Power cut to Vic desal plant

Victoria's controversial desalination plant has been relying on generator power for several weeks. Source: AAP VICTORIA'S controversial desalination plant has been relying on generator power for several weeks, with electricity shut off due...

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Cruise ship returns with sick toll at 700

A cruise ship on which nearly 700 passengers and crew fell ill has arrived home in the US. Source: AAP A CRUISE ship on which nearly 700 passengers and crew fell ill has arrived at its home port in the US after a Caribbean voyage was cut...

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Treasury Wines tank on share market

Treasury Wine Estates has issued a profit warning in the wake of weaker than expected sales. Source: AAP TREASURY Wine Estates has been hammered on the stock market, with its shares falling by 20 per cent after it issued a profit downgrade...

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MP says give 'measly' $25m to SPC

Federal cabinet will discuss a proposal to co-invest in SPC Ardmona's fruit processing operations. Source: AAP PRIME Minister Tony Abbott has used the rejection of taxpayer support for fruit processor SPC Ardmona to set an important "marker"...

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Police given bus CCTV after woman pinned

A woman has died in hospital after being pinned under a bus for two hours in Sydney's CBD. Source: AAP AFTER the death of two pedestrians on the same day in Sydney, police are urging the public to be more careful crossing roads. A 51-year-old...

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Power cut to Vic desal plant

Victoria's controversial desalination plant has been relying on generator power for several weeks. Source: AAP VICTORIA'S controversial desalination plant has been relying on generator power for several weeks, with electricity shut off due...

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Cruise ship returns with sick toll at 700

A cruise ship on which nearly 700 passengers and crew fell ill has arrived home in the US. Source: AAP A CRUISE ship on which nearly 700 passengers and crew fell ill has arrived at its home port in the US after a Caribbean voyage was cut...

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Treasury Wines tank on share market

Treasury Wine Estates has issued a profit warning in the wake of weaker than expected sales. Source: AAP TREASURY Wine Estates has been hammered on the stock market, with its shares falling by 20 per cent after it issued a profit downgrade...

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MP says give 'measly' $25m to SPC

Federal cabinet will discuss a proposal to co-invest in SPC Ardmona's fruit processing operations. Source: AAP PRIME Minister Tony Abbott has used the rejection of taxpayer support for fruit processor SPC Ardmona to set an important "marker"...

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Police given bus CCTV after woman pinned

A woman has died in hospital after being pinned under a bus for two hours in Sydney's CBD. Source: AAP AFTER the death of two pedestrians on the same day in Sydney, police are urging the public to be more careful crossing roads. A 51-year-old...

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Economy to remain 'bright spot': Sinodinos

Assistant Treasurer Arthur Sinodinos hopes Australia will remain a "bright spot" among economies. Source: AAP AUSTRALIAN economic growth appears to be entrenched in a sub-trend pace, with employers still hesitant about taking on new staff....

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No first-class for DFAT staff

Public servants including Australia's senior diplomats have been told to refuse flight upgrades. Source: AAP PUBLIC servants including Australia's senior diplomats have been instructed not to accept first-class flight upgrades in line with...

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Solar industry sees gloom if RET scrapped

The solar industry foresees massive job losses if the government scraps the renewable energy target. Source: AAP THE solar panel industry is warning thousands of jobs and businesses could be at risk if the Abbott government scraps the renewable...

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PNG PM visits Bougainville

PNG Prime Minister Peter O'Neill has apologised to the people of Bougainville for the civil war. Source: AAP PAPUA New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O'Neill has apologised to the people of Bougainville for the civil war that left thousands dead....

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Unions seek upper hand over crime claims

Ex-PM John Howard says Labor needs to get behind plans to re-establish a building industry watchdog. Source: AAP TREASURER Joe Hockey believes corruption whistleblowers from the construction industry need a forum to be heard but does not think...

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Google adds prescription frames to Glass

Google is adding prescription frames and new styles to its computerised, internet-connected Glass. Source: AAP GOOGLE Glass is getting glasses. Google is adding prescription frames and new styles of detachable sunglasses to its computerised,...

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India lifts ban on Airbus super-jumbos

INDIA has lifted its ban on Airbus super-jumbo planes, allowing the world's largest passenger jet into New Delhi, Mumbai and two other cities equipped to handle the aircraft. Despite ever-growing passenger numbers, India restricted Airbus A380...

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Raccoon digs out of UK zoo enclosure

KEEPERS are searching for a missing raccoon that escaped from a British zoo. Female raccoon Missy excavated a large hole in her cage to leave Tropiquaria in Washford, Somerset. The ground had softened thanks to flooding - allowing the 18-month-old...

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Joel begins Madison Sq Garden residency

Billy Joel says he will perform at Madison Square Garden every month for as long as people demand. Source: AAP BILLY Joel has begun his residency at Madison Square Garden with an energetic show that covers a wide swath of his musical catalogue....

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SES warning for damaging winds in SA

SA swelters as firefighters continue to fight blazes and schools close ahead of strong wind changes. Source: AAP FIREFIGHTERS dealt with fresh as well as long-burning blazes across sweltering South Australia ahead of strong wind changes due...

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ANU investigates Sri Lanka rape reports

A YOUNG Australian woman is believed to have been raped during a trip to a coastal town in southern Sri Lanka. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) did not give details of the incident but says it is in contact with a young woman...

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Bahrain 'man dead after police shooting'

Bahrain's main Shi'ite opposition bloc says a young man has died after being shot by authorities. Source: AAP BAHRAIN'S main Shi'ite opposition bloc says a young man has died after being shot by authorities earlier this month. The al-Wefaq...

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Political unrest unsettles Aus sharemarket

The sharemarket is in for a volatile week after turbulence in emerging markets spooked investors. Source: AAP THE Australian sharemarket is in for a volatile week after turbulence in emerging markets spooked investors on Friday. At the...

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US officials probe illness on cruise ship

At least 300 passengers aboard Royal Caribbean International's Explorer have reported getting sick. Source: AAP US health officials have boarded a cruise ship docked in the US Virgin Islands to investigate an illness outbreak that has stricken...

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Gay won't pay back insider trading money

Former Gunns chairman John Gay will not be forced to pay back proceeds of his insider trading. Source: AAP FORMER Gunns chairman John Gay will not be forced to pay back an estimated $800,000 he made from insider trading. The Australian...

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Indon navy ramp up good: Morrison

Scott Morrison says Indonesia's beefed-up navy presence will help stop maritime asylum seekers. Source: AAP INDONESIA'S beefing up of its naval maritime patrols will help stop asylum seekers making the journey to Australia by boat, Immigration...

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Goodes represents decency: Abbott

Tony Abbott believes Australian of the Year Adam Goodes (pic) stands for decency in national life. Source: AAP TONY Abbott thinks Adam Goodes is an excellent choice of Australian of the Year as he believes the indigenous footballer stands for...

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Abbott on indigenous recognition crusade

Tony Abbott wants to start a "national crusade" to recognise indigenous people in the constitution. Source: AAP PRIME Minister Tony Abbott is determined that recognising indigenous people in Australia's constitution is a "national crusade"...

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Vic woman dies in festival accident

A MELBOURNE woman has been killed in a tent while camping at a concert held on a farm in Victoria's north. Paramedics were called to the property near Rochester, 180 kilometres north of Melbourne, about 9am (AEDT) on Sunday but the 35-year-old...

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Bryce moved by final Aust Day as GG

Governor-General Quentin Bryce took part in her last Australia Day before relinquishing her role. Source: AAP WITH the announcement of her replacement pending, Quentin Bryce spoke of how moving it is to unite Australians with shared values...

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