Bad weather lashes NSW north coast
Posted on 21 August, 2007
Two pressure systems are causing bad weather conditions on the New South Wales north coast.
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PM in rallying call to 'aspirational nationalists'
Posted on 20 August, 2007
Prime Minister John Howard says he will use a major address today to outline his goals for a fifth term of government and justify Commonwealth intervention in state issues.
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Wall St up and down as Aust dollar slumps
Posted on 17 August, 2007
It has been another testing night on global financial markets.
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No end in sight for trading turmoil
Posted on 16 August, 2007
US markets have continued to unravel on another volatile day, as the country's Federal Reserve pumped another $US7 billion into the financial system to boost liquidity.
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Thousands of babies destined for poverty: report
Posted on 15 August, 2007
A new report says 37,000 babies will be born into Australia's most disadvantaged communities over the next 12 months and many will end up being raised in poverty.
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Thirsty cities 'will need new water sources'
Posted on 14 August, 2007
Every capital city except Hobart will be forced to find new sources of water, a new report says.
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RBA signals another rate rise
Posted on 13 August, 2007
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has given a clear signal that interest rates will rise even further on the back of higher inflation.
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Australian share market dives
Posted on 10 August, 2007
Stock prices have tumbled on the Australian share market after a slide on US and European exchanges overnight.
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Telstra unveils $3bn profit
Posted on 9 August, 2007
Australia's biggest phone company, Telstra, has grown profits but fallen short of market expectations.
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Interest rates jump to 6.5pc
Posted on 8 August, 2007
The Reserve Bank says it is raising interest rates by 0.25 per cent to 6.5 per cent, their highest level in 10 years.
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Labor maintains poll lead
Posted on 7 August, 2007
The latest Newspoll has again delivered the Federal Opposition an election-winning lead over the Government.
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Share market takes a dive
Posted on 6 August, 2007
The Australian share market has dropped 1.7 per cent amid continuing credit concerns in the United States.
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More than 20 missing as bridge rescue continues
Posted on 3 August, 2007
Rescuers pulled more bodies from the swirling brown waters of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis overnight in what authorities say will be a slow and dangerous recovery operation after the worst US bridge collapse in more than 20 years.
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Security wall to protect APEC leaders
Posted on 2 August, 2007
Security barriers will be installed in parts of central Sydney during the APEC leaders visit next month, to help police control protesters and protect businesses and VIPs.
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Keith Richards signs autobiography deal
Posted on 1 August, 2007
Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has signed a deal reportedly worth more than $US7 million ($8.2 million) to write his autobiography, a tome that will trace his trek from cherubic choirboy to rock 'n' roll survivor.
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Haneef 'victim of Australian conspiracy'
Posted on 31 July, 2007
Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef, who was detained in Australia on terrorism charges, says he is a victim of an "Australian conspiracy" but still wants his work visa back.
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Second-placed Evans vows "I'll be back"
Posted on 30 July, 2007
Cadel Evans claimed the highest-ever finish by an Australian in the Tour de France when he took second place behind yellow jersey winner Alberto Contador as the controversial race rolled home to Paris this morning (AEST).
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Aust market reopens amid Wall St slump
Posted on 27 July, 2007
The Australian share market has reopened after a wild night on Wall Street.
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Cycling boss queries delay on Rasmussen explusion
Posted on 26 July, 2007
International Cycling Union (UCI) president Pat McQuaid says he cannot understand why the Rabobank team delayed withdrawing race leader Michael Rasmussen from the Tour de France.
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MySpace deletes 29,000 sex offenders
Posted on 25 July, 2007
The operators of the social networking website MySpace say they have detected and deleted 29,000 profiles belonging to convicted sex offenders on its service.
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