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Victoria to hold police inquiry The Victorian Government has launched a review of Victoria Police amid speculation about the leadership of Commissioner Simon Overland. Lawyers seek to free children in detention Northern Territory lawyers have used a rare legal measure in a bid to free 13 Indonesian children in immigration detention. Qantas engineers to go on strike Qantas engineers are planning to strike on Friday over maintenance standards and job security. UNHCR welcomes Malaysia refugee deal The United Nations High Commission for Refugees says it is broadly satisfied with the agreement reached by the Australian and Malaysian governments on the resettlement of asylum seekers. Trials hold promise of coeliac vaccine Coeliac sufferers may not have to eliminate gluten from their diets after a successful trial of a potential vaccine.
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Why the obsession with a budget surplus? Budget one-upmanship in Australia has moved beyond the balanced-budget obsession of the 1990s to the new aim of producing an ongoing surplus, the bigger the better, under which it is taken for granted that everyone will be better off. The fact is the idea a big surplus is always preferable has been accepted uncritically for too long. Myths, lies and asylum seekers When Gillard, Abbott or any other political leader drops the Q-word into conversation about asylum seekers the media should call them on it. Sometimes work doesn't pay Everyone agrees: the unemployed should get a job. But should the unemployed have the right to refuse a job they feel is unsuitable? Australia's killer language culture The way we talk about same-sex attracted youth is a vital influence on their mental health and wellbeing. Every time we let a homophobic comment slide, we contribute to a negative culture. Off-the-wall on refugee policy Three policy developments have emerged on the asylum-seeker frontline over the past week showing the illogical, nonsensical and downright ridiculous approaches by the Government as they try desperately to stem the 'tide' of asylum seekers coming to Australia. What these policies fail to grasp are the basic realities of the situation both here and abroad. They underscore how poorly our leaders understand the reasons why refugees flee their homelands.
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Bashir escapes most serious terrorism charges Indonesian prosecutors have dropped the most serious terrorism charges against radical cleric Abu Bakar Bashir due to a lack of evidence. Success linked to father's education A Smith Family study has linked a father's education level to the professional success of his children. Mother charged with baby's murder A woman has been charged with the murder of her baby in Sydney's inner west.
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Bashir escapes most serious terrorism charges Indonesian prosecutors have dropped the most serious terrorism charges against radical cleric Abu Bakar Bashir due to a lack of evidence. Australia lodges case against whaling Australia has lodged its case against Japan's whaling program in the International Court of Justice, but there will not be a hearing until next year. UNHCR welcomes Malaysia refugee deal The United Nations High Commission for Refugees says it is broadly satisfied with the agreement reached by the Australian and Malaysian governments on the resettlement of asylum seekers.
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Petrol prices tipped to drop There are some encouraging signs for consumers, with petrol prices likely to slide by as much as 10 cents per litre in the next few weeks. Henderson downplays WA gas challenge The Northern Territory Chief Minister says Western Australian cannot provide certainty to Japanese company Inpex on a gas plant site. Zinc and copper mine re-opens in Mid West Golden Grove says strong metal prices has led to the re-opening of its Scuddles mine in the Mid West.
Politics	More Politics Stories >
Australia lodges case against whaling Australia has lodged its case against Japan's whaling program in the International Court of Justice, but there will not be a hearing until next year. Henderson downplays WA gas challenge The Northern Territory Chief Minister says Western Australian cannot provide certainty to Japanese company Inpex on a gas plant site. Fears remote communities missing out on housing The chief executive of the Central Desert Shire says local councillors are concerned that funds allocated to housing by the Territory and Federal Governments are only being funnelled to so-called growth towns.
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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.
Science & Technology	More Science & Technology Stories >
Exhibit aims to uncover next Indiana Jones A museum in Montreal is showcasing the on-screen discoveries of Hollywood's fictional adventurer Indiana Jones in the hope of inspiring a new generation of young archaeologists. Archaeological dig begins at car park site Work on an archaeological dig is starting today at the site of a proposed multi-storey car park in central Bendigo. Outback town claims 'dinosaur capital' title An outback Queensland town has begun promoting itself as Australia's 'dinosaur capital'.
Environment	More Environment Stories >
Australia lodges case against whaling Australia has lodged its case against Japan's whaling program in the International Court of Justice, but there will not be a hearing until next year. Councils judged on water quality Councils in western Queensland will soon be competing for the title of who has the best tasting water. Flood-hit community still without septic system The committee overseeing the recovery of a Kimberley community displaced by flooding says it needs $2 million to install a pressurised septic system.
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