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Deadly blasts rocks Cyprus naval base At least 11 people were killed in huge blasts which rocked the main Greek Cypriot naval base at Zygi in the south of the Mediterranean island early on Monday, state media said. Qantas pilots vote for industrial action Qantas pilots have agreed to take industrial action for the first time in 45 years. Murder trial hears man died in a metal box A court has heard a convicted Sydney drug dealer was locked in a metal box before being chopped into pieces and thrown into a river nearly a decade ago. Christmas Islander's shock as boat smashed A resident has told the coronial inquest into the Christmas Island boat tragedy how he felt shocked and helpless as dozens of people were tossed into the water when their boat was smashed onto rocks. Renewable sector aims for new jobs Australia's renewable industry is hoping to use the $10 billion outlined in the Federal Government's carbon tax package to expand new technologies.
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A local News of the World? What's to stop it? Given the recent events in Britain, and the even more concentrated power of News Limited in the Australian landscape, a new rationale for the regulation of media diversity presses itself upon us. It is not just about making space for a range of voices in public debate, but about maintaining our capacity to hold to account some of the more powerful institutions in the country. The good, bad and ugly of the carbon tax plan The good news is the Government finally has a product to sell. The bad news is that it is only marginally about climate change. Woodchips no longer a renewable energy fuel Under Labor's carbon price package, native forest woodchips can no longer be counted as a renewable energy fuel. We want Gough! In November 1977, at an ALP election rally in Melbourne, the crowd chanted "We want Gough" with a full-throated loyalty and love for the man who had brought hope and optimism to their political experience. It was a chant from people who knew commitment, conviction and belief when they saw it. It was a chant that told of a political leader who wasn't going to persuade everybody but who damn well knew how to persuade them. A third of a century later, which of our current political leaders would dare hope for that? Know your neighbour It's not uncommon for people to die alone in their homes, but there are things we can do as a community to help.
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Lovett pleads not guilty to raping woman Former St Kilda footballer Andrew Lovett has pleaded not guilty to two charges of rape in a Victorian court. 100 still missing after Russia cruise ship sinking Russian officials say 11 people died when an overcrowded cruise ship carrying nearly 200 people capsized on the Volga river. Carbon tax will cut emissions: economists Economists say that, although the compensation measures may blunt the effectiveness of the carbon tax, it should still have the desired effect of encouraging people to rely less on high-polluting energy.
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100 still missing after Russia cruise ship sinking Russian officials say 11 people died when an overcrowded cruise ship carrying nearly 200 people capsized on the Volga river. Deadly blasts rocks Cyprus naval base At least 11 people were killed in huge blasts which rocked the main Greek Cypriot naval base at Zygi in the south of the Mediterranean island early on Monday, state media said. Royals head home after dazzling America British royal couple Prince William and his new wife Catherine headed home on Sunday after a 12-day north American tour, during which they were greeted as rock stars, and even outshone Hollywood celebrities.
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Tas Libs warning on carbon tax Tasmania's Liberal Senators have travelled to the north west of the state, to argue the carbon tax will be bad for business. Telstra wins battle to erect phone tower Telstra has won a legal battle to build a 24-metre phone tower at Larapinta in Alice Springs. Katter confident live cattle exports will resume The federal independent MP for Kennedy, Bob Katter, says he is confident the first live cattle exports could start again within the week.
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Tas Libs warning on carbon tax Tasmania's Liberal Senators have travelled to the north west of the state, to argue the carbon tax will be bad for business. Work begins on delayed secure care facility The construction of a secure care facility has begun at Alice Springs. Gold Coast still leaning towards Allconnex disconnect Gold Coast Deputy Mayor Daphne McDonald says the council is still inclined to end its relationship with south-east Queensland water retailer Allconnex.
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Reborn Radike in 'great nick' Walshy's Wrap: Round 16 Ottens faces one-match ban Diamonds win world championship Ablett hopeful of facing Tigers
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More focus urged on parasites' wildlife impact Australian and international scientists are this week in Cairns, in far north Queensland, to discuss the latest research into parasites carried by humans and animals. Atlantis docks at space station for last time The space shuttle Atlantis has docked at the International Space Station for the last time, and astronauts will now spend a week unloading a year's worth of supplies. Atlantis prepares to dock with space station The crew of Atlantis is preparing to link up with the International Space Station as part of the final mission of the US space shuttle program.
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Carbon tax will cut emissions: economists Economists say that, although the compensation measures may blunt the effectiveness of the carbon tax, it should still have the desired effect of encouraging people to rely less on high-polluting energy. Carbon tax could hit regional air services Regional airlines in Tasmania have warned they may have to cut air services to the bush, under the carbon tax. Carbon tax debate The Tasmanian Government is under pressure to detail how the state will benefit from the federal carbon tax.
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