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Barnett fuming over mining tax threats Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett has called the Federal Government "erratic, abusive and threatening" as the brawl over the mining tax escalates. Sailor recounts desperate bid to save wreck victims Sailors involved in the rescue asylum seekers during the Christmas Island tragedy have given graphic accounts of the ordeal to a coronial inquest in Perth. Soldiers' manslaughter court martial called off The case against two Army Reserve soldiers charged with manslaughter in Afghanistan will not go to court martial. Huge waves swamp Fiji hotel rooms Huge waves have swamped dozens of hotel rooms and damaged sea walls at tourist resorts in Fiji but there were no reports of casualties, police said. Shell confirms world-first floating gas platform Global petroleum giant Shell has confirmed final approval for a 488-metre-long floating gas processing platform to be situated 200 kilometres off the Western Australian coast.
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Harden up Greens, the game is changing Come July the Greens will hold part of the balance of power in the Lower House and all of it in the Senate. This is a serious political party and it should be treated seriously. The game is changing for the Greens. With the balance of power comes an added test: how will they stand scrutiny? Not well, if recent form is any guide. From terror to trust: what the world should have said after 9/11 Barack Obama's Middle East speech is a triumph of all that is good about politics, leadership and hope. Conversations: is the government struggling to sell a good story? Does the government have a good story to tell? Is it merely struggling for the right form of words? HereÂ's what six leading academics think. Climate science and James Hansen misrepresented The poor scholarship of Anthony Cox and David Stockwell does our society a grave disservice. Obama on the Middle East: a commentary primer There is no doubting that president Obama's speech overnight on the fallout from this Arab spring was a significant moment. Did it live up to expectations? Did it carve a line in the sand? Was it an empty gesture or needlessly provocative? Read the full text here, at The White House. Or dip into our sample of global reaction.
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Engine trouble forces Qantas flight return A Qantas 747 passenger plane has been forced to return to Bangkok after the pilot noticed vibrations and high temperatures in one of the engines. Knights' Wicks banned for drug trafficking Former Newcastle forward Danny Wicks has been banned from the NRL for four years for drug trafficking. Huge waves swamp Fiji hotel rooms Huge waves have swamped dozens of hotel rooms and damaged sea walls at tourist resorts in Fiji but there were no reports of casualties, police said.
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Engine trouble forces Qantas flight return A Qantas 747 passenger plane has been forced to return to Bangkok after the pilot noticed vibrations and high temperatures in one of the engines. Huge waves swamp Fiji hotel rooms Huge waves have swamped dozens of hotel rooms and damaged sea walls at tourist resorts in Fiji but there were no reports of casualties, police said. Turkey quake kills two An earthquake which shook north-west Turkey on Thursday night killed two people and injured 79, environment minister Veysel Eroglu said.
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Tiger seeks to claw back loss Tiger Airways Australia has been a blemish on its parent company's results, posting a $6.8 million loss over its financial year. WA royalties plan may benefit Victoria: Baillieu Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu says a plan by the Western Australia Government to increase mining royalties could benefit Victoria. Mining sector drives share slide Losses of more than 1 per cent for the big miners are pulling the broader Australian share market lower in early trading.
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Premier intervenes over TAC beer competition Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu is not happy with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) for funding the development of a new beer. Landholder may sell up over fertiliser plant A property owner says he has serious concerns about living near a proposed fertiliser plant in Mount Isa in north-west Queensland. WA royalties plan may benefit Victoria: Baillieu Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu says a plan by the Western Australia Government to increase mining royalties could benefit Victoria.
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NRL Preview: Round 11 Walshy and Wills: Round Nine I saw Armstrong inject EPO: team-mate Blues rubbish Elias's flood comments Thomas close to new Pies deal
Science & Technology	More Science & Technology Stories >
Researchers set up 'stinger cam' Scientists are trialing underwater camera systems to detect the presence of dangerous marine jellyfish. Milroy Observatory part of regional plan for renewed astronomy tourism The Warrumbungle Shire Council has applied for $2 million under the Regional Development Australia Fund, to upgrade the Shire's observatory. Scientists find new species of frog in Cape York A wide-ranging study of Cape York Peninsula in far north Queensland has revealed just how wildlife-rich the area is, with researchers finding more than 260 species, including a new species of frog.
Environment	More Environment Stories >
Greens slam renewable incentive cuts The Greens say the State Government is failing the people of WA by slashing its incentive for renewable energy. New coal-fired power plant approved The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a new coal-fired power plant in eastern Victoria. Solar rebate change sparks Coffs Harbour protest rally Hundreds of angry Coffs Harbour residents are today venting their anger about changes to the solar bonus scheme.
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