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Sex life of politicians leaves little to desireSydney Morning Herald - - 29 minutes ago 'He wanted to kiss me' ... Michelle Chantelois and inset, Mike Rann. Photo: Channel Seven and Rob Homer WHEN a man used a rolled-up magazine to belt a state premier about the head at a public event, Australians rightly wanted to know why. Vital issue is truth, not sex Herald Sun Lies, damn lies and political spin Adelaidenow Macfarlane deals in a climate of fearThe Australian - - 31 minutes ago WHEN ill health forced Andrew Robb to stand down as opposition emissions trading spokesman, Malcolm Turnbull turned to Ian Macfarlane, in part because of the former Howard government minister's ability to connect with the conservative wing of the party ... Malcolm Turnbull faces down climate change sceptics Courier Mail Turnbull cuts a deal Sydney Morning Herald At least 21 dead in Philippines 'political massacre'AFP - 1 hour ago MANILA - At least 21 people among a group of local politicians and journalists were killed in the southern Philippines on Monday shortly after being abducted, the military said. PNP vows pursuit of cops in Maguindanao massacre Inquirer.net |
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Indonesian ferry captain rejects overcrowding claims
AFP - 3 hours ago
TANJUNG BALAI, Indonesia - The captain of an Indonesian ferry which sank killing 29 people rejected claims of overcrowding Monday and blamed a freak storm for the disaster, as officials launched an investigation.
Survivors say ferry overloaded ABC Online
Anger builds as China mine toll hits 104
ABC Online - - 28 minutes ago
Chinese officials have blamed poor management and inadequate safety measures for the coal mine blast which has so far claimed 104 lives.
China mine blast death toll rises guardian.co.uk
Management blamed in China mine blast that kills 104 CNN International
Hamas 'debating Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange deal'
BBC News - 23 minutes ago
Members of the Palestinian Islamist group, Hamas, are in Cairo to discuss a prisoner swap for the captured Israeli soldier, Gilad Shalit, reports say.
Dramatic disability reform announced
ABC Online - - 28 minutes ago
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has announced the Government's first step towards the establishment of a national disability insurance scheme.
PM calls for national disability reforms The Australian
Govt to probe no-fault insurance Sydney Morning Herald
Push to remove curbs on indigenous income
The Australian - - 31 minutes ago
INDIGENOUS people want the Rudd government to water down income management of Northern Territory indigenous welfare recipients by applying the measure selectively.
NT intervention Findings Sydney Morning Herald
Minister defends intervention consultations ABC Online
'Special team' to assess Oceanic Viking Sri Lankan asylum-seekers
The Australian - - 31 minutes ago
A TEAM of five Australian immigration officers has been assembled from posts around the region to process the claims of the 78 Sri Lankan asylum-seekers rescued by the Oceanic Viking, fuelling claims of a special deal.
Tale of pool brawl told to refugee advocate Sydney Morning Herald
Building products group James Hardie confident of a lift in profit
The Australian - - 6 minutes ago
US-FOCUSED building products group James Hardie Industries is confident of posting an annual profit gain of about 20 per cent after reporting a small increase in underlying earnings for the half-year to September 30.
Asbestos payout to resume next year Sydney Morning Herald
Hardie shares surge on favourable outlook Courier Mail
Harvey spin and miner shares lift bourse
The Australian - 6 minutes ago
BULLISH comments about Christmas sales by retailer Gerry Harvey and an investor push into Rio Tinto shares nudged the Australian sharemarket higher yesterday.
Jingle tills as Harvey Norman looks forward to a Merry Christmas Sydney Morning Herald
Australia Shares End Up 0.7% On Broad-Based Gains Wall Street Journal
Would Bing switch really dent Google?
guardian.co.uk - 1 hour ago
How much would Google be affected by news outlets removing their content and siding with Microsoft's Bing? The war of the search engines enters a new phase as Microsoft considers paying publishers to put their content on its search enging Bing ...
Microsoft, News Corp. In Early Talks On Web Deal Wall Street Journal
First drive: Toyota Prado
Sydney Morning Herald - - 14 hours ago
Few people will get close to experiencing the off-road potential of the seriously capable Toyota Prado, but its off-road prowess makes it capable in all situations.
2010 Toyota Prado Launched Motor Report
Toyota Australia Launches 4th Generation 2010 Prado TopNews New Zealand
East Antarctic ice sheet melting faster than expected
ABC Online - 2 hours ago
MARK COLVIN: A new study shows that the world's largest ice shelf has lost almost 60 billion tonnes of ice per year for the past three years.
More car sales, less emissions: work that one out
Brisbane Times - 4 hours ago
In a crucial week for the Rudd Government's climate change legislation, new data ironically shows passenger car sales in the past seven months have grown their fastest in nine years.
Carbon Emissions Report – Australia way behind CarAdvice (blog)
No Idol romance for 2002 Australian Idol winner Stan Walker
Herald Sun - 26 minutes ago
STAN Walker spent his first day as an Australian Idol winner discovering some of the obstacles associated with being a major leaguer on the publicity scene.
Christians worship their Idols Sydney Morning Herald
Britney welcomed by Brisbane Fans
Oneindia - 1 hour ago
Melbourne (ANI): Pop princess Britney Spears was given a huge welcome by Brisbane fans despite claims of her miming. Spears, 27, who had landed in a controversy involving her lip-synching while on tour, was cheered on by the crowd at Brisbane ...
Britney Spears Brisbane Concert Australia.TO
Sync me baby one more time Brisbane Times
Restless spirit found the music in Voss
The Australian - - 28 minutes ago
ALONG with Peter Sculthorpe and Nigel Butterley, Richard Meale first came to prominence in the mid-1960s as part of that Sydney-based triumvirate announcing a new modernist period in Australian music.
Celebrated composer embraced the world Sydney Morning Herald
Classical composer Meale dies ABC Online
Transition phase over, says Shane Warne
The Australian - - 24 minutes ago
With he and his superstar mates having left the stage for a year or two, it is time for the next generation to step up. Playing the lowly ranked West Indies in a three-Test series, beginning at Brisbane's Gabba on Thursday, is the ideal opportunity for ...
Legends hit for six in ratings Daily Telegraph
Warne wants results The Press Association
Johnson admit family problems led to Ashes meltdown
Sydney Morning Herald - 17 minutes ago
Mitchell Johnson with his girlfriend Jessica Bratich (right)...Johnson (left) admits tension with his mother over the relationship led to poor performance.
Mum was to blame: Mitchell Johnson Herald Sun
Mitchell Johnson reveals Ashes demons CricInfo.com
Vex, drugs and rocky road in Bird's appeal
Sydney Morning Herald - - 17 minutes ago
FOR the first time since her left eye was ripped open by broken glass 15 months ago, Greg Bird's girlfriend finally took the stand in a court of law yesterday, placed her hand on the Bible and swore by almighty God to tell the truth, the whole truth ...
Movember is for jerks
Sydney Morning Herald - 12 hours ago
I f you'd like to save your own life or that of your loved partner, read on. Although warning, warning, Achtung, the content contains adult themes, although no violence and no drug references this week.
Emergency staff relishing Movember Macarthur Chronicle Campbelltown
Movember: Keeping a stiff upper lip for charity Halifax Evening Courier
Gold Coast schools asbestos threat
Gold Coast Bulletin News - - 21 hours ago
THE extent of asbestos in Gold Coast schools has parents worried it will inhibit building opportunities at some schools. The concern comes after the State Government released, for the first time, a comprehensive online list detailing asbestos cases and ...
4000 asbestos sites, local schools Ipswich Queensland Times
Students and Teachers in Classroom across Sunshine Coast Being Exposed to ... TopNews New Zealand
IT could benefit Australian health system: business group
Xinhua - - 6 hours ago
CANBERRA, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) -- Improved information technology could significantly reduce the costs of the Australian health system, a business group said on Monday.
BCA calls for national e-health strategy Sydney Morning Herald
Researchers herald cancer test breakthrough
ABC Online - - 16 hours ago
The Children's Medical Research Institute has developed a new blood test which may assist in the early diagnosis of 15 per cent of all cancers.
Novel test may speed up war against cancer Thaindian.com
Test may speed up war on cancer Sydney Morning Herald
Senator Joe Lieberman blasts health insurance plan
The Australian - - 30 minutes ago
AN independent US senator whose vote is critical to the success of Barack Obama's planned overhaul of healthcare has launched a savage political attack on the government-funded insurance scheme the President is seeking.
Opposing Claims Cloud the Debate on an Overhaul New York Times
For GOP, Health Is Only One Battle on Road to '10 Elections Wall Street Journal
Nick Xenophon Church of Scientology parliamentary inquiry
Sydney Morning Herald - 29 minutes ago
Yesterday Stephen McBride, whose Scientologist brother committed suicide two years ago, travelled to Canberra to plead with the Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, to order an investigation of the church.
Rogue roo a fearful combatant in dam attack
The Age - 33 minutes ago
A ROGUE kangaroo put an Arthurs Creek man in hospital after he tried to stop it from drowning his dog in a farm dam. Chris Rickard, 49, sustained deep cuts to his abdomen and face after being attacked by the kangaroo as he tried to free his dog, ...
Roo tries to drown dog, attacks owner ABC Online
Kangaroo attacks farmer and his dog in Australia Monsters and Critics.com