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Report outlines worst-case climate damage A new report on the risk of climate change to Australia's coasts predicts sea level rises could claim thousands of buildings and significant infrastructure by the end of the century. Katter's Australian Party launched in Brisbane Federal MP Bob Katter has launched his new political party in Brisbane. Proud Chinese hail first champion Li Ecstatic sports fans in China heaped praise on tennis star Li Na after she made history with her French Open win, bursting with pride at their country's first major singles champion. Thousands 'Say Yes' at carbon price rallies Thousands of people have gathered at locations around the nation to rally in support of the Federal Government's plan to put a price on carbon pollution. Robb gets behind sacked Sydney magistrate Federal Opposition finance spokesman Andrew Robb is lending his support to a Sydney magistrate who is fighting his dismissal because of a mental illness.
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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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Thousands 'Say Yes' at carbon price rallies Thousands of people have gathered at locations around the nation to rally in support of the Federal Government's plan to put a price on carbon pollution. Human rights 'critical' to Malaysia deal Federal Families Minister Jenny Macklin says it is critical the final agreement between Australia and Malaysia on a proposed refugee swap includes human rights. Robb gets behind sacked Sydney magistrate Federal Opposition finance spokesman Andrew Robb is lending his support to a Sydney magistrate who is fighting his dismissal because of a mental illness.
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Human rights 'critical' to Malaysia deal Federal Families Minister Jenny Macklin says it is critical the final agreement between Australia and Malaysia on a proposed refugee swap includes human rights. Injured Yemen leader seeks treatment abroad Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Saleh has been left with a piece of shrapnel under his heart and second-degree burns to his chest and face after an attack on his palace on Friday. Thousands flee as Chilean volcano erupts Southern Chile's Puyehue volcano has erupted for the first time in half a century, prompting evacuation orders for 3,500 people as it sent smoke billowing into the sky.
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Premier denies power station sell-off The Tasmanian Premier has denied the Tamar Valley power station in the state's north is being prepared for a potential sale. 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. Tiger cuts some domestic routes Tiger Airways says it is cutting back on flights to improve profitability and customer relations in Australia.
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Perth joins rallies around the nation calling for a carbon tax About 300 people rallied in Perth today in support of a carbon tax. Premier denies power station sell-off The Tasmanian Premier has denied the Tamar Valley power station in the state's north is being prepared for a potential sale. Church head's euthanasia warning The Anglican Bishop of Tasmania says it is impossible to legislate protection for people against euthanasia if it is legalised.
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Live Broadcast: NRL Round 13 Hawks hunt down fading Freo Dugan injured as Cowboys dump Raiders Brumbies' Vaea banned as Reds rue injuries Crocked Jennings puts Blues in disarray
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Report outlines worst-case climate damage A new report on the risk of climate change to Australia's coasts predicts sea level rises could claim thousands of buildings and significant infrastructure by the end of the century. 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.
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Thousands 'Say Yes' at carbon price rallies Thousands of people have gathered at locations around the nation to rally in support of the Federal Government's plan to put a price on carbon pollution. Climate change rally Thousands of Tasmanians have rallied in Hobart as part of a national campaign for action on climate change. Report outlines worst-case climate damage A new report on the risk of climate change to Australia's coasts predicts sea level rises could claim thousands of buildings and significant infrastructure by the end of the century.
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