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Woman survives six-storey car park plunge A woman is recovering in hospital after her car plunged from the sixth floor of a carpark in Melbourne's CBD this morning. Report shows 8 million workers lack job skills Australia's industry skills councils have issued a warning to the Federal Government that the numeracy and literacy skills of Australian workers are getting worse rather than better. Gaddafi in diplomatic offensive to end stalemate There are signs that Moamar Gaddafi's regime may be looking for a diplomatic way out of the bloody stalemate in Libya. Life in jail for man who murdered flatmate A man who killed his flatmate in a scene likened to an abattoir killing floor has been jailed for life. O'Farrell's overhaul begins in 100-day blitz New South Wales Premier Barry O'Farrell has revealed an overhaul of the state's planning laws is one of the State Government's first priorities.
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So much for parliament in Queensland There is something contemptuous and demeaning about what is happening to the institution of Parliament in Queensland. One year out from the scheduled election, a private citizen is presenting himself as the Leader of the Opposition. How many of the 34 LNP members of parliament felt the humiliation, indignity and powerlessness they demonstrated to the world this morning? Canberra, we have a problem In modern, economically rational Australia, Karl Marx's classic formula has required a slight adaptation: "From each, according to his disability; to each, according to his greed." This at least is the approach that Tony Abbott has already spelled out, and Julia Gillard has dropped numerous hints that a similar "tough love" policy will be included in a punishing budget next month. Meanwhile, NSW Labor are reversing the greek saying by first destroying the party and sending those left mad by appointing John Robertson. Libya: the WestÂ's responsibility to protect The the no-fly zone over Libya has illustrated the inability of Arab states to effectively deal with the dilemma that the UN-endorsed concept of responsibility to protect presents. How not to feed your baby An open letter to Pru Goward: why are you attacking Jackie O instead of doing your job? Tale of a smear foretold: The Nazi Greens Antony Loewenstein interviewed various Greens players involved in the recent NSW State election, including Greens candidate for Balmain Jamie Parker, who appears to have won his electorate. Apparently, Parker was surprised by the behaviour of the Jewish community. He had 'hoped progressive Jews he knew would condemn' the vicious attacks on him and the NSW Greens over their BDS campaign, but they didn't. He shouldn't have been. It was predictable.
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Three jailed over Tonga ferry sinking Four people have been sentenced in Tonga after being found guilty of manslaughter and other charges over the sinking of the Princess Ashika ferry. Gaddafi in diplomatic offensive to end stalemate There are signs that Moamar Gaddafi's regime may be looking for a diplomatic way out of the bloody stalemate in Libya. Genetic triggers help unravel Alzheimer's mystery Researchers investigating Alzheimer's disease say they have identified five new genetic triggers that could provide new avenues to identify who is most at risk of developing the disease.
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Three jailed over Tonga ferry sinking Four people have been sentenced in Tonga after being found guilty of manslaughter and other charges over the sinking of the Princess Ashika ferry. Gaddafi in diplomatic offensive to end stalemate There are signs that Moamar Gaddafi's regime may be looking for a diplomatic way out of the bloody stalemate in Libya. Genetic triggers help unravel Alzheimer's mystery Researchers investigating Alzheimer's disease say they have identified five new genetic triggers that could provide new avenues to identify who is most at risk of developing the disease.
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Carbon price crucial to mining prosperity: QRC The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) says current government policies are standing in the way of economic development in the state's north-west. Boom could lure skilled workforce away A new report shows WA could lose some of its fly-in-fly-out workers to a resources boom in Queensland. Fat safety bonuses for Gulf spill execs The company that owned the BP drilling platform at the centre of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill disaster has given its executives pay raises, bonuses and stock options after the company's "best year" for safety.
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Carbon price crucial to mining prosperity: QRC The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) says current government policies are standing in the way of economic development in the state's north-west. Gold Coast residents rally against water price slug Residents on Queensland's Gold Coast are continuing to protest against the city's rising water rates, with another public rally and more than 800 people signing a petition against the impost. Newman moves closer to premier push Former Brisbane Lord Mayor Campbell Newman will meet his Queensland election team today for the first time, after he won Liberal National Party (LNP) preselection for the state seat of Ashgrove.
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Captaincy hasn't sunk in yet: Clarke Michael Clarke admits he is still getting used to the thought of being captain as he leads the Australian cricket team on its limited overs tour to Bangladesh. Lewis conquers Tseng at Mission Hills Stacy Lewis conquered her nerves and held off defending champion and world number one Yani Tseng to win the LPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship in California. Heartbroken McMahon ponders future Heartbroken Australian netball captain Sharelle McMahon is still considering her playing future after confirming she will miss the world title defence in July.
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CSIRO boss backs carbon price The head of Australia's leading science body says a carbon price should be a key part of the nation's overall climate action. Rocks could be key to clean CSG water: researcher A central Queensland scientist says he has developed a water cleaning method that could help allay farmers' concerns about coal seam gas (CSG) exploration. Expert warns of reef climate change deadline A Queensland climate change scientist says the world has only another decade to reduce greenhouse gasses to save the Great Barrier Reef.
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Illegal campers targeted over Easter The Department of Environment and Conservation will target illegal campers on beaches north of Perth over Easter. CSIRO boss backs carbon price The head of Australia's leading science body says a carbon price should be a key part of the nation's overall climate action. Rocks could be key to clean CSG water: researcher A central Queensland scientist says he has developed a water cleaning method that could help allay farmers' concerns about coal seam gas (CSG) exploration.
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