Search on for NT crocodile victim

NORTHERN Territory police are searching for a man who is believed to have been snatched by a crocodile. Senior Sergeant Peter Lindfield says police received reports about 4pm (CST) on Saturday that the 24-year-old had been attacked by a crocodile...

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Factory ablaze in southeast Melbourne

Viewers on side with SlideShow SHOULD Grant Denyer's SlideShow be on the list of worst-ever Aussie TV programs? The critics say yes but the ratings suggest otherwise. Young kids are in seventh heaven SEVEN is the "golden age'' of childhood...

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Flood kills 76 in northeast China city

A RIVER flood triggered by torrential rains has killed 76 people in a northeast Chinese city, state media says. The official Xinhua News Agency said a memorial service was held on Saturday in the city of Fushun for the victims. It said another...

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Three dead after North Sea chopper crash

Three people are dead and a fourth is missing after a helicopter went down off the Shetland Islands. Source: AAP THREE people have been confirmed dead after a helicopter transporting employees between oil rigs in the North Sea ditched, Scottish...

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Malaysia govt can appeal Allah case: court

MALAYSIA'S government has won the right to appeal a court ruling allowing the country's non-Muslim minority to use the word "Allah" to refer to God. Appeal hearings are scheduled to start on September 10 to resolve the politically sensitive dispute...

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Detaining of refugees 'inhumane': UN

AUSTRALIA has been accused of almost 150 violations of international law by a United Nations committee for its "inhumane" indefinite detention of 46 refugees. The United Nations Human Rights Committee has called for the mainly Tamil refugees to...

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PetroChina 1H profit rises

STATE-OWNED PetroChina's half-year profit rose to nearly $US11 billion ($A12.31 billion) as Asia's biggest oil producer increased output of crude and natural gas. The company said on Thursday its results were also helped by smaller losses at...

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Gambaro tells forum she's for gay marriage

Liberal MP Teresa Gambaro says she'll vote for gay marriage if allowed a conscience vote. Source: AAP THE Liberal MP representing Queensland's most marginal federal seat has declared she would vote for gay marriage if the coalition allowed...

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Tourists safe from WA bushfire

ABOUT 200 tourists have returned to their accommodation after a bushfire in Western Australia's Kimberley region forced them to take refuge in nearby administration buildings. The fire near the five-star Kooljaman Tourist Resort at Cape Leveque...

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Rudd, Abbott in frank election debate

KEVIN Rudd and Tony Abbott had a frank exchange at the second leaders' debate, as the prime minister turned up the heat on the costing of the coalition's paid parental leave scheme. The opposition leader was narrowly voted the winner by the 105-member...

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Goward grilled in NSW parliament

NSW Community Services Minister Pru Goward has come under sustained opposition fire amid the continued fallout over conflicting child protection worker numbers. The minister told a budget estimates hearing last week she wasn't aware of a draft...

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33 killed in bus accident in Malaysia

A passenger bus has plunged into a deep ravine in Malaysia, killing at least 33 people. Source: AAP A PASSENGER bus has plunged into a deep ravine while travelling downhill near a Malaysian highland resort, killing 33 people, an official...

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Pedestrian killed in NSW truck crash

A MAN has been fatally hit by a truck in southern NSW. The pedestrian was stuck by the truck on the northbound lane of the Hume Highway near Albury about 6.15pm (AEST) on Tuesday. A section of the highway at Thurgoona has been closed as a result...

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Shorten stands by Rudd leadership switch

Kevin Rudd's (R) return to the leadership has made Labor more competitive, MP Bill Shorten says. Source: AAP FEDERAL Labor frontbencher Bill Shorten says his decision to switch support to Kevin Rudd from Julia Gillard was a "tough call",...

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European stocks drop on Fed speculation

EUROPEAN stock markets have fallen with speculation growing that the US Federal Reserve will start scaling back its stimulus program. The mining sector was hit on Tuesday as newly-merged mining giant Glencore Xstrata revealed it plunged to a near...

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Radioactive water leak at Japanese plant

Tonnes of radioactive water has leaked from tanks at the Fukushima Daiichi plant, operators say. Source: AAP ABOUT 300 tonnes of radioactive water has leaked from storage tanks at a damaged nuclear power plant in Japan, the operator says....

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Kogan 'muscled' out by telco heavies

Budget retailer Kogan Mobile says it has been "muscled out" of the industry by "telco heavyweights". Source: AAP BUDGET mobile phone retailer Kogan Mobile says it has been "muscled out" of the industry by "telco heavyweights". Telstra announced...

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Rudd turns to health, spending cuts

Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott are accusing each other of negative politics half way into the campaign. Source: AAP PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd has warned the coalition would scrap GP super clinics and Medicare Local centres, as he fended off claims...

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Hong Kong stocks close 0.24% lower

HONG Kong shares ended 0.24 per cent lower on Monday following losses on Wall Street last week, while investors bet the US Federal Reserve will soon start winding down its stimulus program. The benchmark Hang Seng Index fell 54.11 points to 22,463.70...

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Hosni Mubarak may be freed in Egypt

An Egyptian court has ordered Hosni Mubarak to be freed pending his trial on corruption charges. Source: AAP EGYPTIAN judiciary officials say former President Hosni Mubarak could be freed from custody this week. They say a court on Monday...

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German opposition decries Merkel 'cuts'

GERMAN Chancellor Angela Merkel's struggling rival in next month's general election has attempted to revive his campaign by attacking her euro policy at his biggest rally to date. Peer Steinbrueck, candidate for the main opposition Social Democrats...

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3yo NSW girl to stay in care overnight

A THREE-YEAR-OLD NSW girl whose identity was a mystery for eight hours will remain in care overnight, despite her mother being located. The little girl, who told police her name is Monique or Nikki, was discovered wandering alone through Springfield...

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Top China official Liu faces bribes probe

China's former top economic policymaker Liu Tienan has been placed under judicial investigation. Source: AAP CHINA'S former top economic policymaker Liu Tienan has been placed under judicial investigation for suspected bribe taking, state...

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Liberals fail to put Greens last

THE Liberal party has failed to live up to its promise to put the Australian Greens last on all how-to-vote cards. Opposition Leader Tony Abbott promised to ensure the Greens would receive no preferences from the coalition at the federal election...

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