Royal stop at church, zoo on Easter Sunday

THE Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are set for a big day five of their royal tour that includes attending an Easter Sunday church service and a visit to Sydney's Taronga Zoo. The royal couple - and Prince George - are spending their final day in...

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Swag maker among guests at royal reception

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have arrived in Brisbane to another strong crowd reception. Source: AAP A GRAZIER, a swag maker and an Olympian are among the 224 Queenslanders invited to meet the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Barry Hughes,...

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Show stoppers for William and Kate

THE Duke of Cambridge picked up a tip for Halloween, the duchess shared one of Prince George's favourite meals, and they met a sheep with a special royal connection. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge got a taste of regional Australia on Friday...

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Royals highlight of Easter Show

Big crowds have greeted Prince William and Kate at Sydney's Royal Easter Show. Source: AAP THE Sydney Royal Easter Show could have been renamed the Cambridge Royal Easter Show on Good Friday. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made a two-hour...

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New car affordability at a 38 year high

NEW car sales should remain high in 2014 due to the strong Australian dollar and healthy competition between manufacturers. New car sales dropped by 0.3 per cent in March, seasonally adjusted, with 92,168 cars sold across the country, the Australian...

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NZ shares rise as Genesis debuts

NEW Zealand stocks have risen after shares in the partially privatised Genesis Energy soared as much as 18 per cent in its debut listing on the NZX. That buoyed other listed energy companies in the process. The NZX 50 Index rose 12.799 points,...

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Sydney sunshine and cheers for royals

THE Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have left behind dreary New Zealand for sunny Sydney, with Kate dressed to match. Prince William, Kate and baby George emerged onto the tarmac at Sydney Airport on Wednesday afternoon to be greeted by sunshine,...

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State budget will hurt WA households

HOUSEHOLDS will be slugged by the West Australian budget because the state government "maxed out" spending on big projects and increased public sector wages, the new treasurer warns. Mike Nahan, who replaced Troy Buswell as treasurer last month...

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Qld public servants 'linked to crime gang'

AT least one Queensland government employee is allegedly part of a drug syndicate accused of smuggling $18 million worth of cannabis across the state in recent months. Police allege the criminal network sourced cannabis from Victoria and distributed...

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Tech start-ups call for government support

ADVOCATES of Australia's tech start-up sector have called on governments to do more to support the fledging industry. A report from industry group StartupAUS warns Australia significantly lags behind other developed economies in investment in...

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Super should be an income, not a lump sum

THE federal government needs to encourage retirees to use their superannuation as an income stream rather than a lump sum withdrawal, industry experts say. the government runs the risk of being forced to further subsidise retirement income if...

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Kiwi holds gains ahead of Yellen speeches

THE New Zealand dollar has held its gains against the greenback amid speculation Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen may clarify the US central bank's view on starting interest rate hikes. The kiwi traded at 86.81 US cents at 5pm in Wellington,...

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Qld to spend $6m on state budget campaign

A MULTIMILLION dollar advertising blitz and online survey was launched by the Newman government on Sunday to step up the public debate over plans to sell some assets. The Newman government is spending $6 million on its "Strong Choices" campaign...

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Orangutan boardwalk opens at Perth Zoo

A boardwalk has been built at Perth Zoo's orangutan enclosure to bring people closer to the apes. Source: AAP ORANGUTANS nest high in trees, so it makes sense for Perth Zoo to build a two-metre high boardwalk around its orangutan exhibit...

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