Missing diggers found after 44 years
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The remains of two Australian servicemen missing since 1966 in Indonesia have been found.
Police discriminating against Africans: report
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A survey of African residents in Melbourne has prompted allegations of racism against police.
Rogue star to hit the solar system
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There is a high probability our solar system will experience a close encounter with a nearby star, according to a new study.
Opposition rejects climate plan study
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The Federal Opposition has rejected a new study which says the Coalition's climate plan will not cut emissions by as much as it claims.
Jockey suing for race fall
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A former champion Tasmanian jockey is suing another rider for nearly $1 million for injuries he received at a Hobart race meeting.
Masterpieces threaten Obama visit
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The popularity of the Masterpieces from Paris exhibition means politicians flooding to Canberra for Barack Obama's visit can't get a room, for love nor Monet.
Sydney Sheikh optimistic about deportation appeal
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The Sydney Shia Muslim cleric facing deportation says he is optimistic he will be allowed to stay in Australia.
Jackson in $273m recording deal: report
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Sony has reached a deal with Michael Jackson's estate that could be worth as much as $US250 million ($273 million), the Wall Street Journal reports.
92yo murder accused should be in hospital, court told
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An elderly woman who is accused of killing her 98-year-old husband in Sydney is likely to be freed on bail by the weekend.
Australia earmarks $11m aid for Africa
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The Australian Government is giving $11 million in food aid and assistance for displaced people in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Kenya.
Bananas help fight against HIV
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Scientists say a plant protein found in bananas could be a powerful weapon in the fight against HIV.
Barrister sues over book claims
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Melbourne barrister Dyson Hore-Lacey has told a defamation trial it is aggravating that author Phil Cleary has not apologised over claims made in his book.
Two dead, two injured in windmill accident
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Two people have been electrocuted in an accident involving powerlines in western Victoria. Two others are being flown to hospital for treatment for burns.
Gaga health scare reports rubbished
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Reports that pop phenomenon Lady Gaga may have collapsed on stage during a gig in New Zealand at the weekend have been rubbished.
Liberal MP rejects corruption claims
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Queensland federal Liberal MP Michael Johnson says he utterly rejects any allegations of personal fraud and corruption against him.
Disaster declared in cyclone-hit Fiji
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A state of disaster has been declared for parts of the north-east of Fiji in the wake of Cyclone Tomas.
Rudd poll drop stokes talk of Gillard
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A drop in Kevin Rudd's approval rating in the latest opinion poll has prompted commentary on the future Labor leadership.
Joyce breaks ranks on parental leave
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Opposition finance spokesman Barnaby Joyce says his leader's paid parental leave scheme will push up the prices of basic foodstuffs.
Sea Shepherd targets tuna fishing
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The Sea Shepherd conservation group's ship the Steve Irwin has left Hobart with the goal of protecting bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean Sea.
Habib wins damages from newspaper
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An appeal court has ruled that the former Guantanamo Bay detainee should get damages from the Daily Telegraph.
Rate rises on the way
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The Reserve Bank's minutes show more rate rises are on the way if Australia's economic data remains strong.
Book store defends 'control a woman' toy
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Melbourne woman Katie Robertson has complained to Borders book store after finding they were selling a 'control a woman' toy remote, which has buttons including, remove clothes, cook and clean.
Research finds PR spinning most newspaper stories
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Researchers have found more than half of newspaper stories surveyed over five days were driven by the public relations industry.
Pelicans a sign of hope for Murray lower lakes
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Locals see hope in the return of pelicans to parts of the Murray's drought-affected lower lakes.
Firemen in court over indecent assault charges
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A group of firefighters have appeared in court, accused of indecently assaulting a colleague at a Sydney fire station more than 20 years ago.
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