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Thousands to be stuck in NBN 'limbo' Thousands of Australians - many of them in regional areas - can expect years of worse, rather than better, internet services as the National Broadband Network (NBN) rolls out across the country. WikiLeaks files prove I was tortured: Habib Former Australian terrorism suspect Mamdouh Habib says just-released secret documents from the Guantanamo Bay prison camp prove he was tortured by Egyptian authorities. Australian is Wills' royal double London correspondent Rachael Brown meets the London-based Australian cashing in as Prince William's double. Bowen threatens new laws for asylum rioters The Federal Government plans to introduce tougher laws for asylum seekers who are involved in violent protests while in immigration detention. 500 Taliban prisoners tunnel out of jail Almost 500 Taliban prisoners have escaped from Kandahar prison in southern Afghanistan through a tunnel hundreds of metres long, Afghan officials say.
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Muddling along in Libya The military situation in Gaddafi's 'Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya' seems increasingly messy as Gaddafi's forces continue to defeat or contain the rebels on the ground. The UK and France anticipated that the jasmine revolution would quickly sweep through the country from east to west, causing the Libyan Army to change sides, and the opulation to rise up and throw out Gaddafi. This proved to be a disastrous miscalculation, as what actually developed was a civil war between east and west. The facts about carbon tax compensation The Government has repeatedly tried to give the impression that householders would get all of the carbon tax revenue and compensation. God save Australia's King? With so much media attention being given to the forthcoming royal wedding, we need to ask: Will Prince William ever be our king? 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.
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Family hospitalised for wasp stings A ten-month-old boy has been stung more than 20 times by european wasps at Doncaster, in Melbourne's east yesterday. Bowen threatens new laws for asylum rioters The Federal Government plans to introduce tougher laws for asylum seekers who are involved in violent protests while in immigration detention. New cyber attack targets Iran Iranian leaders say the country has been targeted by a new computer virus, 10 months after its nuclear program was hit in a separate cyber attack.
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New cyber attack targets Iran Iranian leaders say the country has been targeted by a new computer virus, 10 months after its nuclear program was hit in a separate cyber attack. Ukraine marks Chernobyl anniversary Sombre ceremonies in Ukraine have marked the 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Yemen opposition agrees to Saleh exit plan Yemen's opposition has fully accepted a regional plan for president Ali Abdullah Saleh to step aside.
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Thousands to be stuck in NBN 'limbo' Thousands of Australians - many of them in regional areas - can expect years of worse, rather than better, internet services as the National Broadband Network (NBN) rolls out across the country. '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. Japan's car production plummets after disasters Japanese car makers say domestic production has plummeted as a result of last month's massive earthquake and tsunami.
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Thousands to be stuck in NBN 'limbo' Thousands of Australians - many of them in regional areas - can expect years of worse, rather than better, internet services as the National Broadband Network (NBN) rolls out across the country. Bowen threatens new laws for asylum rioters The Federal Government plans to introduce tougher laws for asylum seekers who are involved in violent protests while in immigration detention. Gillard arrives in China Prime Minister Julia Gillard says she will raise human rights issues with China during her stay there.
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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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Redback bites on the rise in the Hunter There has been a spike in the number of cases of people being bitten by redback spiders in the Hunter region this year. Thousands to be stuck in NBN 'limbo' Thousands of Australians - many of them in regional areas - can expect years of worse, rather than better, internet services as the National Broadband Network (NBN) rolls out across the country. 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.
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Oyster thefts plague Great Lakes region There have been more oyster thefts in the Great Lakes region in the lead up to Easter, prompting renewed police patrols of the area. Council Sea Level Rise policy goes on public display A mid north coast council has developed a policy to deal with predicted sea level rises. Ukraine marks Chernobyl anniversary Sombre ceremonies in Ukraine have marked the 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.
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