Adoring NSW fans greet prince and princess

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary have visited the Australian Twins Registry in Sydney. Source: AAP CROWN Prince Frederik is accustomed to some titles, among them the most popular your royal highness. But he blushed as he responded...

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Iranian border guards killed in clashes

IRAN'S official news agency says armed men have killed 14 border guards in clashes near the frontier with Pakistan. IRNA said on Saturday that authorities were investigating to determine whether the attackers were drug smugglers or armed opposition...

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We will deliver NDIS: Abbott government

THE Abbott government insists it has no plans to either privatise or unwind the national disability insurance scheme. But it could allow the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to contract out some administrative functions to the private...

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Army live-fire drill starts Qld grass fire

AN army live-fire exercise sparked a Queensland grassfire on Monday, the Department of Defence says. Defence has already admitted that explosives training started the massive State Mine Fire in Lithgow, NSW, last week. That fire has since scorched...

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Police crack illegal tobacco syndicate

ONE of the biggest cigarette importation syndicates in Australia's history has been smashed by police after trying to smuggle $67 million worth of tobacco hidden in packaged food products into the country. More than 70 tonnes of tobacco, 80 million...

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Commissioner David Ipp to retire from ICAC

ICAC Commissioner David Ipp will step down as head of NSW's corruption watchdog next year. Source: AAP ICAC Commissioner David Ipp will step down as head of NSW's corruption watchdog next year. "In opposition I repeatedly expressed my concern...

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Origin says Abbott plan will cut emissions

ELECTRICITY and gas provider Origin Energy says it's confident the coalition government's direct action policies will cut carbon emissions. Prime Minister Tony Abbott's plans to repeal the carbon tax are likely to be opposed in the existing...

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Skype scandal cadets escape jail time

Two ADFA cadets at the centre of the so-called Skype sex scandal have avoided jail sentences. Source: AAP A SUPREME Court judge admits he gave "thorough and anxious" thought to jailing the two men at the centre of the Skype sex sandal at the...

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Facebook shows beheadings but bans boobs

BEHEADINGS yes, boobs no. That is essentially Facebook's new stance after confirming it will allow users to watch videos of people having their heads chopped off. But it won't allow bare female breasts. The internet is, weirdly, full of videos...

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Oil Search produces more but earns less

OIL Search lifted production during the September quarter but sold less oil and gas. Production in the three months to the end of September was up 10 per cent from the preceding quarter to 1.78 million barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe). That...

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I'll be tough on 457 visa cheats: Morrison

PEOPLE who abuse the 457 skilled migrant scheme will be treated in the same "tough" way that the government treats people smugglers. Immigration Minister Scott Morrison is warning those guilty of cheating the visa system to expect a firm response....

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SA Gov unveils $36 billion transport plan

SA premier Jay Weatherill has unveiled a 36-billion-dollar, 30-year integrated transport plan. Source: AAP THE South Australian government has unveiled a $36 billion, 30-year integrated transport plan for Adelaide and regional SA. The...

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Opera House celebrates 40 years

WHEN architect Jon Utzon designed the Sydney Opera House, his family didn't foresee how iconic it would become for Australia. Now, more than 40 years later his son Jan Utzon joined 16,000 people at its steps to celebrate its birthday on Sunday....

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Indian death toll from toxic liquor 42

ANOTHER 10 people have died in hospitals after drinking toxic bootleg liquor in northern India, raising the death toll to 42 in the past three days. District Magistrate Neena Sharma says another 40 people are being treated in hospitals in Uttar...

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