US court lifts ban on horse slaughter

A US appeals court has lifted a temporary ban on domestic horse slaughter. Source: AAP A US appeals court has lifted a temporary ban on domestic horse slaughter, clearing the way for companies in New Mexico, Missouri and Iowa to open while...

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Two hurt, shooter dead at US school

A US teenager who may have had a grudge against a teacher has opened fire at a Colorado high school. Source: AAP A TEENAGER who may have had a grudge against a teacher opened fire with a shotgun at a Colorado high school, wounding two students...

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Milat murder appeal angers victim's family

THE great-nephew of serial killer Ivan Milat wants his murder sentence halved, infuriating the family of the boy he slaughtered. Teenage axe murderers Matthew Milat and Cohen Klein are appealing the severity of the sentences handed down last year...

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Queensland Motorways to be auctioned

QUEENSLAND Motorways will be auctioned off by the Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC). Treasurer Tim Nicholls had said on Thursday there were no plans to sell QIC, but chief executive Damian Frawley announced on Friday they'd auction off the...

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Fares up and bus route changes for Sydney

Public transport fares will increase next year as the NSW government redesigns Sydney's bus system. Source: AAP SYDNEY commuters may have to travel further to reach their bus stops next year and pay more to climb aboard following a raft of...

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Aged care, child care workers left out

The Abbott government has withdrawn funds set aside by Labor to give aged care workers pay rises. Source: AAP THE government has consigned aged care workers to the same scrap heap as child carers, say Labor, the Australian Greens and the...

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Govt defends special visas facing axe

The federal government wants to remove a protection visa for refugees introduced by Labor last year. Source: AAP LABOR has warned the removal of a special visa created to protect people facing persecution could see some women subjected to honour...

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Vic ambos say pay dispute will drag on

Several hundred Victorian paramedics have rallied to demand a better pay deal from the government. Source: AAP VICTORIAN paramedics say they are in for the long haul in their bitter pay dispute with the government and will keep fighting until...

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Dexus lifts earnings guidance

DEXUS Property Group has upgraded its earnings guidance as a result of a buyback of securities and the net impact of Dexus's investment in the Commonwealth Property Office Fund (CPA). Dexus also says its office and industrial portfolios are...

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Qld public servants' pay rise unfair:union

THE Christmas gift Queensland public servants received from the premier is good but not that great, their union says. If fact, they'd like to exchange it for something better in the New Year. The Together Union says the 2.2 per cent pay rise...

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Jobless rate to stay just short of 6%

Jobs figures out on Thursday are expected to show a slight rise in the unemployment rate. Source: AAP JOBS growth is still sluggish and the unemployment rate is expected to remain a little under six per cent for the coming months. Official...

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Burn gone wrong causes WA bushfire

A BURN-OFF gone wrong has turned into a bushfire that is threatening homes in Dwellingup south of Perth. The out-of-control and unpredictable blaze has prompted a watch and act alert to be issued for people near Pinjarra Williams Road, in the...

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Labor about values, not revenge: Bowen

TONY Abbott and Bill Shorten are heading to South Africa for Nelson Mandela's memorial service while MPs prepare to battle for some key coalition legislation in the final sitting week of federal parliament. Shadow treasurer Chris Bowen says Labor's...

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Free transport urged for fire recovery

THE NSW government should provide free bus and train rides to and from the Blue Mountains these holidays to help businesses recover from the October bushfires, the state opposition says. The government needs to encourage visitors back with the...

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