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Violence erupts on Israel's borders Israeli soldiers shot dead at least 12 people as Palestinians massed on the borders of Lebanon, Syria, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank to mark the 63rd anniversary of the creation of Israel. Shock as IMF chief charged over sex assault The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Sunday it remained "fully functioning and operational," despite the arrest in New York of its managing director, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, on charges of sexual assault. Post-budget boost for Abbott in polls Opposition Leader Tony Abbott is enjoying a big jump in popularity after last week's federal budget and the Government's asylum seeker deal with Malaysia. Landmark equal pay decision expected today A decision on a landmark equal pay case will be handed down by Fair Work Australia today. High-rise death prompts planking warning The Queensland Opposition says the death of a Brisbane man is a warning to people caught up in the latest internet craze of planking.
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No surplus of ambition: Swan's biggest plus Last week's budget had its faults, no doubt about that, but there's actually a lot to like about Wayne Swan. If he stays the course that's been set, history could be very kind to the Treasurer and Deputy Prime Minister. Wayne Swan's budget projection of 1 per cent annual growth in spending is ambitious, it's true, but at least that's where his ambition is directed, not towards getting the top job. Military power blooms again in this troubled Arab spring The most important lesson being learnt by some rulers in this Arab spring is the continued utility of force, or at least retaining the ability to use it. All cultures and religions are not created equal Multiculturalism is based on the mistaken belief that all cultures are of equal worth and that it is unfair to discriminate and argue that some practices are wrong. Important questions for Indigenous policy makers There is a coalition of powerful vested interests promoting the idea that development is market freedom and that closing statistical gaps is desired by all, and possible everywhere. Looking for a great opposition leader. Still looking. Like Malcolm Fraser in 1975, Tony Abbott may only need to stay on his feet to win whenever the next election is held. But on his performance over the past week, heÂ'll need to defy a 40 year trend and get there despite himself. Based on this weekÂ's performance, Tony Abbott still sits with the long list of low achieving opposition leaders: populist, contradictory, rhetorical and shallow.
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Patients reveal agony of toxic hip implants A medical scandal that has resulted in hundreds of patients being poisoned and seriously disabled may soon lead to changes in the way medical devices are approved for use in Australia. Landmark equal pay decision expected today A decision on a landmark equal pay case will be handed down by Fair Work Australia today. Zentai suffers stroke as extradition case resumes Alleged war criminal Charles Zentai has suffered a stroke in Perth as proceedings to extradite him to Hungary return to court today.
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Swiss say no to euthanasia restrictions Voters in the Swiss city of Zurich have voted against restrictions on assisted suicide. Japan evacuates villages outside nuclear zone Japan began evacuating people from outside the official exclusion zone around the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant after it was revealed fuel rods there probably melted hours after March's devastating earthquake. Danish crew frees hostages from pirates A Danish warship has attacked a pirate boat in Somalian waters, killing four pirates and freeing 16 Iranian hostages on board, Denmark's navy says.
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Call to flood-proof roads over truckie rest stops The Transport Workers Union (TWU) says the State Government should be flood-proofing Queensland's roads, instead of spending money on truck stops. NZ imports worry Granite Belt apple growers The head of an apple growers group on southern Queensland's Granite Belt says New Zealand imports threaten to derail an otherwise promising season. Farmer vows to lock out bauxite miner A farmer in southern Queensland's South Burnett region says he is going to lock his gates if a mineral exploration company attempts to enter his land today.
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Cyclone Yasi road damage keeps parks closed Two major parks in Queensland's far north wet tropics region remain closed, three months after Cyclone Yasi. Messenger says resignation sparked LNP change The independent Member for Burnett, Rob Messenger, says his resignation from the Queensland's Liberal National Party (LNP) brought about change. Traders face 'immeasurable suffering' if Bloomfield crossing delayed The Cairns Regional Council says work on a temporary bridge to replace Bloomfield Crossing in Cape York, in far north Queensland, will begin this week.
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Stoner storms to French MotoGP win Dugan over Hayne in new-look Blues Eagles break Derby drought Carney fails to inspire Roosters Sharapova outclasses Stosur to take Rome
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Solar protest on Combet's roof Protesters are have climbed onto the roof of the electorate office of Climate Change Minister, Greg Combet, at Cardiff, near Newcastle. Sony begins restoring PlayStation Network Sony says it will begin a phased restoration of its PlayStation Network on a country-by-country basis from today. Solar plane makes maiden international flight Pioneering Swiss solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse has landed in Brussels after completing its first international flight, 13 hours after it took off from Switzerland.
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Outback town drinks to success The small outback Queensland town of Jundah with a population just over 100, has won the title of having the best tasting drinking water in the state's west. Cyclone Yasi road damage keeps parks closed Two major parks in Queensland's far north wet tropics region remain closed, three months after Cyclone Yasi. Controversial planning assessment process continues for mines Hunter Valley mining projects lodged under the former Labor State Government's controversial Part 3A planning legislation will continue to be assessed under those arrangements.
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