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Labor support slumps amid carbon tax revolt The latest Nielsen opinion poll shows federal Labor's support hitting a 15-year low as it tries to head off a business revolt over the carbon tax. Dozens dead as tornadoes rip across US The worst tornadoes to strike the United States in nearly three decades have left at least 44 people dead and hundreds injured across six states. Minister defends deportation of British man A man who has lived in Australia for more than 40 years will be deported to the United Kingdom today. Earthquake hits off WA A small earthquake has hit off the north-west coast of Western Australia. Aftershocks continue to shake north Queensland North Queensland is continuing to experience dozens of minor aftershocks following a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on Saturday.
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Carbon tax battle: bureaucracy v business It is becoming clear the Gillard Government's carbon tax is virtually identical to the Rudd government's CPRS, at least as far as businesses are concerned. The Canberra bureaucracy spent 18 months designing the CPRS and, understandably from their point of view, sees no need to start again. It is very unlikely they will be able to successfully bring in a carbon tax with the support of no-one but the bureaucracy and the academy. Australia in the cold on global warming But to urge Australians, who account for only 1.4 per cent of global emissions, to lead the world in slashing greenhouse gases in the aforementioned environment is heady stuff: the sort of thing that Sir Humphrey would have described as 'very brave, minister'. It is also economically reckless. It's a good time to see how the big polluting nations are faring in the battle to price carbon. So far, not so good. Where there's a Wills there's a Harry I'm not making predications and I'm not anticipating a royal disaster. But we need to face a few facts about succession. The new Greens: just another political party? When elected as a councillor I had high hopes for the practical difference we might make. My experience working with the Greens has shown me how wrong I was. Carbon, pokies, deficit... now a fight with the army Defence Minister Stephen Smith is wrestling with the leadership of Australia's Defence Force. The scale of the fight has one key principle: civilians control the military. That point seems to be lost on some commanders in the ADF, who apparently believe that the correct role for their Minister is compliant figurehead. Stephen Smith has picked a worthy fight. But maybe declaring war on the military is a fight too far for the Gillard Government.
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Boys on boat overcome by fumes Two boys are recovering in hospital after collapsing on a broken down boat on Port Phillip Bay yesterday. Aftershocks continue to shake north Queensland North Queensland is continuing to experience dozens of minor aftershocks following a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on Saturday. US wants safe haven for Gaddafi: reports The United States has reportedly launched an intense search for a country that would be willing to take in embattled Libyan strongman Moamar Gaddafi.
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US wants safe haven for Gaddafi: reports The United States has reportedly launched an intense search for a country that would be willing to take in embattled Libyan strongman Moamar Gaddafi. 'The Donald' brandishes presidential credentials Billionaire businessman and TV star Donald Trump is earning favour as an early frontrunner for the US Republican nomination in the upcoming presidential race. Goodluck Jonathan leads Nigerian presidential vote Incumbent Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has taken a commanding lead in the nation's election, receiving almost twice as many votes as his main rival.
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Labor support slumps amid carbon tax revolt The latest Nielsen opinion poll shows federal Labor's support hitting a 15-year low as it tries to head off a business revolt over the carbon tax. ACT is Australia's leading economy: Commbank The Commonwealth Bank's latest State of the States report shows the ACT has the best economy in the country, followed by Western Australia. NSW growth lags rest of Australia The New South Wales Government has promised to turn the state's economic fortunes around, after a Commonwealth Bank report said it had the lowest economic growth rate in Australia.
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Fears for farmers' lifeline funding A lifeline for Tasmanian farmers may be about to be cut with Federal Government funding in doubt for the Rural Financial Counselling Service. Tas economy on the bottom rungs A new economic report shows Tasmania is lagging behind the rest of the country when it comes to investment and retail trade. NSW growth lags rest of Australia The New South Wales Government has promised to turn the state's economic fortunes around, after a Commonwealth Bank report said it had the lowest economic growth rate in Australia.
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Victorious Dockers suffer Suban setback Fremantle defender Nick Suban suffered a suspected broken leg as the Dockers continued their bright start to the season with a 29-point AFL win over the Kangaroos at Patersons Stadium. Storm roll on in Penrith Some faces have changed, but Melbourne showed it is still the toughest NRL team to beat with a 25-10 win over a gallant Panthers side at Penrith on Sunday. Force too good for sorry Brumbies The Western Force heaped more Super Rugby pain on the Brumbies with a 27-19 victory in Sunday's Australian derby at Canberra Stadium.
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Marine life discovered after iceberg moved The removal of a massive iceberg from the Mertz glacier in East Antarctica has revealed a huge diversity of new life. Researchers rally against major funding cuts About 100 people have gathered in Darwin's CBD to protest against possible funding cuts by the Federal Government to medical research. Funding on the table for science festival Chief Minister Jon Stanhope says the Government is considering new organisations to take over running the Australian Science Festival.
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Fight gears up over heritage listing in the Kimberley An environmental lobby group says the West Kimberley must be declared a national heritage site if it is to strike a balance successfully between mining and tourism. Muswellbrook Mayor says 'cooperation' won't work Muswellbrook Mayor, Martin Rush has criticised a new study for the NSW Minerals Council claiming it will not resolve community concerns about coal mining in the Upper Hunter. A tidy win for Lithgow Lithgow is officially Australia's tidiest town.
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