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Death threats sent to top climate scientists Several of Australia's top climate change scientists at the Australian National University have been subjected to a campaign of death threats, forcing the university to tighten security. UN scathing of child policy under asylum deal The UN refugee agency has dealt a blow to the Government's hopes of finalising a refugee swap deal with Malaysia, refusing to support it without changes. Aussie croc meat bound for Chinese kitchens Australian crocodile farmers are hoping to sink their teeth into a new export market: China. Tiger cuts some domestic routes Tiger Airways says it is cutting back on flights to improve profitability and customer relations in Australia. Auckland tunnel blast kills one One person is dead and six are injured after a construction site explosion in the New Zealand city of Auckland.
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War without blood: arm yourself with words 'Politics is war without blood,' said Chairman Mao, downplaying his own rather more muscular approach to the exercise of power. Nevertheless, in a week characterised by angst over a couple of simple words, Mao's dictum highlights the important place of language in our political discourse. It's not a new idea, but politics is truly a business built on words as much as it is on deeds. Facility with language isn't the only key to success but it helps. Why Garnaut's 'independent' committees aren't a good idea If you can't trust the politicians to do the right thing, you can't necessarily trust the mates they appoint to these independent bodies either. An offensive language ban? Gadzooks! Slut, poof, retard, bogan, %$##@!: which one will get you an on-the-spot $240 fine for offensive language? Bob Brown on media, truth and the Australian way From July 1 he'll have the balance in the Senate. Right now, he's at war with some in the media ... but Bob Brown isn't taking a backward step. The weekly quiz
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Majority want troops out of Afghanistan: poll There has been another poll confirming Australians are getting fed up with the war in Afghanistan. Sex offenders may have gained from Hinch campaign Broadcaster Derryn Hinch's barrister says his client's long-time campaign for a public register of sex offenders may, paradoxically, end up protecting their identities. Aussie croc meat bound for Chinese kitchens Australian crocodile farmers are hoping to sink their teeth into a new export market: China.
World	More World Stories >
Majority want troops out of Afghanistan: poll There has been another poll confirming Australians are getting fed up with the war in Afghanistan. Aussie croc meat bound for Chinese kitchens Australian crocodile farmers are hoping to sink their teeth into a new export market: China. Edwards denies breaking law in affair cover-up John Edwards, a Democratic hopeful for US president in 2008, has pleaded not guilty to using nearly $US1 million in illegal campaign funds to help cover up an affair that produced a child during his run for the White House.
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Wage rise criticised Tasmania's main business group says unions are under-estimating the economic impact of yesterday's wage rise for Australia's lowest paid workers. Flight tax to reduce congestion at Perth airport Perth Airport says it is planning to implement a tax designed to discourage smaller operators from flying during peak periods. Environment body threatens mine project The Mines Minister Norman Moore says he would be very disappointed to see one of the world's biggest mineral sands miners pull out of Western Australia as a result of an Environmental Protection Authority ruling.
Politics	More Politics Stories >
Red awnings attract Premier's support The Premier has shown her support for the red awnings on a Hobart heritage building. Upper House MP's budget threat Tasmanian Upper House MP Ivan Dean has vowed to try to block the budget if the State Government commits to funding AFL games in Hobart. LegCo MP's budget threat Tasmanian Upper House MP Ivan Dean has vowed to try to block the up-coming budget if the State Government commits funding for AFL games in Hobart.
Sport	More Sport Stories >
Blues eyeing minor changes for Origin II Nadal and Federer seal dream final Demons want to end rollercoaster run Saffy urges Rebels to lift Franklin to miss Dockers clash
Science & Technology	More Science & Technology Stories >
Shaken-up bees forgo life's pleasures Being stressed has predictable consequences: a pessimistic outlook and a loss of interest in what are normally pleasurable activities. Poppy crop could triple A report has found Tasmania has the potential to triple the size of poppy cultivation. FBI investigates China Gmail attacks The United States government is investigating Google's allegations a cyber-spying campaign originated in China.
Environment	More Environment Stories >
Bellata meeting to discus CSG concerns Landholders will meet in Bellata, about 50-kilometres south of Moree, on Sunday afternoon to discuss proposed coal seam gas expansion in the Moree Plains local government area. Death threats sent to top climate scientists Several of Australia's top climate change scientists at the Australian National University have been subjected to a campaign of death threats, forcing the university to tighten security. Environment groups celebrate Goolawah National Park expansion Crescent Head environmental groups are celebrating after this week's announcement that the Goolawah National Park is to be expanded.
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