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Government told to chill on climate change Australia's major business lobby group says the Federal Government should avoid a knee-jerk reaction to the findings in a Climate Commission report released this morning. Petrol price falls yet to reach motorists New figures show some big falls in wholesale petrol prices are not being passed on to motorists by Australian service stations. Dozens dead as tornado strikes US A tornado has killed 24 people in the small US town of Joplin in Missouri, according to local media reports, less than a month after tornadoes carved a swathe of destruction through the country's south-east. Australian caught with drugs in Bali A 49-year-old Australian man has been arrested in Bali for drug possession. Customs officer recounts shipwreck rescue attempts A Customs officer has described how he had to manoeuvre his fast rescue boat around bodies and debris as he and his crew tried to rescue people from the Christmas Island shipwreck.
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It's the end of the world as we know it Post-budget commentary has focused on how tough it was or wasn't, carbon tax, middle-class welfare and the deficit/surplus equation. But the big picture - the industrialisation of China and India - was all but ignored. In the first of a two-part analysis Ben Etham looks at the rise of industrialisation in the west and heralds the arrival of the Asian century. But what does it mean for ordinary Australians? No point complaining about media bias It would be a mistake to think that Senator Brown, and PM Gillard for that matter, are being especially demonised or that theyÂ're the first politicians to have elements of the media stand vociferously against them. Climate change action: make policy, not war It won't happen before the next election, but what we need is a combination of the climate change policies of the Government and the Opposition. That is, what's required for Australia to make any kind of smooth transition away from coal-fired electricity generation is both a price on carbon and an industry policy that involves extra money from the budget, as proposed by the Coalition. What we have instead are two political parties using each of these policies to fight a desperate war - one to survive, the other to prevail. 'I don't do auditions, mate': remembering Bill Hunter Australian actor Bill Hunter was supposed to have two hours left on Tuesday night but, cantankerously, defiantly, persisted 'till Saturday when he died at only 71 in a hospice room full of mates in Melbourne. Demystifying the Lovable French Rogue Comments regarding the sexual assault charges against Dominique Strauss-Kahn are evidence of the pervasive attitude of permissiveness in France when it comes to the affairs of French politicians.
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Foreign champ may challenge Black Caviar Melbourne racing officials remain hopeful of hosting a dream showdown between Black Caviar and Singapore champion Rocket Man this spring. Petrol price falls yet to reach motorists New figures show some big falls in wholesale petrol prices are not being passed on to motorists by Australian service stations. Manufacturing index shows signs of China cooling China's manufacturing sector is growing at its slowest pace since July last year, but is still consistent with strong economic growth overall.
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Manufacturing index shows signs of China cooling China's manufacturing sector is growing at its slowest pace since July last year, but is still consistent with strong economic growth overall. Australian caught with drugs in Bali A 49-year-old Australian man has been arrested in Bali for drug possession. Dozens dead as tornado strikes US A tornado has killed 24 people in the small US town of Joplin in Missouri, according to local media reports, less than a month after tornadoes carved a swathe of destruction through the country's south-east.
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'Unholy alliance' between Government and business Tasmania's unions have accused the State Government of forming an unholy alliance with the state's peak business body. Manufacturing index shows signs of China cooling China's manufacturing sector is growing at its slowest pace since July last year, but is still consistent with strong economic growth overall. Elders cuts profit forecast on dollar, weather The strong Australian dollar and catastrophic weather conditions have led rural services business Elders to post a first-half net loss and lower its full-year profit expectations.
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'Unholy alliance' between Government and business Tasmania's unions have accused the State Government of forming an unholy alliance with the state's peak business body. ALP members lining up for re-count Former Tasmanian Labor minister Graeme Sturges and lawyer Madeleine Ogilvie have confirmed they will nominate for the recount in the electorate of Denison. Parliament pays tribute to Ralph Hunt Federal Parliament has paid tribute to former Nationals MP Ralph Hunt, who has died at the age of 83.
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Sandilands out for a month Blues allay Pearce concerns Elsom faces another spell on sidelines Former Cowboys player Faust dies Wobbling Webber defends poor start
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Researcher calls for greater koala funding A university researcher says more government funding is urgently needed to monitor koala numbers and rehabilitate land in Queensland. Scientists set new download speed record Scientists have set a new data speed record using just a single laser to transmit the equivalent of 700 DVDs in one second. Scientists fight deadly prawn virus Queensland researchers are working with scientists in India on a cure for a virus believed to be killing almost a third of the world's farmed prawns.
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Push for marine sanctuaries in northern waters A marine conservation group is calling on the Northern Territory Government to honour a 10-year-old promise and create ocean sanctuaries for turtles and other marine animals by the end of this year. Government pumps money into flood mitigation plan Work on a project to protect Carnarvon from future floods is expected to get underway in the next few months. Researcher calls for greater koala funding A university researcher says more government funding is urgently needed to monitor koala numbers and rehabilitate land in Queensland.
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