World Cup stunned by death of Pakistan coach Woolmer
Posted on 19 March, 2007
Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer died in hospital in Kingston, Jamaica this morning after being found unconscious on the floor of his World Cup hotel room.
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Rudd vows to bar Brigitte from Australia
Posted on 16 March, 2007
Federal Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd says a Labor government would not allow Willie Brigitte back into Australia after he was last night sentenced to nine years in jail for planning terrorism attacks here.
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Elderly man sticks himself to roof
Posted on 15 March, 2007
Police say a 91-year-old man sparked a rescue operation when he slipped mending his roof and got stuck in tar.
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Top US general regrets labelling homosexuality immoral
Posted on 14 March, 2007
America's top general has expressed regret about calling homosexuality immoral, after his remarks attracted fierce criticism from gay and lesbian groups.
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Petrol prices affecting business profits: survey
Posted on 13 March, 2007
A survey of Australian businesses has revealed that inflationary pressures remain high, with prices expected to increase this year.
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WA braces for second cyclone
Posted on 12 March, 2007
Western Australia's Pilbara is bracing itself for the arrival of another tropical cyclone at noon today AWDT although emergency authorities no longer expect it to cause much damage.
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One feared dead in WA cyclone
Posted on 9 March, 2007
Emergency services in Western Australia are investigating reports of multiple injuries and a possible death at a mine site south of Port Hedland that was hit by tropical cyclone George overnight.
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Eight teens charged over DVD showing alleged sexual assault
Posted on 8 March, 2007
Eight Victorian teenagers have been charged over the making of a DVD, which was posted on the Internet last year.
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Thousands homeless after earthquakes rock Sumatra
Posted on 7 March, 2007
Thousands of people in Indonesia have spent the night outside after two powerful earthquakes struck the island of Sumatra, killing at least 80 people.
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Labor support the highest in 11 years: poll
Posted on 6 March, 2007
A new poll taken amid the fall-out over politicians' connections with former Western Australian premier turned lobbyist Brian Burke shows support for Labor is at its highest level in 11 years.
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Hicks's lawyer faces removal from case
Posted on 5 March, 2007
The defence lawyer for Guantanamo Bay detainee David Hicks says he may be removed from the case - a move that would delay proceedings again.
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Howard Govt must challenge Hicks charge: Mori
Posted on 2 March, 2007
The US lawyer for Guantanamo Bay detainee David Hicks, says the Federal Government must challenge the American military over the terrorism charges laid against the South Australian.
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Landcare unveils carbon trading market to help farmers
Posted on 1 March, 2007
Farmers are getting the jump on the Federal Government in the fight against greenhouse gas emissions by introducing their own carbon trading market.
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Rocker Billy Thorpe dies of heart attack
Posted on 28 February, 2007
One of Australia's best-known rock musicians, Billy Thorpe, has died at the age of 60.
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Economists warn of petrol price rise
Posted on 27 February, 2007
Economist warn the average household can expect to pay about $7 more each month for petrol in the coming weeks.
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Govt questions McKew's suitability as MP
Posted on 26 February, 2007
The Federal Government is trying to cast doubt on the suitability of Labor's high-profile recruit, Maxine McKew.
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PM, Turnbull urge Vic to adopt water plan
Posted on 23 February, 2007
Prime Minister John Howard says he is still hoping Victoria will agree to the Commonwealth's $10 billion plan for the Murray-Darling Basin system at today's meeting of state and federal leaders.
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El Nino declared over
Posted on 22 February, 2007
The Bureau of Meteorology has declared the drought-causing El Nino weather phenomenon has passed after influencing Australia's climate for more than a year.
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ACOSS says rent assistance not the answer
Posted on 21 February, 2007
The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) says the Federal Government should address Australia's public housing shortage, rather than offer tenants money to help pay their rents.
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Turnbull to pull plug on light bulbs
Posted on 20 February, 2007
Federal Environment Minister Malcolm Turnbull is announcing today that conventional, incandescent light bulbs are to be phased out over the next three years and replaced with energy-saving globes.
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