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Nauru could take asylum seekers 'within weeks' The Federal Opposition says asylum detention facilities on Nauru could be re-opened within a "matter of weeks" and the tiny Pacific island is an even better option now than it was 10 years ago. Pensioners get payment boost under carbon tax The Federal Government will permanently boost payments to Australia's 3.4 million pensioners, including up-front cash compensation to cover the cost of price rises under the carbon tax. Qantas grounds Melbourne flights due to ash cloud A volcanic ash cloud from Chile has forced Qantas to cancel all flights in and out of Melbourne from 6:00pm this evening. Top cattle producer says industry in limbo Australia's largest cattle producer is urging the Federal Government to move quickly in dealing with suspension of the live trade to Indonesia. Massive counter-terrorism exercise underway in Sydney More than 1,100 police and emergency service personnel are taking part in one of New South Wales' largest ever counter-terrorism exercises.
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Evading meaty realities that make us feel uncomfortable Meat and its by-products are central to Australian society and each and every year we kill some eight million cows, five million pigs and nearly half a billion chickens. There's something particularly morally distasteful about evading realities on the basis that they make us feel uncomfortable about ourselves. We kill animals in huge quantities and should be prepared to face up to what that actually means. Live export ban risks valuable Indigenous jobs Real Indigenous jobs are rare. But we do know this: there are 82 Indigenous cattle properties in northern Australia with strong links to the live export trade - 54 in the Territory, 22 in the Kimberley and Pilbara and six in far north Queensland. There is no excuse for the shocking animal cruelty in Indonesian abattoirs and the Government should play a role in ensuring that the live export trade is cleaned up. But just pulling the plug on it risks a catastrophic destruction of jobs and fragile regional economies. Skeptically threatening public debate and democracy Why are politicians and some media refusing to condemn those threatening to kill and sexually assault climate scientists? Coal seam gas is 'a disaster' Advocates of coal seam gas say it's the way of the future for Australia, environmentalists are less keen. 'Yes' the hardest word Let us say no to demonising and prolonging the persecution of those who have already suffered harm and seek our compassion and a safe harbour.
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Qantas grounds Melbourne flights due to ash cloud A volcanic ash cloud from Chile has forced Qantas to cancel all flights in and out of Melbourne from 6:00pm this evening. Broncos escape Canberra comeback A young Broncos side showed both their promise and fragility before sneaking home to a 25-24 golden-point victory over the Raiders at Lang Park on Sunday. Tigers roar late to down Warriors A late Benji Marshall double brought the Wests Tigers back from the brink to beat the New Zealand Warriors 26-22 at Mt Smart Stadium.
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Nauru could take asylum seekers 'within weeks' The Federal Opposition says asylum detention facilities on Nauru could be re-opened within a "matter of weeks" and the tiny Pacific island is an even better option now than it was 10 years ago. Pope wants gypsies integrated into society Europe's Gypsies, Roma and other nomads should be integrated into society but must live by the law, Pope Benedict said. Bank of Israel governor in bid for IMF top job Bank of Israel governor Stanley Fischer says he will run for the top job at the International Monetary Fund, presenting a potentially serious challenge to frontrunner Christine Lagarde.
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Tas flights affected by volcanic ash A cloud of volcanic ash from southern Chile has forced the cancellation of all Qantas flights in and out of Tasmania. Bank of Israel governor in bid for IMF top job Bank of Israel governor Stanley Fischer says he will run for the top job at the International Monetary Fund, presenting a potentially serious challenge to frontrunner Christine Lagarde. Top cattle producer says industry in limbo Australia's largest cattle producer is urging the Federal Government to move quickly in dealing with suspension of the live trade to Indonesia.
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Pensioners get payment boost under carbon tax The Federal Government will permanently boost payments to Australia's 3.4 million pensioners, including up-front cash compensation to cover the cost of price rises under the carbon tax. Abbott denies Nauru asylum tour a stunt Opposition Leader Tony Abbott will tour Nauru today to discuss whether the Pacific nation's leaders are prepared to reopen the asylum seeker detention centre there. Nauru could take asylum seekers 'within weeks' The Federal Opposition says asylum detention facilities on Nauru could be re-opened within a "matter of weeks" and the tiny Pacific island is an even better option now than it was 10 years ago.
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Broncos escape Canberra comeback Blues bash past Lions Tigers roar late to down Warriors The Sunday Inquisition: Round 12 Ravaged Hawks not giving up flag hopes
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Tas suburb's link in tsunami research The beach suburb of Kingston, south of Hobart, is being used to model how a tsunami might impact buildings along the shoreline. Love is in the air for red pandas As we head into winter, the plummeting mercury signals the start of the breeding season for some cold climate mammals. Man charged over internet grooming Police have charged a man from Sydney's west with grooming a 14-year-old girl for sex after a joint investigation between New South Wales and Queensland police.
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Qantas grounds Melbourne flights due to ash cloud A volcanic ash cloud from Chile has forced Qantas to cancel all flights in and out of Melbourne from 6:00pm this evening. Hobart beach used to model tsunami impact The beach suburb of Kingston, south of Hobart, is being used to model the impact of a tsunami on buildings along the shoreline. Tas suburb's link in tsunami research The beach suburb of Kingston, south of Hobart, is being used to model how a tsunami might impact buildings along the shoreline.
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