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ALP left will only back refugee deal if UN does Labor Senator Doug Cameron has reiterated that the party's left faction will only support the Federal Government's proposed asylum seeker swap deal with Malaysia if it is backed by the UN's refugee agency. Qld Labor backs same-sex marriage The Queensland ALP state conference has passed a motion calling for changes to the party's national platform in support of same-sex marriage. Tripoli strike kills civilians: Libyan officials Libyan officials said about seven civilians were killed in a NATO air strike in eastern Tripoli in the early hours of Sunday morning. Labor MP rejects coup anniversary tensions Labor Senator Doug Cameron has played down tensions in the Federal Government over the performance of the Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd. 444kg of cocaine seized from luxury yacht Argentine police seized 444 kilograms of cocaine and a number of weapons from a luxury US-flagged yacht anchored in the port of the capital on Friday.
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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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Tigers lose Marshall as Storm go top Melbourne climbed to the summit of the NRL with a 12-4 win over the Tigers at Leichhardt Oval on Sunday afternoon. Swans no match for Blues Carlton put in a complete performance to outmuscle Sydney by 34 points at Docklands on Sunday and continue its ever-improving season. Qld Labor backs same-sex marriage The Queensland ALP state conference has passed a motion calling for changes to the party's national platform in support of same-sex marriage.
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Tripoli strike kills civilians: Libyan officials Libyan officials said about seven civilians were killed in a NATO air strike in eastern Tripoli in the early hours of Sunday morning. ALP left will only back refugee deal if UN does Labor Senator Doug Cameron has reiterated that the party's left faction will only support the Federal Government's proposed asylum seeker swap deal with Malaysia if it is backed by the UN's refugee agency. 444kg of cocaine seized from luxury yacht Argentine police seized 444 kilograms of cocaine and a number of weapons from a luxury US-flagged yacht anchored in the port of the capital on Friday.
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Popemobile may become green machine Mercedes-Benz is making a greener hybrid Popemobile for Benedict XVI, the Wirtschaftswoche weekly paper reports. Chamber slams trading laws as frustrating and confusing Western Australia's business lobby says a series of changes to the state's retail trading laws are frustrating retailers and confusing customers. Fairfax boss defends paywalls The head of Fairfax Media, Greg Hywood, says it is necessary to make people pay for some of the company's non-print content in order to maintain business.
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School closure process criticised The state government's consultation process to close up to 20 schools has been described as a "sham". Iemma gunning for federal seat: report Former New South Wales premier Morris Iemma could be swapping state politics for Federal Parliament. Jones quits ministry to battle Newman Queensland Labor MP Kate Jones, who will be running directly against LNP Leader Campbell Newman, has quit State Cabinet to focus on the state election.
Sport	More Sport Stories >
Demons crush travel-sick Dockers Inept Bulldogs surrender to Sharks Swans no match for Blues Riewoldt suffering a lonely demise Gallop flags rep schedule changes
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LulzSec wants to avenge Sega attack Japanese computer games publisher Sega has joined the rapidly growing club of video game companies whose computer systems have been hacked by cyber criminals. Online storage leaves companies open to hackers Cyber security experts are warning that the growing practice of sharing and storing information online could make more companies and institutions vulnerable to attack from hackers. 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.
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Increasing pressure for green compromise on forests There's increasing pressure on environment groups to compromise in negotiations for Tasmania's forest peace deal. Popemobile may become green machine Mercedes-Benz is making a greener hybrid Popemobile for Benedict XVI, the Wirtschaftswoche weekly paper reports. Solar power stations set for NSW, Qld The Federal Government has announced three quarters of a billion dollars in funding for two major solar power stations that will go ahead in regional New South Wales and Queensland.
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