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Ash cloud grounds Sydney, Canberra flights The Chilean volcanic ash cloud is again wreaking havoc on air travel around the country, forcing the cancellation of flights in Adelaide, Canberra and Sydney. Wild weather hits southern Australia Thousands of homes are without power as gale force winds and blizzard conditions bear down on southern Australia, with the wild weather expected to continue well into the morning. Assad refuses to reform under 'chaos' President Bashar al-Assad has vowed not to reform Syria under "chaos" but says dialogue could lead to a new constitution. Liberal presidency battle hots up There are renewed tensions inside the Liberal Party in the battle for the federal presidency. Australia can't force Indonesia to stun cattle Agriculture Minister Joe Ludwig will leave Indonesia with no deal in place on how animal welfare standards will be implemented when Australian cattle are shipped for slaughter.
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What has the boom ever done for us? While all the focus is on the anniversary of the knifing of St Kevin, another milestone is slipping through unnoticed: the scrapping of his proposed Resource Rent Tax. In the face of the mining industry's $20 million blitz, Gillard sued for peace, settling on a more modest package that is still working its way through the legislative process. Twelve months on, for all the noise from the mining lobby, this week's Essential Report suggests very few Australians see themselves deriving any personal benefit from the boom. Talking with the Taliban: too much too soon? Both Presidents Hamid Karzai and Barack Obama have reached a point of desperation about finding a way out of their increased vulnerability in Afghanistan. The Afghan leader feels the heat as the time draws closer to the beginning of the American troop withdrawal next month. The US leader has lost public support and financial strength to continue the war. The path chosen is to open peace talks with the Taliban and their affiliates after fighting them as terrorists for a decade. Can this approach work? BDS a last resort counter to Israeli exceptionalism Faced with the intractable problem of Zionism the BDS campaign represents a last resort for those who wish to find a solution to the real question at the heart of Israel's political reality. European Debt Crisis: Backsliding In the final part of his analysis of Europe's debt crisis Satyajit Das concludes that rather than amputating a gangrenous limb, European leaders now risk poisoning the entire body. Crocodile compassion on a sea of hypocrisy From the debate over asylum seekers to the Dalai Lama, the Coalition's criticism of the Government smells of hypocrisy. For well over a decade the Coalition has used every trick in the book and invented several new ones to convince the Australian public that asylum seekers are not the victims of organised crime but the perpetrators of it - insidious invaders who threaten our culture, our values - our very way of life.
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Torched car linked to botched airport heist Police believe they have found the getaway car used in a botched robbery outside Sydney Airport yesterday. Syrians sceptical despite reform promise After two months of public silence, Syrian president Bashar al-Assad has addressed the nation, blaming anti-government protests on a small group of "saboteurs". Liberal presidency battle hots up There are renewed tensions inside the Liberal Party in the battle for the federal presidency.
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Syrians sceptical despite reform promise After two months of public silence, Syrian president Bashar al-Assad has addressed the nation, blaming anti-government protests on a small group of "saboteurs". Jackass stuntman dies in fiery crash US comedy stunt television show Jackass lost one of its stars overnight when Ryan Dunn, known for his death-defying and often car-related pranks, died in a car accident, MTV said. Australia can't force Indonesia to stun cattle Agriculture Minister Joe Ludwig will leave Indonesia with no deal in place on how animal welfare standards will be implemented when Australian cattle are shipped for slaughter.
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CSG benefits may not be 'ticket to prosperity' Economic experts say the benefits of coal seam gas (CSG) projects in southern Queensland may be exaggerated. Radiation testing for Japanese car shipment A shipment of cars arriving in New South Wales from Japan will be tested to ensure they have not been exposed to radiation from the Fukushima nuclear power plant. Ash cloud grounds Sydney, Canberra flights The Chilean volcanic ash cloud is again wreaking havoc on air travel around the country, forcing the cancellation of flights in Adelaide, Canberra and Sydney.
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Assembly to welcome first Indigenous MLA There will be a ceremonial start to the sitting week today as the ACT Legislative Assembly welcomes its newest member. High Court to consider ACT, Queanbeyan water stoush A five-year battle between Queanbeyan City Council and the ACT Government over water charges will go before the High Court today. Liberal presidency battle hots up There are renewed tensions inside the Liberal Party in the battle for the federal presidency.
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Schiavone keeps lid on resurgent Dokic Sea Eagles snatch win from Eels Thurston facing Origin III ban Buddy facing one-match ban Nadal beats Wimbledon rain
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Pipis disappear from Hunter beaches A Port Stephens-based recreational fisherman is blaming the New South Wales Fisheries Department for the virtual depletion of pipi stocks along the coast. CSIRO website lets public decide on climate change The CSIRO has launched a website that allows people to see the raw data of greenhouse gases for themselves, as debate continues to rage over the merits of climate change science. Antarctic centre on track A University of Tasmania professor believes a new centre on Hobart's waterfront is critical to the organisation's research into Antarctic and marine studies.
Environment	More Environment Stories >
CSG benefits may not be 'ticket to prosperity' Economic experts say the benefits of coal seam gas (CSG) projects in southern Queensland may be exaggerated. Radiation testing for Japanese car shipment A shipment of cars arriving in New South Wales from Japan will be tested to ensure they have not been exposed to radiation from the Fukushima nuclear power plant. High Court to consider ACT, Queanbeyan water stoush A five-year battle between Queanbeyan City Council and the ACT Government over water charges will go before the High Court today.
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