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Abbott budget response to be light on detail Opposition Leader Tony Abbott is expected to outline a broad vision for Australia rather than go into specific detail about savings measures when he delivers his budget reply speech to Parliament tonight. Rebels rebound to capture Misrata airport Libya's rebel forces are claiming a major victory after capturing the airport at Misrata, marking their first significant advance after weeks of being pinned back by government loyalists. Fallen Wall Street star guilty of insider trading A former Wall Street titan has been found guilty on all counts of fraud and conspiracy in what is being called the biggest insider trading case involving hedge funds. Nuttall to front Parliament in 'historic' address History will be made today when Queensland Parliament hears from convicted prisoner and former Labor government minister Gordon Nuttall. Electricians fear set-top box installation flop Electricians have raised safety concerns about the Federal Government's set-top box installation scheme announced in Tuesday night's budget.
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Business 2.0: Privatising privacy Something rather interesting is happening to privacy, in the breakneck world of the internet. It's being privatised. Legislatures around the world are flummoxed by the sheer breadth of the internet-related privacy issues piling up with exponential speed on their doorsteps. As the internet makes privacy an even rarer commodity, there's a lot of money to be made for those guaranteeing it. Budget takes schools back to the future The Government's School Chaplain program offers Australian kids a 19th century solution to 21st century problems. Hola future America Towns and states across the US have struggled to deal with a rising Hispanic population and the benefits and disadvantages that come with it. The meme of the 'disaffected Jew' has been greatly exaggerated Assertions of a weakening in Jewish affection for Israel are grossly overstated. In fact, they're patently false. But that hasn't stopped several Left-leaning Jews advancing the thesis. Ignoring the deficit: disappointingly predictable $21.7 billion worth of savings in this budget was matched with $18.9 billion in new spending. That's policy churn – the sort of fiddling which makes the tax code blossom and keeps accountants in business. It's a bit rich to describe a budget as tough if it includes free electronics - the government is playing chicken with the economy, hoping revenue will catch spending before the self-imposed 2013 wall.
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Electricians fear set-top box installation flop Electricians have raised safety concerns about the Federal Government's set-top box installation scheme announced in Tuesday night's budget. Arnie says he still loves his wife Movie megastar-turned-politician Arnold Schwarzenegger says he and wife Maria Shriver still love each other and are taking "one day at a time" following their split announced this week. Gingrich first top Republican to declare 2012 bid Former US house speaker Newt Gingrich has become the first major Republican candidate to formally throw his hat into the ring for the 2012 White House race.
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Arnie says he still loves his wife Movie megastar-turned-politician Arnold Schwarzenegger says he and wife Maria Shriver still love each other and are taking "one day at a time" following their split announced this week. Gingrich first top Republican to declare 2012 bid Former US house speaker Newt Gingrich has become the first major Republican candidate to formally throw his hat into the ring for the 2012 White House race. Yemeni forces open fire on protesters Security forces in Yemen have reportedly shot dead six people in new pro-democracy protests, with dozens more wounded.
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Coal dispute could lead to power shortages Western Australia's first privately owned coal-fired power station says a dispute over coal supply arrangements could lead to power shortages throughout the south of the state. Farmers end talks with bauxite miner A public meeting at Kingaroy last night voted to 'lock the gates' on a company exploring for bauxite in southern Queensland's South Burnett. Builder goes under with $130m debt A major construction company in Cairns in far north Queensland has collapsed with more than 100 people losing their jobs.
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Industrial action looms at Aurora Aurora Energy has attacked the union representing its workers over proposed industrial action. Industry says housing plan long overdue The Real Estate Institute says a State Government partnership plan with the private sector in an effort to provide more affordable homes is long overdue. WA used to dig it up and ship it out The WA Greens have accused the Federal Government of producing a budget which effectively uses Western Australia as the nation's quarry.
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Australia's science budget 'uninspiring' Australia's scientific community has given a muted response to the country's latest budget. Radio astronomy project given budget boost A radio astronomy project in WA's Murchison has been given a $40 million dollar boost in the federal budget. Coffs council not against solar powered developments A mid north coast council is defending itself from accusations it is not encouraging sub-division powered by renewable energy sources.
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Gunns survey shows mill support even A survey commissioned by timber company Gunns has revealed opinion on the proposed Tamar Valley pulp mill is evenly divided. Is it Part 3A or isn't it? Shenhua & Coalition pushed for answers. The Greens will file a notice of motion in state parliament calling on the new Coalition government to reveal its planning arrangements with Chinese coal miner, Shenhua. Safe blood lead level could be halved An environmental scientist has told ABC Far West News he expects the safe blood lead level in Australia will be halved.
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