Jury sides with Love in trial over tweet

A US jury has rejected a defamation case against Courtney Love over a Twitter post that suggested one of her lawyers had been "bought off" for not pursuing a lawsuit over her late husband's estate. The verdict came after roughly three hours of...

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Govt 'creating' welfare crisis: Labor

LABOR has accused the Abbott government of "manufacturing" a welfare crisis ahead of a planned crack down on young people claiming the disability pension. Under federal government plans to overhaul the welfare system, young people who are deemed...

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Hockey bracing for volatile times ahead

Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey as warned Australia may face volatile economic times. Source: AAP FEDERAL Treasurer Joe Hockey has warned of volatile economic times ahead, but says the trend is favouring a stronger global economy. The International...

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Hot summer dents Nufarm earnings

HOT, dry weather during December and January in key growing areas has resulted in lower sales and depressed margins for agricultural chemicals and seeds supplier Nufarm. Nufarm on Friday said it expects to meet its first half guidance for earnings...

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Whitehaven shares down on price prediction

Whitehaven Coal has lifted production and sales during the December quarter. Source: AAP SHARES in Whitehaven Coal have dropped by almost two per cent after the company said it expects metallurgical coal prices to fall in the first quarter...

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Jobs go as CCA shifts juice operations

Coca Cola Amatil says it will halt bottling and packaging operations at a South Australian facility. Source: AAP COCA-COLA Amatil (CCA) will cut 28 jobs as it shifts part of its juice production from regional South Australia to Adelaide....

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BHP flags higher returns for shareholders

BHP Billiton head Andrew Mackenzie has flagged higher dividends and a sharp boost to production despite falls in the company's key iron ore and petroleum divisions in the last quarter. Shares in the global resources giant fell by almost two per...

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Perth ready for biggest Aust Day fireworks

The country's biggest fireworks display will light up the sky in Perth on Australia Day. Source: AAP THE country's biggest fireworks display will light up the sky over the Swan River on Australia Day. More than 300,000 people are expected...

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PNG pressing ahead with Aussie visa ban

Papua New Guinea is pressing ahead with plans to ban visas on arrival for Australian visitors. Source: AAP PAPUA New Guinea is pressing ahead with plans to ban visas on arrival for Australian visitors. Media outlets in PNG are reporting...

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Emergency warning issued for NSW fire

Fire crews are bracing themselves as more than 80 fires continue to burn across NSW. Source: AAP PROPERTIES in northern NSW are under threat from a fire that has broken containment lines. An emergency warning has been issued for the Oxley...

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ATO working on deal for rich to come clean

The ATO is considering an amnesty for people to disclose income or assets previously hid offshore. Source: AAP THE Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is considering an amnesty for rich people to come clean on income or assets they previously...

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Foreigners could jump queue in Qld plan

IMMIGRANTS and refugees could have their visas fast-tracked if they agree to live in regional Queensland. The state could even up its intake under the proposal designed to alleviate pressure on the booming southeast. Townsville, Rockhampton and...

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Perth prison escapee caught in another car

A 27-YEAR-OLD prisoner who escaped from security officers while getting medical treatment at a Perth hospital, then stole two cars and shaved his hair, has been arrested. Bradley John McIntosh-Narrier had been taken to the Joondalup Health Campus...

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Drag racers jailed after horror Qld smash

TWO young Queensland men have been jailed over a high-speed street race that ended in a horror smash and left a third man fighting for life. The men, aged 22 and 20, were sentenced to three years' imprisonment, to be suspended after six months,...

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