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Smith slams 'insensitive' cadet hearing Defence Minister Stephen Smith has labelled as "insensitive or completely stupid" a Defence decision to hold a hearing today into the behaviour of a teenage cadet who has made sex claims against another cadet. Pyne blames 'spiteful' PM for rowdy Parliament Opposition frontbencher Christopher Pyne has blamed Prime Minister Julia Gillard for recent rowdy and angry behaviour in Federal Parliament. Air France bodies to be winched from Atlantic abyss A picture is starting to emerge of the dark and watery grave of those aboard an Air France plane that crashed into the ocean off Brazil two years ago. Boy king's treasures on show in Melbourne Visitors to Melbourne Museum's latest exhibition may well utter the same words archaeologist Howard Carter did when he first prised open Tutankhamun's tomb. Obese women more likely to miscarry: study Scientists in the UK are warning that rates of miscarriages, stillbirths and infant mortality are set to rise as more women become obese.
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Prime Minister, it's time to sack Kevin Rudd Julia Gillard should sack Kevin Rudd.  She should have done it around 10.30pm on Monday night when his breach of the Cabinet principle of collective responsibility was being digested by the Q&A audience. She hasn't and it's a lack of discipline that will just compound her legion opf other crippling problems. Goldstone's Israel epiphany comes too late Just 18 months after painting Israel with the bloody hues of mass murder Judge Goldstone has now changed his political palette. His report has served as Exhibit A in the political arsenal of Israel's enemies so he will have to excuse me if I'm less than impressed by his belated epiphany. 'Lacking in moral authority' - is that it, Paul? Australia's most vindictive political wordsmith surveyed the recent carnage, stepped in front of the cameras... and came out with a real fizzer. Mothers win no prizes for backing child pageants Never underestimate the emotional power of a mother over her little child, even if that mother is herself a victim. Not one paper less: the case for media diversity Traditional media still has a vital role to play and any decrease in it's diversity would be a blow for Australian news.
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WA suffers from two-speed economy Western Australia is generally regarded as the engine room of the Australian economy with its booming resources sector, but its manufacturing and retail sectors are struggling. Smith slams 'insensitive' cadet hearing Defence Minister Stephen Smith has labelled as "insensitive or completely stupid" a Defence decision to hold a hearing today into the behaviour of a teenage cadet who has made sex claims against another cadet. Bligh unveils extra $39m for disaster victims Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has announced an additional $39 million for people affected by the state's recent natural disasters.
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Gbagbo negotiates exit from power The United Nations envoy to Ivory Coast says the conflict in the country is over and incumbent president Laurent Gbagbo will leave. Obese women more likely to miscarry: study Scientists in the UK are warning that rates of miscarriages, stillbirths and infant mortality are set to rise as more women become obese. Radiation fears hit Japan's food exports More countries are restricting food imports from Japan as concerns about radioactive material leaking from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant spread.
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WA suffers from two-speed economy Western Australia is generally regarded as the engine room of the Australian economy with its booming resources sector, but its manufacturing and retail sectors are struggling. Rents on the rise as buyers dry up There are signs rents are starting to pick up again, with potential first home buyers choosing to lease homes rather than buy. Parking near airport to cost more People will have to pay nearly double for long-term parking at the Darwin Airport unless they are prepared to walk almost half a kilometre to the airport's main entrance.
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Bligh unveils extra $39m for disaster victims Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has announced an additional $39 million for people affected by the state's recent natural disasters. NT minister wants grassroots-style intervention The Northern Territory Minister for Indigenous Development says a more grassroots approach is needed with the federal intervention. WA grog restrictions 'better than NT ban' New research has found Western Australia's management of alcohol in the far north has been far more effective than that in the Northern Territory during the federal Intervention.
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Green sets sights on 'monster' Tarver Danny Green is expecting the toughest fight of his career after announcing he will defend his IBO cruiserweight world title against American Antonio Tarver. Madrid, Schalke romp through first legs Real Madrid and Schalke moved to the brink of the Champions League semi-finals after the Spanish side outplayed Tottenham 4-0 while former Real legend Raul scored as Schalke stunned holders Inter Milan 5-2 in the San Siro. Tiger talks up Masters chances Tiger Woods was gracious, smiling, on a few occasions monosyllabic and prickly, but above all positive as he discussed his bid for a fifth Masters title at Augusta National this week.
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GM cows producing human-like breast milk Scientists say milk produced by genetically modified cows that has the same properties as human breast milk could soon be available to Australian consumers. New shrimp species emerges after downpour A new species of shrimp has been discovered in a roadside waterhole in Queensland's west. SpaceX unveils world's most powerful rocket SpaceX has unveiled what its chief executive Elon Musk calls the world's most powerful rocket, the Falcon Heavy, which will have its first demonstration flight at the end of 2012.
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Mayor calls for end to transport of lead dust The mayor of Fremantle has called on the State Government to protect the safety of local residents by stopping a controversial mining company from transporting lead in dust form. Night shifts safe at fruit fly stations The night shifts at the Yamba and Ceduna quarantine roadblocks will remain in operation after the South Australian Government reversed an earlier decision to axe them. Smoke haze a Forestry 'mistake' The Resources Minister says Forestry Tasmania made a mistake when it allowed regeneration burns causing smoke to settle over Burnie.
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