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Indonesian jails used as terrorist incubators A new report suggests there is a growing terrorist threat in Indonesia from what are described as freelance terrorists - people operating outside groups such as Al Qaeda or Jemaah Islamiah (JI). Torn Turnbull reopens climate change wounds Liberal frontbencher Malcolm Turnbull has again questioned the Coalition's approach to climate change, saying its direct action policy is costly but easy to stop in the absence of global action. US imposes sanctions on Syrian president The United States has increased the pressure on Syria's president, imposing sanctions on him personally for the first time in a bid to end the deadly violence sweeping his country. Malaysia 'won't take' current boat arrivals Immigration Minister Chris Bowen has brushed off reports Malaysia will not take asylum seekers who arrive in Australian waters before the two countries finalise a refugee swap deal. Queen offers sympathy for victims of Irish troubles Queen Elizabeth II extended her "deep sympathy" to all those who have suffered in the turbulent intertwined history of Britain and Ireland, in the keynote speech of her historic state visit.
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The problems with journalism go way deeper than mere cuts Journalists are still inclined to get defensive - if not outright narky - when people criticise them. They need to get over themselves. There is very little evidence that they seriously rate the growing and real concerns of their most engaged readers. This point has been illustrated in many ways but most recently, and with head-thumping clarity, in the response to Lindsay TannerÂ's new book. And then there's the astounding reporting of the Budget. Sorry, but the anti-war Left canÂ't have it both ways The bottom line is simple: the killing of Osama bin Laden was an entirely legitimate act of war that has made the world a better place. How do we solve a problem like Sharia? Most of Sharia is nothing more than a set of guidelines for the daily life of those who choose to adopt it. So why is mainstream Australia so afraid? Oil: the real reason we need a carbon price With the right carbon tax system we can greatly soften the impact of Peak Oil but the governmentÂ's proposal so far deserves to fail. And they're off, or not... Republican nominees are limbering up for the race to face Obama in 2012, and this time round the field is certainly diverse. As expected, the highest profile name dropped out and gifted everyone a good headline - 'The Donald ducks', and despite being uncharacteristically quiet lately, a certain politician in Alaska has sent out hundreds of thousands of direct mail flyers asking for financial support.
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UK justice secretary faces sack over rape comments The British justice secretary is facing calls for his resignation after telling an interviewer that some rapes are more serious than others and that jail sentences should reflect that. Torn Turnbull reopens climate change wounds Liberal frontbencher Malcolm Turnbull has again questioned the Coalition's approach to climate change, saying its direct action policy is costly but easy to stop in the absence of global action. Media turns focus to Arnie's mystery mistress A scandal over Arnold Schwarzenegger's love child has switched to the mystery woman at the centre of one of Hollywood's best-kept secrets.
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UK justice secretary faces sack over rape comments The British justice secretary is facing calls for his resignation after telling an interviewer that some rapes are more serious than others and that jail sentences should reflect that. Media turns focus to Arnie's mystery mistress A scandal over Arnold Schwarzenegger's love child has switched to the mystery woman at the centre of one of Hollywood's best-kept secrets. US imposes sanctions on Syrian president The United States has increased the pressure on Syria's president, imposing sanctions on him personally for the first time in a bid to end the deadly violence sweeping his country.
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Mackay Sugar secures $102m for takeover Mackay Sugar says it has secured $102 million in financial backing for its takeover bid of Tully Sugar. North Qld mining not 'globally competitive' The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) says Xstrata's plan to phase out copper smelting and refining in Townsville and Mount Isa shows the region needs to be more internationally competitive. Pacific Highway upgrade shuts-down Coffs Coast boutique business A small boutique business in Coffs Harbour has fallen victim to the Pacific highway upgrade in Woolgoolga.
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Solar spray from NSW Liberal MP A Liberal MP has broken ranks with the New South Wales Government, by describing its decision to slash a solar rebate scheme as unprecedented and repugnant. Maintenance contractors strike over pay More than 400 maintenance contractors across Queensland will strike today for better pay and working conditions. Greens wary of expanding ASIO's powers The Greens have raised concerns about a bill that would broaden ASIO's powers to gather intelligence, saying there should be more debate about the issue.
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Andrew Johns's Blues exile over Cooper set to stay in rugby Porto wins Europa League Warne hit with big fine for IPL bust-up Minute's silence planned for Bob Davis
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Hockey blasts 'Bentley' broadband network Opposition treasury spokesman Joe Hockey has renewed his criticism of the amount the Government is spending on its National Broadband Network. No date yet for NBN rollout to Coffs Coast The Prime Minister is today switching on mainland Australia's first National Broadband Network service. Doubts surface over desal plant's marine impact South Australia's fishing and aquaculture industries say they will do their own research into the details of the supplementary environmental impact statement for the proposed Olympic Dam mine expansion.
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Solar spray from NSW Liberal MP A Liberal MP has broken ranks with the New South Wales Government, by describing its decision to slash a solar rebate scheme as unprecedented and repugnant. Hunting in north coast state forests set to continue The NSW government says it has not 'caved in' to the demands from the Shooters and Fishers Party. New investigation for SA marine parks plan Proposed marine parks off the South Australian coast will be investigated by a parliamentary committee.
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