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PM says no change to Afghanistan troop levels Prime Minister Julia Gillard says the US withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan will not mean a reduction in the number of Australians deployed in the wartorn country. Gillard's record since Rudd knifing under fire A year on from Prime Minister Julia Gillard's takeover from Kevin Rudd, there was a sense of inevitability about Question Time today. Telstra signs $11b deal with NBN Telstra has confirmed it has signed an $11 billion deal with the NBN Co to allow the new high-speed broadband network to use Telstra's existing network and infrastructure. Heritage-listed hotel ablaze in central Canberra A large fire is burning at the heritage-listed Diamant Hotel in the central Canberra suburb of Acton. Monckton's Nazi jibe over the top: Abbott Tony Abbott has moved to distance himself from controversial comments by British politician Lord Christopher Monckton, but says he is still happy to appear at an upcoming mining industry conference which will also host the prominent climate change sceptic.
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The beginning of the end in Afghanistan Two years ago Afghanistan was a "war of necessity". But in a nationally televised speech lasting less than 15 minutes, Barack Obama has attempted to press the reset button. Why now? Almost ten years after September 11, you could say America's greatest fear is no longer terrorism, but economic ruin. Staying the course The operation launched to remove the Taliban from Afghanistan now looks likely to end in their restoration. Why should Australians keep dying merely to improve the US's bargaining position with them? The PM and the Peter Principle Like many who are promoted above their level of competence, there is a sense that Gillard finds the complexities and challenges of being Prime Minister a notch above the level she is most comfortable with. Mental health discussion: Good Luck Magistrate Maloney Although funding is now trickling through for mental health support, in polite society and in schools and workplaces the subject is largely off limits. Sing for your supper or out on your arts Like their British counterparts, Australian universities are largely funded from the public purse. Like their British counterparts, the arts and humanities departments have come to be dominated by a self-perpetuating Leftist clique that ruthlessly suppresses internal dissent. Perhaps we should follow the UK government's suit and take our tenured radicals off the public teat.
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Resources, banks weigh on local market The local share market has closed around two thirds of a per cent lower, weighed down by losses in resource and financial stocks over uncertainty about the strength of overseas markets. Heritage-listed hotel ablaze in central Canberra A large fire is burning at the heritage-listed Diamant Hotel in the central Canberra suburb of Acton. Gillard's record since Rudd knifing under fire A year on from Prime Minister Julia Gillard's takeover from Kevin Rudd, there was a sense of inevitability about Question Time today.
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PM says no change to Afghanistan troop levels Prime Minister Julia Gillard says the US withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan will not mean a reduction in the number of Australians deployed in the wartorn country. Controversy over PNG minister's reappointment Concerns have arisen in Papua New Guinea about the reappointment of a politician facing misconduct charges. NZ offers to buy 5,000 quake-hit homes The New Zealand government will spend up to $500 million buying the quake-damaged properties of homeowners in Christchurch.
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Resources, banks weigh on local market The local share market has closed around two thirds of a per cent lower, weighed down by losses in resource and financial stocks over uncertainty about the strength of overseas markets. Renewable energy regime already costing utilities The Power and Water Corporation says it is already paying $8 million dollars a year to meet federal renewable energy requirements, before a carbon tax is introduced. Aurora staff begin work bans About 150 disgruntled Tasmanian power workers have rallied in Hobart as they step up their campaign for better pay.
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Renewable energy regime already costing utilities The Power and Water Corporation says it is already paying $8 million dollars a year to meet federal renewable energy requirements, before a carbon tax is introduced. Marine park moratorium for NSW The New South Wales Government has agreed to halt the creation of any new marine parks in the state until at least the end of the year. Aurora staff begin work bans About 150 disgruntled Tasmanian power workers have rallied in Hobart as they step up their campaign for better pay.
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Genia turns tables on Cooper Buddy must shed the bump: Clarkson Happy Thurston expected the worst Siddle called up for Australia A Holmes among string of Tahs changes
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Renewable energy regime already costing utilities The Power and Water Corporation says it is already paying $8 million dollars a year to meet federal renewable energy requirements, before a carbon tax is introduced. Facebook harassment charge highlights lack of online rules The arrest of a Port Macquarie teenager after he allegedly created an anti-police Facebook page has not surprised some in the information technology industry. Healthy devil quarantine fence 'a goer' The Save the Tasmanian Devil program is one step closer to building a healthy devil stronghold in the state's north-west.
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Peace deal struck in Tasmanian forests The parties to Tasmania's forest peace talks have reached an agreement. Central Council investigates plans for a new eco-tourism resort Marine park moratorium for NSW The New South Wales Government has agreed to halt the creation of any new marine parks in the state until at least the end of the year.
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