UK teacher tells of Kruger elephant attack

A BRITISH teacher who suffered a serious leg injury when an elephant tore through her car in South Africa has told how she desperately tried to drive away. Sarah Brooks, who works at the Sir John Gleed School in Lincolnshire, and her South African...

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Jury sides with Love in trial over tweet

A US jury has rejected a defamation case against Courtney Love over a Twitter post that suggested one of her lawyers had been "bought off" for not pursuing a lawsuit over her late husband's estate. The verdict came after roughly three hours of...

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Starbucks profit jumps, sales growth slows

Starbucks says its quarterly profit is up 25 per cent, following stronger sales around the world. Source: AAP STARBUCKS says its quarterly profit is up 25 per cent, thanks to lower coffee costs and stronger sales around the world. The Seattle-based...

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Alcohol and drugs body slams funding cut

ADCA says recent alcohol-related violence highlights the need for government funding. Source: AAP THE federal government's decision to defund the Alcohol and Other Drugs Council of Australia is "short-sighted" at a time when Australia is...

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United Airlines posts 4Q profit of $US140m

THE parent of United Airlines has earned $US140 million ($A158.60 million) in the fourth quarter, as more passengers flew and paid more for their tickets. You have reached your daily Guest Accesslimit of 2* FREE ARTICLES. REGISTER FOR FREE To...

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I never meant to hurt anyone: mall gunman

THE gunman who sent Brisbane's central pedestrian mall into lockdown last year says he never meant to hurt anyone. Lee Matthew Hillier, 35, told the Brisbane District Court he had no reason to cause fear to innocent bystanders when he took an...

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Problems pile up for security contractor

THE list of embarrassments besetting security contractor Serco is growing on a daily basis, including prisoners and asylum seekers breaking out of custody under their officers' watch. You have reached your daily Guest Accesslimit of 2* FREE ARTICLES....

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Wind change affects Kwinana bushfire

A bushfire continues to burn out of control in the City of Kwinana, threatening lives and homes. Source: AAP SIXTY firefighters are battling a bushfire in Perth's southern suburbs that is threatening lives and homes, and has so far burnt...

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$88 million extra cash for Customs "war"

The government will spend an extra $88 million for Customs and Border Protection cargo screening. Source: AAP THE federal government will spend an extra $88 million to boost the capacity of Customs and Border Protection Service (ACBPS) to...

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Kiev protest dispersed, death reported

Ukraine's opposition has accused President Viktor Yanukovych of fanning violent protests in Kiev. Source: AAP UKRAINIAN police have stormed protesters' barricades in Kiev as violent clashes erupted, and activists say one person has been shot...

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Measles warning in WA after two cases

WESTERN Australians have been warned to check their measles vaccination status after two adults with the disease were hospitalised last week. A woman in her 30s and a man in his 40s were hospitalised after being infected with measles during...

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US man speaks to reporters in N Korea

A US missionary who has been jailed in North Korea for more than a year has appeared before reporters and is appealing to the US government to do its best to secure his release. The missionary, Kenneth Bae, made the comments on Monday at what...

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NSW govt to cancel mining licences

A COAL company embroiled in an ICAC inquiry has reacted angrily to plans by Premier Barry O'Farrell to introduce legislation to cancel coal mine exploration licences for Doyles Creek, Mt Penny and Glendon Brook. You have reached your daily Guest...

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Detention centres are 'dysfunctional'

THREE asylum seekers escaped a Western Australia detention centre in 45 seconds last week, exposing major security flaws at the facility, a leaked report has revealed. The January 12 breakout was the third escape from the Yongah Hill Detention...

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Emergency warning as NSW fires flare up

RESIDENTS in a NSW town under threat from grass fires that have intensified following a southwesterly wind change are being advised to take shelter. An emergency warning was issued on Sunday night for the Hebden Road grass fires near Singleton,...

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