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Malaysia refugee deal facing High Court test The Federal Government's refugee swap deal with Malaysia is under legal challenge after lawyers launched a High Court action on behalf of a woman and her four-year-old son being held on Christmas Island. Cracks show in climate change committee The Federal Government's Multi-Party Climate Change Committee will meet again this morning amid growing signs of tension. US issues warning to new Al Qaeda chief The Obama administration is playing down the appointment of Ayman al-Zawahiri as Al Qaeda's new leader, warning the Egyptian to expect a similar fate to his slain predecessor Osama bin Laden. Sexting congressman Weiner resigns New York Democrat Anthony Weiner, who was caught up in a weeks-long lewd internet sex scandal, has resigned this morning. Rough night's sleep for top CEOs Some of Australia's top CEOs and leading politicians have had a taste of what it would be like if their lives hit rock bottom.
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But Ross, who has an economy-wide carbon tax? The Productivity Commission has provided a simple answer to the question, 'How many countries have economy-wide carbon taxes?' Answer: no-one does. No other country actually does what Garnaut proposes. This, you would think, poses something of a problem. True, other countries are taking action - as is Australia. In fact, at the last budget some of the Australian policies were actually wound back. But the notion of decisive victory is not a victory for Garnaut. Caught between Malaysia and a hard heart When we arrived at Question Time yesterday, lo did the heavens open and what we discovered is that very day in Australia, democracy was destroyed. The quest for a two-state solution I belong to the 70 per cent of the Israeli population in favour of a two-state solution, but the global BDS movement obfuscates the objective of achieving this. Professional politician or opportunist carpetbagger? In her many endeavours to gain political office Pauline Hanson has cornered her very own welfare payment system: win or lose she gets paid. Labor's resolve strengthened by JWH's GST As the first anniversary of the demise of Kevin Rudd approaches, this week's Newspoll shows the Prime Minister's personal support at a record low. But John Howard's 2001 GST turnaround set the precedent of a written-off government coming from behind to win. By sticking with its key policies and its leader Labor will be hoping they can achieve the same thing.
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Ponting shocked by Katich axing Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting says he was shocked by Cricket Australia's decision to sack Simon Katich from the national team. Rough night's sleep for top CEOs Some of Australia's top CEOs and leading politicians have had a taste of what it would be like if their lives hit rock bottom. Wall St rebounds after volatile trading Uncertainty about the debt situation in Greece set the stage for another unpleasant US trading session overnight, but stocks on Wall Street managed a late turnaround.
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Black hole shreds star in feeding frenzy A monster black hole shredded a sun-like star, producing a strangely long-lasting flash of gamma rays that probably will not be seen again in a million years, astronomers say. US issues warning to new Al Qaeda chief The Obama administration is playing down the appointment of Ayman al-Zawahiri as Al Qaeda's new leader, warning the Egyptian to expect a similar fate to his slain predecessor Osama bin Laden. Assange says house arrest hampering WikiLeaks After six months under house arrest, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has admitted his detention is hampering the work of the website.
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Bus drivers threaten more strikes The union representing bus drivers on Queensland's Sunshine Coast says it will take more industrial action unless a meeting can resolve the issue. Cattle export ban sparks fears for sheep trade Queensland sheep producers say they are concerned about the future of the live export trade, in light of the suspension of cattle exports to Indonesia. Wall St rebounds after volatile trading Uncertainty about the debt situation in Greece set the stage for another unpleasant US trading session overnight, but stocks on Wall Street managed a late turnaround.
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Premier backs race track loan Tasmanian Premier Lara Giddings has admitted she authorised a loan of more than $13 million to the racing industry knowing that they could not pay it back. Bus drivers threaten more strikes The union representing bus drivers on Queensland's Sunshine Coast says it will take more industrial action unless a meeting can resolve the issue. Immigration landmark secures parliamentary site A site has been secured in Canberra's Parliamentary Triangle for a controversial landmark to acknowledge the contribution of migrants to Australia.
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Ponting shocked by Katich axing Stosur battles into Eastbourne semis Stuart's Origin plea unlikely Hird drops five players for Roos clash Eade, Craig vow to fight for their jobs
Science & Technology	More Science & Technology Stories >
Research plan to set ANU above the rest Australian National University (ANU) vice-chancellor Ian Young has unveiled a 10-year vision for the institution, which includes dramatically boosting research. Hackers convicted of stealing Gaga songs Two young hackers have been convicted in Germany of stealing new songs from stars such as Lady Gaga and Mariah Carey and offering them for sale on the internet, a court said. Black hole shreds star in feeding frenzy A monster black hole shredded a sun-like star, producing a strangely long-lasting flash of gamma rays that probably will not be seen again in a million years, astronomers say.
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Cracks show in climate change committee The Federal Government's Multi-Party Climate Change Committee will meet again this morning amid growing signs of tension. Victorian bushfire smoke circled Earth for months Smoke from the 2009 Victoria bushfires travelled high into the stratosphere and circled the Earth for more than three months, a new study has found. Independents vent fury over carbon ad spend Independent MPs Rob Oakeshott and Tony Windsor have hit out at the Government's announcement that it will spend $12 million on an advertising campaign spruiking its carbon pricing scheme.
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