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Doco reveals Australian cattle tortured overseas Horrific footage from inside Indonesian abattoirs that use Australian cattle has revealed abuse of the animals is widespread. Greens motion condemns asylum policy Australia's mandatory detention system for asylum seekers has been slammed in federal Parliament as an abomination, cruel, expensive and ineffective. Three charged after policeman shot in face Police have charged three people with the attempted murder of a Queensland police officer. Leaked report shows record carbon emissions A British newspaper has published leaked figures which show the world's greenhouse gas emissions increased by a record amount last year. Sex game victim's father confronts killer A man who murdered his partner during a sex game has been confronted by the victim's father in an Adelaide court.
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The future of conservatism in the UK What is conservatism? Some claim that it is a mere pragmatism - that it has no ideas, guiding theme or undergirding foundation, that it is doing what works without direction or belief. Others say the British Tories are the party of vested interest, others still say that conservatism is best expressed by a pure libertarianism. What then is modern conservatism - what does it care about, what does it seek to conserve? Why nothing less than society itself. Understanding the Hazara needs big picture approach Since January 2010 about 3,300 Afghans have arrived by boat. Reports have highlighted how many of these irregular migrants are ethnic Hazara, driven by economic deprivation, not fear of persecution. This is a superficial conclusion. Are you a genuine skeptic or a climate denier? In the charged discussions about climate, the words skeptic and denier are often thrown around. But what do these words mean? Never mind jumps racing, a horse's worst enemy is Pal The horse racing industry is a multi-million dollar business ... the horses are seen as commodities with a short shelf-life. The slagging and bagging of 'Carbon Cate' Blanchett Yesterday provided a classic example of the media as a caricature of itself. 'Cate Blanchett has sparked outrage in the community,' shouted the Sunday assortment of News Limited newspapers. The dumbed-down populism of the tabloid press is nothing new but it has about it now a vehemence and viciousness that can still surprise, especially in its casual, off-hand dismissal of an Australian citizen's right to speak her mind.
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Service stations warn of rising petrol prices The Service Station Association says Australian motorists will continue to see high fuel prices because of a lack of competition in the market. Defence blames project delays on election, floods The Defence Force says the election of a hung parliament, a summer of natural disasters, and problems with private industry have contributed to delays in some of its key projects. Yemen forces storm protest gathering The security situation in Yemen has deteriorated, with violent clashes being reported in several towns across the country's south-west.
World	More World Stories >
Yemen forces storm protest gathering The security situation in Yemen has deteriorated, with violent clashes being reported in several towns across the country's south-west. Doco reveals Australian cattle tortured overseas Horrific footage from inside Indonesian abattoirs that use Australian cattle has revealed abuse of the animals is widespread. Philippines struggles with mountains of dead fish Several lakeside towns in the Philippines are struggling to cope with mountains of rotting fish that were killed by a sudden drop in water temperatures at the weekend.
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Service stations warn of rising petrol prices The Service Station Association says Australian motorists will continue to see high fuel prices because of a lack of competition in the market. Sundance hoses down takeover talk Coal and iron ore firm Sundance Resources says it is not engaged in talks on a full company takeover, despite media speculation. Wild weather dampens company profits A leading economist believes the slump in Australian company profits shows the economy went through a soft period at the start of 2011.
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Government not hopping to footy decision The Tasmanian Government has delayed its decision on AFL matches at Bellerive Oval until next week. Premier to meet Queen The Premier Colin Barnett will meet the Queen and Prince Phillip on his upcoming trip to London. Planning levy shake-up may drive housing prices down The State Government hopes a shake-up of planning levies will drive down house prices.
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Thomas is AFL's new king: Lyon Ennis free to take on Manly Mullen to return for finals push Blatter cleared in FIFA corruption probe Hamilton explains 'unfunny' joke
Science & Technology	More Science & Technology Stories >
New chief scientist predicts no problems Australia's new chief scientist Ian Chubb says he expects to be able to meet the Prime Minister Julia Gillard whenever he needs to. Philippines struggles with mountains of dead fish Several lakeside towns in the Philippines are struggling to cope with mountains of rotting fish that were killed by a sudden drop in water temperatures at the weekend. NZ man realises dream with jetpack flight Christchurch man Glenn Martin says he has realised a 30-year dream, with his company setting a new record for a jetpack flight.
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Mercury spill sparks contamination fears Investigations are continuing into a large scale spillage of mercury at a scrap metal yard in the Lake Macquarie suburb of Teralba. New chief scientist predicts no problems Australia's new chief scientist Ian Chubb says he expects to be able to meet the Prime Minister Julia Gillard whenever he needs to. Philippines struggles with mountains of dead fish Several lakeside towns in the Philippines are struggling to cope with mountains of rotting fish that were killed by a sudden drop in water temperatures at the weekend.
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