Mundine ready to take Kessler down
Posted on 18 May, 2006
Anthony Mundine says he is ready for a world title shot against unbeaten Dane Mikkel Kessler after comprehensively outpointing Danny Green at the Sydney Football Stadium last night.
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Break up Indigenous paedophile rings: Brough
Posted on 17 May, 2006
Indigenous Affairs Minister Mal Brough says he has evidence of a paedophilia ring operating in some remote Aboriginal communities, which could involve senior community members.
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Female officer details Navy abuse claims
Posted on 16 May, 2006
The Federal Opposition has called for a full judicial inquiry after yet more claims of bullying within the Defence Force
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Australia in grip of diabetes epidemic: study
Posted on 15 May, 2006
Researchers say Australia is suffering from a diabetes epidemic, with 100,000 new cases every year.
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Harvey milestone no extra motivation: Thomas
Posted on 12 May, 2006
St Kilda coach Grant Thomas says he will be disappointed if his side lifts its performance against Geelong at Docklands tonight simply because it is Robert Harvey's record 324th match for the club.
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Climate change blamed for mammoths' extinction
Posted on 11 May, 2006
Climate shifts were probably responsible for the extinction of the mammoth and other species more than 10,000 years ago, not over-hunting by humans, according to new research.
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Costello's tax, super plans win praise
Posted on 10 May, 2006
The Federal Government's superannuation and tax initiatives, which were unveiled in last night's Budget, have been widely welcomed.
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Russell, Webb walk from gold mine
Posted on 9 May, 2006
Miners Todd Russell and Brant Webb have reached the surface of the Beaconsfield Gold mine, 14 days after being trapped by a rock fall.
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Wood finally wins gold at Logies
Posted on 8 May, 2006
After 10 nominations, actor John Wood has finally won Australian television's highest honour - the Gold Logie.
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Libs would back Kennett's return: ex-deputy
Posted on 5 May, 2006
Former Victorian deputy Liberal leader Phil Honeywood says the majority of Liberal MPs would welcome former state premier Jeff Kennett back to politics.
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Saints ponder legal action over points decision
Posted on 4 May, 2006
The St Kilda Football Club has refused to rule out a legal challenge to the AFL Commission's decision to overturn the result of Sunday's controversial draw against Fremantle in Launceston.
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Interest rates to rise
Posted on 3 May, 2006
The Reserve Bank has raised interest rates for the first time since March 2005.
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Blast rocks Adelaide building
Posted on 2 May, 2006
There has been an explosion in Adelaide this morning and police say it is threatening to bring down a building.
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Rock slowing mine rescue
Posted on 1 May, 2006
Rescue workers are yet to reach two miners trapped underground in northern Tasmania.
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Child care becoming less affordable: report
Posted on 28 April, 2006
New research suggests the impact of the Federal Government's childcare benefit (CCB) has been eroded over the last few years because the cost of child care has risen faster than the average income.
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Rescue teams find one miner dead
Posted on 27 April, 2006
One of three miners missing in the Beaconsfield Gold mine in northern Tasmania has been found dead.
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Grave concerns held for trapped miners
Posted on 26 April, 2006
Three miners are missing, believed trapped, after an underground rock fall at the Beaconsfield gold mine in northern Tasmania.
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Soldier to be honoured at Anzac service
Posted on 24 April, 2006
The small Victorian township where Australian soldier Private Jacob Kovco grew up will honour him during tomorrow's Anzac Day ceremony.
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Debt-free Australia 'has wriggle room'
Posted on 21 April, 2006
A major business group says the elimination of the Federal Government's net debt leaves Australia in a strong position to deal with any future economic shocks.
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Court confirms Prodi's election win
Posted on 20 April, 2006
Italy's Supreme Court has confirmed Romano Prodi's narrow victory in last week's general election, dismissing accusations by Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of widespread voting irregularities.
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