Australia's real Pacific solution

Guards at Australia's detention centre on Manus island are ordered to carry hooked knives. Source: AAP GUARDS at Australia's detention centre on Manus island are ordered to carry hooked knives. The knives are used to cut ropes when asylum...

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Nats will do better at re-run poll: Joyce

THE Nationals will improve their performance at the re-run West Australian Senate election, Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce says. The party - which began in the west - missed out on a seat at the September poll because of preference deals...

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No sweet tooth for Australian cake champ

FOR an award-winning cake decorator who spends Monday to Friday surrounded by the temptations of her sugary creations, Jacquie Goldstaiz's palate is a blessing in disguise. You have reached your daily Guest Accesslimit of 2* FREE ARTICLES. REGISTER...

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Palmer contradicts PUP Senate candidate

CLIVE Palmer has been pounced on for contradicting his lead candidate for the West Australian Senate election over renewable energy targets. Palmer United Party's Dio Wang said on Tuesday that the existing Renewable Energy Target (RET), which...

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NGA director Ron Radford retires

THE National Gallery of Australia's director has announced his retirement. Ron Radford will have served close to a decade in the gallery's top job when he leaves at the end of September. During his time as director, Dr Radford has overseen...

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Aust, Indon talks herald new co-operation

AUSTRALIA is leaving what could have been potentially delicate Jakarta defence talks with new opportunities for co-operation - a bright spot in what has been a bleak time for the bilateral relationship. You have reached your daily Guest Accesslimit...

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School canteens break sugar rules: expert

A nutrition expert says school canteens are breaking the rules by selling sugary drinks and lollies. Source: AAP SCHOOL canteens are breaking the rules by selling sugary drinks and lollies, says a nutrition expert who is calling for a revamp...

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Bungling Labor gets Sinodinos' scalp

Despite bungling its plan to bring down Arthur Sinodinos, Labor has got its first ministerial scalp. Source: AAP LABOR managed to finish the day with a ministerial scalp of sorts, but not before it bungled its parliamentary strategy to bring...

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No breakthrough in ties at Jakarta talks

DEFENCE Minister David Johnston has underscored respect for sovereignty and intelligence-sharing at a Jakarta forum, where future opportunities to defrost the bilateral relationship were flagged. You have reached your daily Guest Accesslimit of...

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Rio ups bailout package for Nhulunbuy

Rio Tinto says it will increase its support package for eastern Arnhem Land to attract new activity. Source: AAP THE Northern Territory government has again asked the commonwealth to provide funds to help bail out the ailing community of Nhulunbuy...

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Foil dangers overlooked in pink batts mess

The royal commission into the Rudd government's home insulation program is set to resume. Source: AAP FOIL insulation was never considered a dangerous choice early in the Rudd government's home insulation scheme, despite the material being...

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Stones cancel show after Scott's death

THE Rolling Stones have cancelled a show in Australia as a devastated Mick Jagger reportedly rushed to New York after his longtime girlfriend, American fashion designer to the stars L'Wren Scott, was found dead in her apartment. You have reached...

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Asylum seekers speak of towbacks

PEOPLE smugglers want to keep sending asylum seekers to Australia but a man who has made two failed attempts says the trauma of being forced into an orange lifeboat and returned to Indonesia is too much. Iranian Arash Sedigh and his wife Azi...

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Gun expert testifies at Pistorius trial

MONTHS before he killed his girlfriend, Oscar Pistorius described how he drew his gun and went into "combat mode" after hearing the noise of a possible intruder at home, which turned out to be a laundry machine, a South African guns expert has told the...

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Labor wants science involved in politics

Bill Shorten says scientists need to be more involved in political debates about science funding. Source: AAP FEDERAL Opposition Leader Bill Shorten wants scientists to become more involved in politics, and they want specialist advisers in...

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Baby sisters in hospital after collision

TWO baby sisters are in a serious but stable condition after the hatchback they were travelling in collided with a NSW Fire and Rescue truck driving in the same direction on the Pacific Highway in Sydney's north. A 17-month-old girl sustained...

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20,000 Sydney homes lose power in storm

STRONG winds have lashed the NSW coast, cutting power to about 20,000 homes in Sydney's north and 19,000 on the Central Coast. You have reached your daily Guest Accesslimit of 2* FREE ARTICLES. REGISTER FOR FREE To continue reading *Subject to...

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