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Protesters storm Bowen refugee speech Protesters have stormed a Sydney university theatre where Immigration Minister Chris Bowen delivered a speech on the Federal Government's refugee program. Carbon tax rift emerges between Labor, Greens A meeting today between the Government and the Greens on climate change has broken up quickly amid reports of serious disagreement between the two parties. TV legend Bert Newton hospitalised Australian TV legend Bert Newton is reportedly in a serious condition in a Melbourne hospital suffering from pneumonia. Hometown funeral for fallen digger A funeral has been held in Kingscliff in northern New South Wales for the latest Australian soldier killed in Afghanistan. Take a mogadon, there's no feud: Rudd Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd has denied reports he is plotting a return to The Lodge, amid media claims of "screaming matches" with Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
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Kevin's Eleven: back for one last blag? It was just after midday on Wednesday that I first heard whispered advance publicity of the exciting new political blockbuster, "Kevin's Eleven". Kevin, the lead character, is fighting against the odds. Irascible yet charming, he's lost everything, yet has the audacity to attempt the seemingly impossible. The problem is the cast list. And as I phoned around looking for anyone who had it, I found that nobody really did. Reality bytes: a fake girl in Damascus The ghastly paternalism and plain old creepiness of some white dude in drag aside, authenticity matters. Especially when it comes to identity. Climate change is happening This week begins a new series: Clearing up the Climate Debate. Bloomsday and difficult pleasures The ballyhoo of Bloomsday is one reminder that we use language that has been shaped by masters. Once in a blue moon, at least, we should revisit them. The weekly quiz
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Man jailed for brutal killing of beautician A man has been sentenced to 16 years' jail for the murder of a trainee beautician in southern NSW. Bomber urges Bashir to give up jihad Bali bomber Ali Imron has urged his former leader, convicted terrorist Abu Bakar Bashir, to renounce violence. Defence abuse reporting process 'too daunting' A lawyer representing alleged victims of abuse in the Defence Force says some people will not report abuse claims to a legal review set up by the Federal Government because the process is too daunting.
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Bomber urges Bashir to give up jihad Bali bomber Ali Imron has urged his former leader, convicted terrorist Abu Bakar Bashir, to renounce violence. Protesters storm Bowen refugee speech Protesters have stormed a Sydney university theatre where Immigration Minister Chris Bowen delivered a speech on the Federal Government's refugee program. Strauss-Kahn tried to claim diplomatic immunity Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn told police he had diplomatic immunity shortly after he was detained at a New York airport on accusations he tried to rape a hotel maid, court papers show.
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Academic wants stun guns in Indonesian abattoirs A Brisbane-based academic is pushing for stun guns to be issued to every Indonesian abattoir by the Australian Government to ensure live-export cattle are slaughtered humanely. Rio to acquire Riversdale Mining Rio Tinto has gained full control of takeover target Riversdale Mining and will now make a compulsory acquisition. Mackay Sugar 'locked out' of formal takeover talks The chairman of Mackay Sugar says the company has been "locked out" of entering formal takeover discussions with Proserpine Sugar in north Queensland.
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Experiencing a homeless night Mikael Svensson spends his days managing a five star hotel in the ACT. Academic wants stun guns in Indonesian abattoirs A Brisbane-based academic is pushing for stun guns to be issued to every Indonesian abattoir by the Australian Government to ensure live-export cattle are slaughtered humanely. Territory statehood convention a politician-free zone Territorians will be able to vote for people to represent them at the Constitutional Convention on Northern Territory Statehood.
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NRL Preview: Round 15 McIlroy takes charge at US Open Hodges to miss Dragons clash Bradshaw announces retirement Ponting backs Katich's criticism of selectors
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Fish study reveals battle of the sexes Researchers have discovered an ongoing gender battle in the cleaner fish species which can lead to males punishing females for eating too much. LulzSec leaks Australians' passwords Australian Government departments, universities and schools appear to have been caught up in the actions of the notorious LulzSec hacker group. Wagga wine jobs axed after funding slashed It has been confirmed eight jobs are being cut at the wine research centre in Wagga Wagga.
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Carbon tax rift emerges between Labor, Greens A meeting today between the Government and the Greens on climate change has broken up quickly amid reports of serious disagreement between the two parties. Water boss hoses down price rise fears The Tasmanian Water and Sewerage Corporation has confirmed it will increase prices by 10 per cent next year. Desal workers stage snap strike More than 1,000 workers have walked off the job at the Wonthaggi desalination plant in protest over retrenchments and the hiring of interstate workers.
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