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Gillard says she still trusts Rudd Prime Minister Julia Gillard insists she still trusts her predecessor Kevin Rudd despite his apparent breach of collective cabinet responsibility on ABC TV earlier this week. Roxon to unveil no-frills cigarette pack plan The Federal Government is poised to take the next step in its bid to introduce plainer, uglier packaging for cigarettes. Judges adjourn Berlusconi sex trial Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi contacted a teenage belly dancer 53 times in two months, phone taps leaked to the Italian media have revealed. Gbagbo still holed up in bunker Forces loyal to Ivory Coast's internationally recognised president Alassane Ouattara have pulled back from a final assault on strongman Laurent Gbagbo's bunker after meeting fierce resistance from his army. Smith slams 'insensitive or stupid' military Defence Minister Stephen Smith has labelled as "insensitive or completely stupid" a decision to hold a hearing into the behaviour of a teenage cadet who has made sex claims against another cadet.
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The futility of playing by right-wing rules One of the things that separates the left and right of Australian politics is the willingness of the left to criticise itself. This worthy attribute has been on show over the last few weeks as the Prime Minister has taken it upon herself to attack the Greens and, it seems, to stake out something of a new vision for her party. But the public sphere is completely dominated by right-wing talking points and by engaging the Prime Minister, it is driving away those most inclined to support her. Heat rises in the search for temperature data truth When it comes to climate change either you're with us, or you're on the other side. So what happens when someone from one camp says something that appears to support the other? West's slippery moral outrage in the Middle East Why have the Libyan people qualified for intervention under UN Security Council resolutions, but not, for example, the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation? A deliberately barren debate Mark Latham has repeated his comments linking Julia Gillard's personal empathy with her choice to remain childless. It's another reason to be outraged: but it also leaves room for thought. Editor's note: Drum Opinion unleashed
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Fears over detention centre's 'prison' impact There are concerns about the heritage and environmental impact of a new detention centre planned for southern Tasmania. Wharfies, Patrick set to resume hostilities Negotiations over wages and conditions between the Maritime Union (MUA) and Patrick Stevedores have broken down and a campaign of industrial action is about to begin. Australian dollar's ascent continues, Portugal seeks bail out The Australian dollar has climbed to a new post float high, continuing a recent run fuelled partly by a strong outlook for the Asian region.
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Australian dollar's ascent continues, Portugal seeks bail out The Australian dollar has climbed to a new post float high, continuing a recent run fuelled partly by a strong outlook for the Asian region. Obama, Karzai denounce Koran-burning violence US president Barack Obama and Afghan president Hamid Karzai have both deplored an explosion of violence that erupted in Afghanistan after a pastor at an obscure US church torched a Koran. Glenn Beck to leave Fox show Conservative US television host Glenn Beck is leaving his daily television show with cable channel Fox News, amid falling ratings.
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Six Borders stores to close Six Victorian branches of Borders book stores will close over the next eight weeks. Anglo considers new underground coal mines Mining company Anglo American says it wants to build two new underground coal mines in Moranbah, south-west of Mackay, in Queensland's Central Highlands. Rudd takes diplomats on disaster recovery tour Foreign Affairs Minister Kevin Rudd is leading a tour of foreign dignitaries who will meet in Cairns in far north Queensland today as part of a campaign to show the world that the state has recovered after a summer of disasters.
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Outback families fear kindergarten snub Rural families says there is a need for more kindergarten services in remote areas in Queensland. Rudd takes diplomats on disaster recovery tour Foreign Affairs Minister Kevin Rudd is leading a tour of foreign dignitaries who will meet in Cairns in far north Queensland today as part of a campaign to show the world that the state has recovered after a summer of disasters. Port strikes not expected to impact regional operations Australia's leading stevedore Patrick says its regional operations in Queensland will not be affected by a series of rolling strikes by the maritime union.
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Stosur opens defence with victory Samantha Stosur has opened her title defence with a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Austrian Patricia Mayr-Achleitner at the Family Circle Cup in Charleston. Law becomes Sri Lanka coach Sri Lanka Cricket has promoted assistant coach and former Australian batsman Stuart Law to guide the national team ahead of next month's tour of England. Shattered Kemp not a Rebel Brisbane winger Denan Kemp says he is "devastated" after Australian Super Rugby club Melbourne Rebels withdrew a contract offer 24 hours after a glowing assessment of his potential.
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Heat rises in the search for temperature data truth When it comes to climate change either you're with us, or you're on the other side. Council a Climate Champion Lake Macquarie Council has been named a "Champion of Climate Adaptation" for its proactive response to planning for rising sea levels. 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.
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Fears over detention centre's 'prison' impact There are concerns about the heritage and environmental impact of a new detention centre planned for southern Tasmania. Narrabri farmer talks to Basin Plan boss Murray-Darling Basin Authority Chairman, Craig Knowles, has hinted he'll take into account historical efforts by farmers to reduce their water usage in his new Basin Plan. Committee to probe forest harvest rights plan A proposed forward sale of Forestry SA's harvesting rights is to be investigated by the South Australian Parliament.
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