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Netanyahu stands firm on peace deal framework Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu won an exceptionally warm reception as he told the US congress that Israel was prepared to make "painful" compromises to achieve peace with the Palestinians. Dock strike proceeds despite last-ditch plea After 24 meetings and nearly eight months of negotiations, dock workers around the country are undertaking industrial action today. Obamas get lavish royal welcome US president Barack Obama has been treated to royal pomp at Buckingham Palace on a two-day state visit aimed at ensuring the United States and Britain keep their "special" relationship. Bitar under fire over timing of casino job Former ALP national secretary Karl Bitar has been accused of working for the enemy after his appointment to a job managing government relations for Crown Casino. Mubarak faces trial over protester deaths Egypt's ousted president, Hosni Mubarak, and his two sons will face criminal charges over the deaths of anti-government protesters taking part in demonstrations that eventually saw his regime removed from power.
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Backwoods policy making Released on the Friday after the federal budget, the Government's Sustainable Population Strategy is for the most part just 88 pages of promotional guff and colour photos. But it isn't entirely meaningless. Seemingly minor policies in the population strategy suggest a larger plan by federal and state governments to shift population growth and employment away from cities and to the regions. Time for a little sense in the welfare debate I think it is time we had a little more sense and a little less hyperbole in the welfare debate. Will EMAs help address skill shortages? Permanent migration has been eclipsed by the rapid growth in temporary migration, with repercussions all through Australian society. Internet speed does not necessarily lead to innovation Progress is great but the Government should have formed an expert NBN think-tank to brainstorm possible glitches and future benefits of the concept before going ahead with the project. High risks: cannabis and psychosis Australians love marijuana and do not seem to care that its current stronger strains comes with much greater risk of psychosis with all the long term and devastating impact on mental illness that can bring. Legalising cannabis and regulating it like tobacco and alcohol could help, but no country in the world has yet done so. If cannabis was removed from the chemistry of young brains, the incidence of schizophrenia in this country would be dramatically reduced.
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Fresh Sudan violence at risk of escalating Less than two months before South Sudan is set to officially declare its independence, the risk of war is escalating after northern forces seized a disputed oil-rich region over the weekend. Wages policy worse than WorkChoices: Robertson The New South Wales Opposition has taken aim at the State Government over its legislation for a public sector wage freeze, saying it is worse than WorkChoices. Songs and memories to farewell Hunter Australian music and stories from family and friends will help celebrate the life of Bill Hunter at a memorial service in Melbourne tomorrow.
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Fresh Sudan violence at risk of escalating Less than two months before South Sudan is set to officially declare its independence, the risk of war is escalating after northern forces seized a disputed oil-rich region over the weekend. Pope shuts down monastery that liked to party Pope Benedict has shut down a famous community in Rome that organised dances by a former nightclub dancer nun and hosted VIPs like Madonna, earning the disfavour of the Vatican. Aussie natives win Chelsea gold medal The project designer of Melbourne's winning entry in the UK's Chelsea Flower show says the unusual native flora in the design made Australia stand out.
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Crossing reopening reignites tourism The Cooktown Chamber of Commerce says the reopening the Bloomfield Crossing on Cape York in far north Queensland to four-wheel drive vehicles has had an immediate impact on tourism. Dock strike proceeds despite last-ditch plea After 24 meetings and nearly eight months of negotiations, dock workers around the country are undertaking industrial action today. Port strike delivers costly blow to grain exporter A grain exporter at Dalby, on southern Queensland's Darling Downs, says a strike at the Port of Brisbane will cost his business more than $20,000.
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MPs get rowdy in regional Parliament Queensland MPs have staged a lively debate at the Mackay Entertainment Centre in the state's north on the first night of regional Parliament. Inquiry to hear regional floods response criticism The Queensland floods inquiry will turn its focus to the Central Highlands town of Emerald today, south-west of Rockhampton, for the final session of its regional sittings. Bitar under fire over timing of casino job Former ALP national secretary Karl Bitar has been accused of working for the enemy after his appointment to a job managing government relations for Crown Casino.
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Meninga downplays Blues' underdog status Nadal survives French Open first-round scare Gajdosova advances past grieving Razzano We can keep code squeaky clean: AFL Raina powers Chennai into IPL final
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Whale frees itself from fishing gear The Department of Environment and Conservation says a whale which was entangled in fishing gear off the Mid West coast has managed to free itself. Genetic diversity key to saving pygmy possum A new breeding program could be the key to saving the mountain pygmy possum in the Victorian Alps. Power shut off to stop bats short-circuiting supply A remote Aboriginal community has started shutting down its power supply for several hours a day in a bid to stop flying foxes short-circuiting the system.
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Cyclone takes toll on waterbird habitat A north Queensland volunteer wildlife group says it has seen an increase in the number of orphaned waterbirds after the summer of natural disasters. Greens say Solar changes are "a backwards step" A local Greens party member says cuts to the solar bonus scheme are just another example of the Government attacking alternative energy. Solitary Islands new zones scrapped by State government The state government has swept aside zoning changes for the Solitary Islands and Jervis Bay marine parks.
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