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UN scathing of child policy under asylum deal The UN refugee agency has dealt a blow to the Government's hopes of finalising a refugee swap deal with Malaysia, refusing to support it without changes. One confirmed dead in Auckland tunnel blast One person has been confirmed dead after a construction site explosion in the New Zealand city of Auckland. Nadal and Federer seal dream final Roger Federer stunned Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal beat Andy Murray as the four musketeers put on swashbuckling displays on Friday, with a classic duel still to come in Sunday's French Open final. Miner killed in underground mishap A man has died in mining accident at the Chain Valley Colliery on the New South Wales central coast. 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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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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Edwards denies breaking law in affair cover-up John Edwards, a Democratic hopeful for US president in 2008, has pleaded not guilty to using nearly $US1 million in illegal campaign funds to help cover up an affair that produced a child during his run for the White House. Miner killed in underground mishap A man has died in mining accident at the Chain Valley Colliery on the New South Wales central coast. Centuries-old Port Arthur prison diary found A snapshot of life at the Port Arthur convict prison during the 1800s has been uncovered in a Victorian estate.
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Edwards denies breaking law in affair cover-up John Edwards, a Democratic hopeful for US president in 2008, has pleaded not guilty to using nearly $US1 million in illegal campaign funds to help cover up an affair that produced a child during his run for the White House. UN scathing of child policy under asylum deal The UN refugee agency has dealt a blow to the Government's hopes of finalising a refugee swap deal with Malaysia, refusing to support it without changes. Tiananmen protesters still jailed, decades on Twenty-two years after China's bloody crackdown on pro-democracy protests, at least five people remain in jail for joining in the tumult.
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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. Sharp slowdown for US employment rate The US economy has been hit by more bad news, with employers hiring only 54,000 new workers in May - the fewest in eight months. Tiger cuts some domestic routes Tiger Airways says it is cutting back on flights to improve profitability and customer relations in Australia.
Politics	More Politics Stories >
UN scathing of child policy under asylum deal The UN refugee agency has dealt a blow to the Government's hopes of finalising a refugee swap deal with Malaysia, refusing to support it without changes. Labor MPs break ranks over Malaysia deal Western Australian Labor MPs say their federal counterparts have lost their moral compass and have urged them to take a more compassionate approach to children and pregnant mothers seeking asylum. New national park 18 years in making The Northern Territory Government has created a new national park south-east of Tennant Creek.
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Nadal and Federer seal dream final Eels, Dragons finish in thrilling draw Dees romp home to shock Bombers Bulls edge Waratahs to boost play-off hopes Gallen calls out Sharks after Broncos rout
Science & Technology	More Science & Technology Stories >
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. FBI investigates China Gmail attacks The United States government is investigating Google's allegations a cyber-spying campaign originated in China.
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Environment groups celebrate Goolawah National Park expansion Crescent Head environmental groups are celebrating after this week's announcement that the Goolawah National Park is to be expanded. Greens call for a stop to coal seam gas mining The Greens have moved to put a stop to controversial coal seam gas mining projects across the state. Enviro awards A philanthropist and a not-for-profit organisation who joined forces to buy bushland have won two major gongs at Tasmania's Environmental Excellence Awards.
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