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Digger killed in arms dump raid An Australian combat engineer was shot and killed by insurgents during a special forces patrol in the north of Afghanistan's Helmand province on Monday night, Defence Chief Angus Houston has confirmed. Strauss-Kahn pleads not guilty Former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn was jeered as he turned up to a Manhattan court to plead not guilty to trying to rape a hotel housekeeper. Thousands expected to honour shot policeman Police from around Australia are gathering on Queensland's Gold Coast to honour Senior Constable Damian Leeding at his funeral today, who was shot during an armed robbery last week. Swan accused of bypassing climate committee The Greens have accused Treasurer Wayne Swan of "bad faith" in releasing Treasury modelling on the carbon tax before showing it to them. Tearful US congressman admits to explicit photos A US congressman long ridiculed for sharing the same name as a slang word for penis has tearfully admitted sending pictures of his privates to young female fans online.
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Industry policy: not sexy, but it might be a winner After yet another week where politics was dominated by climate change and asylum seekers an issue that many thought went out of fashion with the Cold War trumps both: the protection of Australian jobs and industries. Despite unemployment sitting at historic low levels, this week's Essential Report shows industry protection is the sleeping giant of the national debate, trailing only economic management and health as a voter priority. Unity the key for new Indigenous congress As it gathers for the first time, the new National Congress of Australia's First Peoples does so under a dark cloud of criticism. End live exports, destroy livelihoods It's understandable that the public might want to see an end to live exports but it would be catastrophic for the industry. Livelihoods would be destroyed. Are we a country of racists? The ongoing debate about whether Australia is a racist country doesn't seem to be coming to an end. Personal experience can often expose the danger of generalisations. Leading from way behind Alaska, from which I have just returned, can be a pretty quirky place; it is, after all, the state which elected Sarah Palin governor. But in one respect at least its citizens are completely rational: they have no doubts about the reality of climate change. In Australia, the debate is muddied by self-interest, propaganda and outright lies. Politics not policy is what is driving government, opposition, and the public's increasing displeasure with both.
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Virgin enters long-term relationship with Singapore Virgin Australia has announced a long-term partnership with Singapore Airlines, which will enable the carriers to code share on each other's international and domestic flights. Swan accused of bypassing climate committee The Greens have accused Treasurer Wayne Swan of "bad faith" in releasing Treasury modelling on the carbon tax before showing it to them. Pensioner loses life savings in Indian scam Consumer authorities are warning people about a telephone scam operating out of India that has cost a pensioner in Bunbury, south of Perth, her life savings.
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Virgin enters long-term relationship with Singapore Virgin Australia has announced a long-term partnership with Singapore Airlines, which will enable the carriers to code share on each other's international and domestic flights. Apple announces iCloud music service Apple CEO Steve Jobs strode back into the spotlight overnight to unveil the iCloud, a music-streaming service that the company hopes will power its next stage of growth and popularise web-based consumer services. Digger killed in arms dump raid An Australian combat engineer was shot and killed by insurgents during a special forces patrol in the north of Afghanistan's Helmand province on Monday night, Defence Chief Angus Houston has confirmed.
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Virgin enters long-term relationship with Singapore Virgin Australia has announced a long-term partnership with Singapore Airlines, which will enable the carriers to code share on each other's international and domestic flights. Xstrata praised for refinery closure consultation The State Government says Xstrata is doing a good job preparing the community for the closure of its copper smelter and refinery in northern Queensland. Economic outlook weighs on Wall Street Stocks in the United States extended their recent run of losses overnight and oil also slipped below $US100 a barrel, as investors continued to worry about how much momentum is left in the economic recovery.
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Disability support funding The Tasmania government has found another $500,000 to provide more tailored support funding for people with disabilities. Xstrata praised for refinery closure consultation The State Government says Xstrata is doing a good job preparing the community for the closure of its copper smelter and refinery in northern Queensland. Couple cop record $112K tree clearing fine A central Queensland couple have received the heftiest fine imposed in Queensland for illegally clearing trees.
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Uate facing Origin ban over tackle Thomas ruled out of Brownlow race Blues call up Minichiello for injured Dugan Kirsten to coach South Africa Hawk Hodge ready for Ling
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Apple announces iCloud music service Apple CEO Steve Jobs strode back into the spotlight overnight to unveil the iCloud, a music-streaming service that the company hopes will power its next stage of growth and popularise web-based consumer services. Questions raised over private blood banks Concerns are mounting about companies which offer parents private storage of their children's stem cells. Collider scientists close in on antimatter: study Scientists say they have trapped and stored atoms of antihydrogen for a record 16 minutes, a feat that promises deeper insights into the mysteries of antimatter.
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Livingston NP mineral exploration begins Farmers are taking close interest in a proposal to search for mineral deposits between The Rock and Holbrook. Swan accused of bypassing climate committee The Greens have accused Treasurer Wayne Swan of "bad faith" in releasing Treasury modelling on the carbon tax before showing it to them. Basin still struggling despite big flood It may have been a major event, but the recent floods through the Murray-Darling Basin have barely rated on the scale of big flood events this century.
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