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Union threatens carbon tax revolt The high-profile head of Australia's biggest manufacturing union has warned it will withdraw support for the Federal Government's carbon tax if "a single job" is lost under the scheme. Wilkie facing Hitler salute allegation Independent MP Andrew Wilkie says he has no recollection of allegedly ordering teenage Army cadets to salute the anniversary of Adolf Hitler's rise to power during his time at Duntroon Military College. Princess Mary's twins christened Vincent and Josefina Nearly 300 guests crammed into the Holmen's Church in Copenhagen for the christening of the latest additions to the Danish royal family: twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josefina. Israel boycott council threatened with the sack An inner Sydney council wanting to introduce a boycott against firms doing business with Israel is being threatened with the sack. Drug, fraud gangs costing Australia $15b a year Organised crime is costing the Australian economy a staggering $15 billion a year, according to new figures released by the Australian Crime Commission.
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Down and out in Centrelink and NewStart Of course Gillard is correct when she asserts that education, training and workforce participation are preferable to life on welfare. Of course a culture of high expectations is desirable. Of course self-sufficiency trumps dependency. Forgive me if I don't cheer our platitudinous Prime Minister or our brutish Opposition Leader as they seek to out-do each other in the pursuit of welfare 'reform'. Wanting to work isn't always enough There are big barriers to work for people with disabilities. Workplace discrimination is alive and well, and sometimes, people who can and should work, are not allowed to. Hugh Grant a News of the World Bugger. Shock. The price of the News of the World phone-tap scandals will be a decline in respect for the journalism ... and the media it fuels. Securing climate credibility The Government has a responsibility to protect low-income householders from carbon price impacts, but it also has a responsibility to invest in decarbonising Australia. Well Prime Minister, let's see if you can hold your nerve Julia Gillard claims to be both 'an activist and an optimist'. She'll need to be. In quick time the Gillard government has moved from being all but agenda-free to running a big target strategy of policy blockbusters destined to outrage and offend powerful interests. And those interests - cashed up and angry - will soon be running hard against her. Can the PM stay her course?
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Bank using 'heavy-handed' tactics to fix ATM bungle The Commonwealth Bank has been accused of using unfair and heavy-handed tactics to reclaim money withdrawn from offline ATMs last month. Aboriginal group, Fortescue in mining video war The Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) has raised the stakes in a dispute with traditional owners over a large mining project in Western Australia. Israel boycott council threatened with the sack An inner Sydney council wanting to introduce a boycott against firms doing business with Israel is being threatened with the sack.
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G20 divided over economic risk list G20 major economies are divided over a plan to publish a list of countries that could pose a systemic risk to global stability. Iran accused of role in deadly Syria crackdown The United States believes Iran is helping Syria crack down on pro-democracy protests which have left scores of people dead in recent weeks. US budget deal clears Congress The United States Senate has approved a budget compromise bill to avert a government shutdown, the first of several looming showdowns on spending and debt reduction.
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Bank using 'heavy-handed' tactics to fix ATM bungle The Commonwealth Bank has been accused of using unfair and heavy-handed tactics to reclaim money withdrawn from offline ATMs last month. G20 divided over economic risk list G20 major economies are divided over a plan to publish a list of countries that could pose a systemic risk to global stability. House vote cuts Wall St losses Stocks reversed an early slump in New York, after the US House of Representatives passed a crucial budget bill to fund the government until September.
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Heritage push for outback hotel 'ridiculous' A western Queensland Mayor says he will oppose any move to heritage list the century-old Globe Hotel at Barcaldine. Sanctions call 'not anti-Israel': Rhiannon Greens senator-elect Lee Rhiannon says she will continue to advocate for a trade boycott on Israel, despite being reprimanded by her party's leader, Bob Brown. 'Distressed' MP Pratt calls it quits Queensland independent MP Dorothy Pratt says she will not seek another term as the culture in State Parliament is 'distressing'.
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Farah wary of destructive Prince Wests Tigers captain Robbie Farah admits he is wary of his Gold Coast counterpart and former team-mate Scott Prince ahead of their NRL clash at Skilled Park tonight. Nadal and Fed progress, Murray booed Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer moved closer to a fourth final meeting at the Monte Carlo Masters as both posted straight-set third round wins to coast into the quarter-finals. Chargers bounce back with resounding win Deccan Chargers have revived their faltering Indian Premier League campaign with a 33-run thrashing of Royal Challengers Bangalore in Hyderabad.
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Night-vision dinosaurs stalked prey by night: study Ferocious, meat-eating dinosaurs were equipped with night vision that helped them stalk their prey in the dark, according to a study published in the journal Science. Switching on energy technology Bega and Tathra on the New South Wales far south coast are now at the centre of what is being described as a ground-breaking trial in energy technology. Scientists 'in shock' after festival cancelled There has been a disappointed response from scientists to the decision to cancel the long-running Australian Science Festival in Canberra.
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Third dam engineer to testify at floods inquiry A third dam engineer is expected to testify at the Queensland floods inquiry today, in the fifth day of public hearings in Brisbane. Aboriginal group, Fortescue in mining video war The Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) has raised the stakes in a dispute with traditional owners over a large mining project in Western Australia. Council's marine parks letter angers tourism operator A tourism operator has been angered by a letter from Kangaroo Island Council raising concern about the proposed marine parks off the South Australian coast.
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