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N Korean children begging, army starving: exclusive Footage shot inside North Korea and obtained by the ABC has revealed the extent of chronic food shortages and malnutrition inside the secretive state. Fewer Australians back climate action: poll New research shows support for taking action on climate change is falling steeply. Tinkler's Ferarri stolen in midnight break-in Newcastle police are investigating the theft of a $500,000 Ferrari believed to belong to mining magnate Nathan Tinkler. Tobacco giant to challenge packaging laws Tobacco giant Philip Morris says it is launching a legal challenge to the Federal Government's plain packaging laws, and has warned any compensation bill could run to billions of dollars. Abbott rejects Treasury costing offer Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has accused Prime Minister Julia Gillard of using the Treasury as a political weapon after she offered him officials to cost his new tax plans.
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Telstra-NBN deal: doing the maths Telstra's deal with the NBN Co is effectively a sale and leaseback in which it knows what it's getting for the sale but doesn't know what it's paying in the 'lease'. The 30-year 'sale' agreement is for a total of $47 billion - not $9 billion as announced. That figure is a lesson in spin doctoring: it is the net present value (NPV) of a stream of cash payments using an absurdly high discount rate (10 per cent after tax). The $35.9 billion capital cost of the NBN, meanwhile, is actual nominal cash, not NPV. The only NBN monopoly seems to be on ignorance To claim that telco competition will end because of an 'NBN monopoly' is as silly as claiming there's no competition in the road transport because everyone has to use the same roads. Human rights complaint: moral victory the only hope David Hicks filed a complaint to the UN Human Rights Committee in September 2010. As is the way with such complaints, the best Hicks can hope for is a moral victory. Of man flu and female martyrdom Man flu is real. Perpetuated by the men who whinge about their maladies and the compassionate women who feverishly listen to them. Sorting the myth from the chaff on this silly Sackiversary The perception of an anxious, uncertain Prime Minister – shadowed perpetually by the man she deposed a year ago – dogs everything the Government does. And yet the reality is that we have a minority government in a productive parliament that has steadily passed bill after bill ... never mind the circus of distractions that has hogged the media stage. The once-contentious Budget even passed unscathed this week ... in case you missed it
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Holden questions future for Australian car production Car maker Holden says an end to the Federal Government's green car innovation fund puts some doubt over the long-term viability of Australia's car industry. Tobacco giant to challenge packaging laws Tobacco giant Philip Morris says it is launching a legal challenge to the Federal Government's plain packaging laws, and has warned any compensation bill could run to billions of dollars. Arrested cult leader may avoid return to Australia Agape cult leader Rocco Leo may not face justice in Australia despite his arrest in Fiji last week.
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Arrested cult leader may avoid return to Australia Agape cult leader Rocco Leo may not face justice in Australia despite his arrest in Fiji last week. Second Khmer Rouge trial set to begin The second trial against the leaders of Cambodia's brutal Khmer Rouge regime begins today in Phnom Penh. N Korean children begging, army starving: exclusive Footage shot inside North Korea and obtained by the ABC has revealed the extent of chronic food shortages and malnutrition inside the secretive state.
Business	More Business Stories >
Holden questions future for Australian car production Car maker Holden says an end to the Federal Government's green car innovation fund puts some doubt over the long-term viability of Australia's car industry. No plans to phase out five-cent coins The Federal Government says it is still too early to suggest the five-cent coin should be phased out. Brown says coal industry will be replaced Greens leader Bob Brown says ultimately the carbon price has to result in shutting down the coal industry.
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Report to detail LNG industry's housing efforts The State Government is about to publish a quarterly report to give an overview of liquefied natural gas (LNG) companies and their commitments to build housing and infrastructure in Gladstone in the state's central region. Arrested cult leader may avoid return to Australia Agape cult leader Rocco Leo may not face justice in Australia despite his arrest in Fiji last week. Cuts 'will significantly impact' spy operations Some of the nation's spy agencies are feeling the pressure of the Federal Government's efficiency dividend with a report recommending a review of the impact it is having on operational activities.
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Ratten blasts Carlton for being cute Stuart fears Origin III ambush Vettel takes sixth win of season in Valencia AFL kept drug info secret: Charles Craig committed to Crows' cause
Science & Technology	More Science & Technology Stories >
Academic criticises turtle deaths speculation A university researcher says minority groups are overshadowing the debate about marine animal deaths near Gladstone in central Queensland. LulzSec declares hacking rampage over Half-a-dozen computer hackers calling themselves Lulz Security have announced they are disbanding their group after launching a series of attacks on the CIA and other prominent websites. Teen hacker refused bail A British teenager accused of attacking websites as part of an international hacking group has been remanded in custody despite being diagnosed with autism.
Environment	More Environment Stories >
Academic criticises turtle deaths speculation A university researcher says minority groups are overshadowing the debate about marine animal deaths near Gladstone in central Queensland. Fewer Australians back climate action: poll New research shows support for taking action on climate change is falling steeply. Abbott rejects Treasury costing offer Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has accused Prime Minister Julia Gillard of using the Treasury as a political weapon after she offered him officials to cost his new tax plans.
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