Man charged over NSW south coast death

FURTHER charges could be laid against a man accused of assaulting another man who was found dead in a NSW south coast home a day after he was attacked. THE 41-year-old's body was on Thursday found in a Moruya unit and "officers were told the...

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Man bashed at Sydney motel

A man has serious head injuries after being assaulted at a motel west of Sydney. Source: AAP A MAN has serious head injuries after being assaulted at a NSW motel. POLICE found the 28-year-old man at a motel reception at Warwick Farm,...

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Stocks to watch at close on Friday

STOCKS to watch on the Australian stock exchange at the close on Friday: IAG - INSURANCE AUSTRALIA GROUP - down seven cents, or 1.2 per cent, at $5.81 WES - WESFARMERS - down 54 cents, or 1.3 per cent, at $41.25Insurance Australia Group's (IAG)...

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Two Qld cops in trouble with the law

A CENTRAL Queensland police officer has been suspended from duty on misconduct charges. THE 31-year-old constable will be required to appear in the Mackay Magistrates Court for a "misconduct in relation to public office" offence. Police have...

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House prices tipped to continue to rise

ONE of the country's largest property developers believes house prices will continue to rise for years to come, with the Sydney market set for a "golden decade". STOCKLAND chief executive Mark Steinert expects nationwide house prices to rise...

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JB Hi-Fi weathers the retail storm

Entertainment retail chain JB Hi-Fi expects its sales will be up by 5.3% for the year. Source: AAP JB Hi-Fi is proving more resilient to slumping consumer confidence than other retailers. THE electronics retailer remains on track to lift...

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Vic Nats upset by Liberal bid for Euroa

THE Liberals' decision to run against the Nationals in the Victorian seat of Euroa is "most unfortunate", state Nationals leader Peter Ryan says. THE Nationals asked the Liberal Party not to field a candidate in the new seat, created after a...

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Carbon policy pits Aus against US: Garnaut

AUSTRALIA is setting itself against the US and will become a drag on global climate change efforts with the repeal of the carbon tax, prominent economist Ross Garnaut says. THE former government adviser says China, Europe and the US are gearing...

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Kiwi gains against weak Aussie dollar

THE New Zealand dollar has climbed against its trans-Tasman counterpart after the Reserve Bank of Australia minutes for its last meeting showed an expectation of slower growth as the country's mining boom winds down. THE kiwi climbed as high...

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Shell to sell most of Woodside stake

Woodside, Australia's largest oil and gas company, has placed its shares in a trading halt. Source: AAP AUSTRALIA'S largest oil and gas company Woodside Petroleum will spend nearly $3 billion to get Royal Dutch Shell off its share register....

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Stocks to watch on Monday

STOCKS to watch on the Australian stock exchange at the close on Monday: DLS - DRILLSEARCH - down 4.5 cents, or 2.89 per cent, at $1.51 AQO - AMBASSADOR OIL AND GAS - up 0.5 cents, or 1.54 per cent, at 33 centsDrillsearch has sweetened its...

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Super Retail blames budget for sales dip

The owner of Rebel Sports and Supercheap Auto has blamed the federal budget for hurting sales. Source: AAP WIDESPREAD belt-tightening in the wake of the federal budget has claimed another retail scalp. SUPER Retail Group, which owns Supercheap...

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Afghan voters defy Taliban threat

Afghans have braved threats of violence and searing heat to vote in the presidential elections. Source: AAP THE United States praised millions of Afghan voters who defied Taliban threats and attacks to vote in a presidential run-off election...

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Nicole Kidman for top Shanghai honour

NICOLE Kidman is to be honoured with an outstanding contribution award at the Shanghai International Film Festival in China. HUGH Grant and John Woo will present the Australian actress with her latest accolade at the opening ceremony on Saturday,...

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