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Policeman shot in face fighting for life A police officer is fighting for his life in hospital after being shot in the face during an armed hold-up on Queensland's Gold Coast. Government urged to rule out carbon ad blitz The Federal Opposition is calling for the Government to rule out using public funds for a carbon price advertising campaign. Black-clad biker Palin launches national tour Former Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin has used a motorcycle rally to embark on a national bus tour, prompting speculation she is preparing to launch a presidential bid. Blatter cleared in FIFA corruption probe The FIFA ethics committee suspended one-time presidential candidate Mohamed bin Hammam and FIFA vice-president Jack Warner on Sunday, while clearing FIFA president Sepp Blatter of corruption. Slain commando's body flown back to Sydney The body of an Australian soldier who was killed in Afghanistan last week will arrive in Sydney today.
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Complexities of climate change politics With border protection now turned into a practical issue rather than an ideological one by the so-called 'Malaysian solution', climate change is now the sole defining issue of this Parliament. And as we approach the announcement of the Government's starting price for the carbon tax, the negotiations have been become complex, fascinating and surprising. With Gillard on the ropes, only disunity can undo Abbott Abbott has earned the right to be where he is. He defied all odds in the last campaign, coming within an inch of being PM. The electorate saw him as a viable alternative. He has pushed further ahead since. He deserves to be allowed to continue. It seems that the only thing that can stop him is sustained disunity behind him. Crash through or crash: Turnbull's kamikaze mission Malcolm Turnbull has to establish what I would call a 'self-preservation catalyst' for the party room by knocking over both Abbott and Hockey. Rage against the machine We need the Luddites to remind us that rapid social and technological change comes at a price - and this is often social division, exclusion and unemployment. Slutwalk: for the free woman in all of us I'll be at Slutwalk with my three sons aged eight, nine and 13. They'll be wearing tee shirts that read 'YOU'RE NOT ALLOWED TO RAPE SLUTS EITHER'. My 13-year-old is all 'I know all of this. Why do I have to go?'. To set an example, to support, to perhaps find out something you didn't know. The question should not be why I am taking my sons to Slutwalk. But perhaps, what is more illuminating is why others would question it. What's their fear?
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Two arrested after man's shooting Two men have been arrested and a third is in a critical condition after a shooting in Sydney's south-west last night. Deluge could spread Fukushima radiation There are fears a tropical storm off the coast of Japan could wash radioactive material from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the air and sea. Black-clad biker Palin launches national tour Former Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin has used a motorcycle rally to embark on a national bus tour, prompting speculation she is preparing to launch a presidential bid.
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Black-clad biker Palin launches national tour Former Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin has used a motorcycle rally to embark on a national bus tour, prompting speculation she is preparing to launch a presidential bid. Deluge could spread Fukushima radiation There are fears a tropical storm off the coast of Japan could wash radioactive material from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the air and sea. Obama attends memorial for tornado victims Barack Obama has paid tribute to victims of one of the deadliest tornadoes in US history, pledging to stand with Joplin, Missouri "every step of the way" as it rebuilds.
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Miner offer financial incentives to keep workers A company planning a new coal mine in the Bowen Basin say it is considering financial incentives for workers to live in the central Queensland area. Mackay Sugar boosts bid for Tully Sugar Mackay Sugar has increased its share in Tully Sugar in the state's far north after buying a significant number of shares from Queensland Sugar Limited (QSL). Thousands protest against coal seam gas drilling Organisers of two beachside protests in New South Wales say they have sent a clear message against the coal seam gas mining industry.
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Govt seeks minimum terms for violent teens The Victorian Government is pushing ahead with plans to introduce mandatory minimum jail terms for teenagers convicted of violent crimes. Lawyers attack Palm Is rioter's parole conditions Lawyers for Lex Wotton, who was jailed over the Palm Island riots off north Queensland, say his parole conditions are unprecedented and a breach of his basic rights. Countback to reveal new MLA The person who will take the ACT Legislative Assembly seat vacated by former chief minister Jon Stanhope will be revealed today.
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Reds show grit to edge Crusaders Vettel wins as Hamilton cops the blame Djokovic, Federer near semi-final showdown Donald takes top spot from Westwood Blatter cleared in FIFA corruption probe
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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. Lockheed Martin confirms attack on IT network US defence contractor Lockheed Martin confirmed that it had detected "a significant and tenacious" attack on its information systems network. Lasers measure cows' methane emissions Researchers from the CSIRO have used laser technology to discover how much methane gas cows in northern Australia expel each day.
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ACT solar industry facing 'rude shock' The ACT Greens are warning the Territory's solar industry is about to grind to a halt. Government urged to rule out carbon ad blitz The Federal Opposition is calling for the Government to rule out using public funds for a carbon price advertising campaign. 'Easy' for Blanchett to front carbon tax ad Nationals Senate Leader Barnaby Joyce has criticised the appearance of actress Cate Blanchett in an advertising campaign urging Australians to "Say Yes" to a tax on carbon.
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