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Levees holding steady in southwest Queensland - Herald Sun
3 Feb 2012 at 11:42pm
NEWS.com.auLevees holding steady in southwest QueenslandHerald SunImage Video Nervous wait as more floods forecast Residents in low-lying areas of Charleville are being evacuated as the Warrego River continues to rise. THE levee banks holding the swollen Warrego River back from the southwest Queensland town of ...Levees avert new Queensland flood disaster at CharlevilleThe AustralianLevees holding steady: Premier says banks will holdNEWS.com.auLevee banks save Charleville from disasterSydney Morning HeraldABC Online -BigPond Newsall 410 news articles »


It's not marriage but it's a start: Queensland civil unions to start on March...
3 Feb 2012 at 9:37pm
NEWS.com.auIt's not marriage but it's a start: Queensland civil unions to start on March 5NEWS.com.auQUEENSLAND'S first civil partnerships will be celebrated next month, and while it's not marriage, Deputy Premier Andrew Fraser says it's the next best thing for couples. Mr Fraser has announced that the governor has approved the state's Civil ...They do: Qld sets same-sex union dateBrisbane TimesSame-sex unions in the fast laneThe AustralianQLD CIVIL UNIONS LAUNCH DATE ANNOUNCEDQNewsBayside Bulletin -Ninemsnall 20 news articles »


Inquiry judge denies conflict of interest - Sydney Morning Herald
3 Feb 2012 at 11:33pm
Brisbane TimesInquiry judge denies conflict of interestSydney Morning HeraldThe justice presiding over the Queensland flood inquiry has angrily denied there is any conflict of interest, after it was revealed one of her deputies is linked to a consultancy company working for the Wivenhoe Dam operator. Seqwater's dam manual and ...Flood inquiry hits back at newspaper reportABC OnlineFloods chief denies conflict of interestThe AustralianWivenhoe engineers admit to making errors in internal communications due to ...Courier MailBrisbane Times -NEWS.com.auall 235 news articles »


Gillard has credibility issue: Labor MP - Sydney Morning Herald
3 Feb 2012 at 7:45pm
NEWS.com.auGillard has credibility issue: Labor MPSydney Morning HeraldTasmanian Labor MP Dick Adams says Prime Minister Julia Gillard has a credibility issue with some voters. Speculation is continuing that Ms Gillard will be replaced as ALP leader with support reportedly growing for Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd returning ...Julia Gillard plans BBQ diplomacy in leadership snagNEWS.com.auMP Graham Perrett says he'll quit if Kevin Rudd returnsThe AustralianAfter the tumble, and staffer bumble, she's ready to rumbleEastern Riverina ChronicleABC Online -Herald Sun -Brisbane Timesall 587 news articles »


'A real stench': Thomson report must be released, insist opposition - Sydney ...
3 Feb 2012 at 7:41pm
The Age'A real stench': Thomson report must be released, insist oppositionSydney Morning HeraldThe federal opposition has renewed its calls for the industrial umpire's report into embattled Labor MP Craig Thomson to be made public. A spokesman for Fair Work Australia yesterday said the investigation into Mr Thomson and the Health Service Union's ...Thomson report must be released-oppnBigPond NewsKathy Jackson reflects on Health Services Union investigationABC OnlineALP using umpire to curb me: HSU chiefThe AustralianNEWS.com.au -Herald Sun -The Canberra Timesall 358 news articles »


Perth's elite gather to farewell Diana Bliss - Herald Sun
3 Feb 2012 at 11:19pm
Sydney Morning HeraldPerth's elite gather to farewell Diana BlissHerald Sun< Prev of 3 Next > ALAN Bond wanted the funeral of his wife Diana Bliss to be a celebration her life. And so it was. More than 200 mourners discarded traditional black clothing, trading it for a rainbow of colours from lime green to hot pink, red, ...Diana's 'final show'Brisbane TimesMourners farewell Diana Bliss at "her final show"Sydney Morning HeraldFamily, friends farewell Diana BlissABC OnlineWarrnambool Standard -The West Australian -Adelaide Nowall 90 news articles »


Attention turns downstream as NSW floodwaters peak - ABC Online
3 Feb 2012 at 10:55pm
Brisbane TimesAttention turns downstream as NSW floodwaters peakABC OnlineAuthorities says heavy rain is easing across northern New South Wales, offering some relief to flood-stricken communities. About 17000 people are isolated across the state, with the areas around Moree, Gunnedah and Wee Waa currently the worst hit.Residents trapped as floodwaters isolate townsSydney Morning HeraldFlooded towns face economic disruptionThe AustralianMoree expected to flood to 1976 levelsHerald SunThe Daily Telegraph -NEWS.com.au -Courier Mailall 592 news articles »


PM wants more than mines for Australia - Sydney Morning Herald
3 Feb 2012 at 12:09am
NEWS.com.auPM wants more than mines for AustraliaSydney Morning HeraldPrime Minister Julia Gillard is wary of an economy where the only signs of strength are in the mining sector, after hundreds of jobs were slashed in the banking and manufacturing sectors. But Opposition Leader Tony Abbott warns there will be further ...Gillard moves onto economic offensiveABC OnlineJulia Gillard says dollar to remain high for years, budget surplus comingHerald SunJulia Gillard targets skills in plan to reform vocational education and trainingThe AustralianNEWS.com.au -The Canberra Timesall 90 news articles »


Police have key suspect in mind over 1992 vanishing - The Age
3 Feb 2012 at 2:37pm
Yahoo!7 NewsPolice have key suspect in mind over 1992 vanishingThe AgePOLICE have identified a key suspect and possible motive in the suspected murder of a Glenroy schoolgirl who vanished from her home two decades ago. Prudence "Prue" Bird was last seen preparing lunch and talking to a teenage boy on the phone in her ...Cold case girl murder breakthroughNEWS.com.auPolice identify suspect in missing teen cold caseABC OnlineVic mum pleads for help in cold caseBigPond NewsAdelaide Now -Yahoo!7 Newsall 23 news articles »


Revenge and despair place children at risk - Sydney Morning Herald
3 Feb 2012 at 7:30am
Sydney Morning HeraldRevenge and despair place children at riskSydney Morning HeraldArthur Freeman ... who threw his four-year-old daughter from West Gate Bridge, Melbourne, in 2009. Photo: Jason South A new study explores what drives parents to do the unthinkable, writes Adele Horin. He became known as the Facebook killer because it ...Facebook killer Ramazan Acar refused leave to appeal sentenceHerald SunChild killer study finds diverse motives for men and womenThe Ageall 26 news articles »


Dhoni hails India's exceptional fielding
3 Feb 2012 at 9:20am
India's cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni commended his side for an exceptional fielding effort in the second Twenty20 International against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground here Friday.

India wins second Twenty20 international against Australia
3 Feb 2012 at 7:50am
India roared back to form to square the Twenty20 international series and put Australia on notice for the looming one-dayers.

Triple Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rice close to making a comeback
3 Feb 2012 at 7:50am
Triple Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rice could make a come back to the competition, for the first time since undergoing shoulder surgery at next week's New South Wales State Swimming Championships

India finally taste win Down Under, win second T20
3 Feb 2012 at 7:40am
India finally tasted success in Australia winning the second and last Twenty20 international by eight wickets with their outstanding outcricket at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) here Friday.

Adelaide joins the race to host 2015 World Cup final
3 Feb 2012 at 6:40am
Adelaide has joined Sydney and Melbourne in the race to host the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup final.

Aussie mums protesting against Facebook for removing breastfeeding pics
3 Feb 2012 at 6:11am
Australian mothers are infuriated by Facebook's decision to suspend their accounts because they posted breastfeeding photographs of themselves on the site.

Kasprowicz wants bowlers to get benefit of doubt if batsmen play switch hit
3 Feb 2012 at 5:40am
Former Australian fast bowler Mike Kasprowicz feels its fair to allow batsmen to play the switch hit, but only on two conditions which are the ball cannot be considered to be pitching outside leg stum

Australian players fear state boards may thwart CA reforms
3 Feb 2012 at 5:30am
Australian cricketers fear that some of the state boards may block the much needed reforms in Cricket Australia (CA).

Scoreboard of Australia's innings against India in T20
3 Feb 2012 at 4:30am
The scoreboard of Australia's innings against India in the second Twenty20 International at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) here Friday:

Indian-origin actor says UK soaps stereotype Asian characters more than Aussi...
3 Feb 2012 at 3:30am
An Indian-origin-Australian actor has claimed that Australia is more forward-thinking than the UK when it comes to portraying ethnic minorities in soaps.

'Unperturbed' Wade vows to cement his place in Australian team
3 Feb 2012 at 2:42am
Australian wicket keeper Matthew Wade has vowed to cement his place in the Australian team after performing brilliantly in the first Twenty20 match against India.

Teen's mum buys back 'snatched' Djokovic's shirt for $5500 in auction
3 Feb 2012 at 1:40am
The mother of the teenager who had Novak Djokovic's Australian Open shirt "snatched" out of her hand by another woman, has bought the garment for 5500 dollars in an auction.

Australian selectors likely to keep faith with spinners
3 Feb 2012 at 1:10am
Australian selectors are most likely to name an unchanged squad for the second Twenty20 match against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground after they thrashed India by 31 runs in the first of the two

Tigers want exhibition game in India for Melbourne's Indian population
3 Feb 2012 at 12:50am
The Richmond Football Club which is also known as Tigers, is keen to play an exhibition match in India this month to bridge the gap with Melbourne's vast Indian population.

Dominica replaces Guyana for West Indies-Australia test
3 Feb 2012 at 5:37pm
The WICB said it had moved the April 23-27 test from the National Stadium in Guyana to Dominica's Windsor Park because of a dispute between the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) and the Guyana ...

Government dodges decision on grocery price war
3 Feb 2012 at 8:26am

THE supermarket giants have been given the green light to continue with aggressive discounting, with worse to come.



Hackers listen in on FBI's anti-hacker call
3 Feb 2012 at 2:31pm

HACKERS eavesdrop on call between FBI and Scotland Yard, after time, phone number and passcode sent in email.



PM's BBQ diplomacy hits leadership snag
3 Feb 2012 at 5:54pm

JULIA Gillard will host a weekend strategy summit and barbie with MPs, as pro-Rudd sources plan his Cabinet line-up.



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