Exclusive Bretheren 'smuggling campaign cash' into Aus
Posted on 15 October, 2007
A former member of the Exclusive Brethren has revealed the secretive religious sect has been transferring large sums of money across the world to fund political campaigns in Australia and the US.
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Mixed response for PM's reconciliation bid
Posted on 12 October, 2007
Prime Minister John Howard's commitment to reconciliation has received a mixed response, with some questioning the timing of the proposal.
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Student opens fire at US high school
Posted on 11 October, 2007
A 14-year-old gunman has opened fire at a high school in Cleveland, Ohio, shooting at least five people, authorities said.
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Coalition pledges $2.4b for Pacific Hwy upgrade
Posted on 10 October, 2007
The Federal Government is announcing more money for roads today, with a promise of $2.4 billion to upgrade the Pacific Highway.
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India clinch eight run win over Australia
Posted on 9 October, 2007
India pulled off a tense eight-run win over Australia in the fourth one-day international in Chandigarh on Monday to narrow the visitors' lead to 2-1 in the seven-match series.
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More wild storms expected for SE Queensland
Posted on 8 October, 2007
Wild storms swept across south-east Queensland last night blacking out thousands of homes and causing damage in western Brisbane.
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Aussies 'could become fatter than Americans'
Posted on 5 October, 2007
Australians have been warned they could be fatter than Americans by 2020, as the Pedestrian Council urged them to take part in national Walk to Work Day today.
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Over 3,000 South African miners trapped
Posted on 4 October, 2007
Some 3,200 miners are reportedly trapped underground at a South African mine belonging to the world's fifth biggest gold producer, Harmony Gold Mining.
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Climate change as much a concern as terrorism: survey
Posted on 3 October, 2007
Another major survey has found that an overwhelming majority of Australians believe global warming is at least as serious a threat to the nation as terrorism.
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More NSW homes on fire alert
Posted on 2 October, 2007
Crews are patrolling five bushfires on the New South Wales North Coast and warning more homes may be threatened, after the blazes destroyed one house and several sheds yesterday.
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Labor widen lead in new poll
Posted on 1 October, 2007
Federal Labor has jumped ahead slightly in the latest opinion poll.
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Hospital rejects budget cut claims
Posted on 28 September, 2007
The New South Wales Health Department has rejected claims that the budget for Sydney's Royal North Shore Hospital was slashed because people in the affluent suburb can afford to use private hospitals.
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King earned his selection, say Cats
Posted on 27 September, 2007
Geelong officials say ruckman Steven King deserves his selection ahead of Mark Blake in the Cats squad for Saturday's AFL grand final at the MCG.
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Waiting woman 'miscarries in hospital toilet'
Posted on 26 September, 2007
Sydney's Royal North Shore Hospital has launched an investigation into claims a woman had a miscarriage while waiting for medical treatment last night.
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Bartel wins Brownlow Medal
Posted on 25 September, 2007
Geelong midfielder Jimmy Bartel has won the 2007 Brownlow Medal at Melbourne's Crown Casino on Monday night.
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Most murder victims drunk or on drugs: report
Posted on 24 September, 2007
A new study has found the majority of murder victims in Australia are under the influence of some kind of drug when they are killed.
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Former Senator Bob Collins dies
Posted on 21 September, 2007
Former Northern Territory senator and federal minister Bob Collins has died at the age of 61.
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Teen's school shocked by rock attack
Posted on 20 September, 2007
The principal of a year-12 student who is in a critical condition after a rock-throwing incident in northern Sydney says the school is shocked by the attack.
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US market strengthens after rates cut
Posted on 19 September, 2007
Stocks on Wall Street have soared after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a larger than expected margin.
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Britain and Saudis sign off on massive arms deal
Posted on 18 September, 2007
Saudi Arabia has confirmed it will now buy 72 Eurofighter Typhoon jets from Britain in what is the world's biggest single arms deal this decade.
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