vote in favour of new EBA

5 things we want on new iPhone IT could be just 30 sleeps to the next iPhone is launched. To fill those sleepless nights, here are five "must-have" features to dream about. Teen choked on Next Top Model AUSTRALIA'S Next Top Model has been...

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JB Hi-Fi defies retail gloom

Electronics retailer JB Hi-Fi has lifted its net profit more than 11 per cent to $A116 million. Source: AAP B Hi-Fi has defied a difficult trading environment to lift sales and profit, and expects the trend to continue for the next 12 months....

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Rail crossing offences up in NSW

NSW drivers continue to risk their lives rather than spend a few minutes waiting at rail crossings, police say. Officers from the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command will join the Police Transport Command patrolling for drivers taking risks at...

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Facebook pages demanded in employment row

A woman sacked by Air NZ has been forced to hand over copies of her Facebook pages. Source: AAP AIR New Zealand has forced a sacked flight attendant to hand over copies of her Facebook pages and bank accounts to show what she was doing when...

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Riot at Greek migrant detention camp

Detainees have hurled stones at officers at the Amygdaleza detention camp outside Athens. Source: AAP POLICE have been dispatched to put down a riot at Greece's main migrant detention camp with detainees hurling stones at officers and setting...

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