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Ex-Defence chief to take lead in MH370 search

Former Australian Defence Force chief Angus Houston will take a leading role in coordinating the international search effort for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

The retired Air Chief Marshal will head a new Joint Agency Coordination Centre to be set up in Perth which will coordinate the mammoth search already underway to find the missing plane.

His role will be to maintain clear lines of communication between all of the international partners as well as with the families of the passengers, many of whom are expected to travel to Australia as the search progresses.

Malaysia however will still hold its responsibility for the search under international law.

Chinese and Australian ships searching for the jet in the southern Indian Ocean have retrieved a number of objects, but so far nothing recovered has been confirmed as being related to MH370.

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How to spread gay rights beyond the West

While the march of gay rights continues across the West, in parts of the world they are going backwards, with states hardening their repression of people on the basis of their sexuality.

It is tempting to express outrage at abuses done in the name of protecting morality, but indignation is not the basis for good policy.

We need strategic reflection on the best way to promote greater acceptance of sexual diversity in a world where too often it has become a touchstone for fear, prejudice and hatred.

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Taliban insurgents killed during Afghan election commission attack

Afghan officials say they have retaken full control of the Independent Election Commission (IEC) building in Kabul, which was attacked by Taliban insurgents.

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World

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Taliban insurgents killed during Afghan election commission attack

Afghan officials say they have retaken full control of the Independent Election Commission (IEC) building in Kabul, which was attacked by Taliban insurgents.

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Business

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Hockey says states support asset sale plan

Treasurer Joe Hockey says he has won the support of his state counterparts for the mass privatisation of government-owned assets in exchange for federal funding for new roads, ports and rail lines.

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Thai anti-government protesters stage mass rally

Thousands of anti-government protesters have resumed demonstrations in Thailand's capital Bangkok calling for the resignation of prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

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Sport

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Port dominant in Showdown win over Crows

Port Adelaide is king of South Australia after a commanding 55-point win over the Adelaide Crows.

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Science and Technology

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MH370 search: 8 things you might not know about black boxes

MH370's black box isn't black, and time is running out to find it. Find out why.

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Environment

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Elders claim lack of consultation on $2bn irrigation plan

Traditional owners in North Queensland say there has been a lack of consultation over plans to build one of the country's biggest irrigation schemes in the Gilbert River catchment.

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