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Fallen honoured at Anzac Cove, Western Front Dawn has broken over Anzac Cove in Turkey where thousands have gathered to mark the 96th anniversary of Australian and New Zealand troops landing at Gallipoli. WikiLeaks reveals Hicks, Habib Gitmo files Whistleblower website WikiLeaks has released hundreds of secret files on Guantanamo Bay detainees, including those of Australians David Hicks and Mamdouh Habib. Christian leader uses Anzacs to hit gays, Muslims A former Special Air Services commander turned conservative Christian commentator has used Anzac Day to attack homosexuals and Muslims. Thousands take part in Anzac Day marches Tens of thousands of people have attended Anzac Day marches around the country to commemorate the 96th anniversary of Australian and New Zealand troops landing on the beach at Gallipoli in World War I. Veterans remember Hellfire Pass ordeal Four Australian veterans have made an emotional journey back to the infamous Hellfire Pass on the Thai-Burma railway.
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The cost of victory makes war futile Late April is a sombre time in Australia as on Anzac Day we rightly remember and honour the heroism and dedication of those whose lives were lost, and celebrate those who have survived the wars fought by our nation. But as we welcome home the warriors and support returned service-men and women, as we mourn the dead, and as we retell the acts of valour that occurred during battle, it is perhaps apposite that we also reflect upon the costs incurred in fighting the wars, even when victory was achieved. Is it right to raise a glass to the Anzacs? A 'quiet one' with friends in memory of the fallen seems appropriate but I find it difficult to reconcile a large beer company leveraging the Anzac Spirit for commercial advantage. Aussie, Christian or universal values? Those values we celebrate on Anzac Day are exactly the same values the Turkish, Japanese, Vietnamese, Iraqi and Afghan people reflect on when they remember their soldiers who fought against us. First quarter match report Easter is bit like quarter time in a big game, both sides are giving us glimpses of their respective strengths and weaknesses while individual performances are coming under the microscope. World Malaria Day: time to reaffirm our commitment It's unlikely the significant global health event - World Malaria Day - will even make benign dinner table conversation. But it should.
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Australian meth smuggler jailed in Bali An Australian man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for attempting to import 1.7 kilograms of methamphetamines into Bali. 500 Taliban prisoners tunnel out of prison Nearly 500 Taliban prisoners have escaped from Kandahar prison in southern Afghanistan through a tunnel hundreds of metres long, Afghan officials say. Christian leader uses Anzacs to hit gays, Muslims A former Special Air Services commander turned conservative Christian commentator has used Anzac Day to attack homosexuals and Muslims.
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Australian meth smuggler jailed in Bali An Australian man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for attempting to import 1.7 kilograms of methamphetamines into Bali. 500 Taliban prisoners tunnel out of prison Nearly 500 Taliban prisoners have escaped from Kandahar prison in southern Afghanistan through a tunnel hundreds of metres long, Afghan officials say. WikiLeaks reveals Hicks, Habib Gitmo files Whistleblower website WikiLeaks has released hundreds of secret files on Guantanamo Bay detainees, including those of Australians David Hicks and Mamdouh Habib.
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'Father of the CD' dies Former Sony president Norio Ohga, who helped transform the music industry with the development of the compact disc format, has died at the age of 81, the company said. Vodafone apologises after latest outage Telecommunications company Vodafone has apologised for a nationwide network problem which left some customers unable to make phone calls or send text messages. Xenophon slams 'ludicrous' pokie leaks South Australian independent Senator Nick Xenophon has rejected claims that it will cost more than $2 billion for clubs to replace poker machines under the Government's proposed overhaul of the industry.
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Villawood rioters held in maximum security jail Asylum seekers involved in last week's riot at the Villawood detention centre are being held without charge in a Sydney maximum security jail. Support for republic ebbing away: poll A new poll shows support for an Australian republic is slowly declining. $400,000 expansion for Darwin morgue The Darwin morgue will be expanded at a cost of $400,000.
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Dorsey delays Breakers' title charge Ron Dorsey hit two clutch three-pointers to keep Cairns' hopes of a maiden NBL championship alive with an 85-81 win in double-overtime in game two against New Zealand at the Snakepit on Sunday. Tendulkar gets win as birthday gift Mumbai Indians gifted birthday boy and skipper Sachin Tendulkar a 37-run victory in an Indian Premier League match against Deccan Chargers overnight. Sharks' Smith fined for pub incident Cronulla half-back Tim Smith has been fined by police for remaining in the vicinity of a licensed premises after being refused entry.
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Shot congresswoman to attend shuttle blast-off Doctors for US congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords say they will allow her to attend her husband's space shuttle launch later this week. Sex in space? No way, says Russia Russian or Soviet cosmonauts never had sex in space in the 50 years of human exploration of the cosmos. iPhone or iTrack: Apple under scrutiny British security researchers say the popular iPhones and iPads made by Apple are tracking the movements of their users and keeping a record of everywhere they have been.
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Bacteria scare closes popular Darwin beaches Tests have found dangerous levels of harmful bacteria in the water at two popular Darwin beaches, causing their closure as tourists and locals flock to the recreation area of East Point. Third time unlucky for flood-hit Theodore Some properties in the central Queensland town of Theodore have been flooded for the third time in a year. Hitchhiking cane toads call Sydney home Solid evidence has been found of a breeding colony of cane toads, one of Australia's worst invasive species, in Sydney.
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