Levy could be approved within weeks

Prime Minister Julia Gillard says she will legislate to increase the Medicare levy. Picture: Hamish Blair Source: Herald Sun THE federal government's tax hike to help pay for a new national disability care scheme could pass parliament in...

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A test of honesty for foreign workers

A ''Genuineness' test is being considered to  preventing 457 visas being used to fill unskilled positions. Source: Supplied A ''GENUINENESS'' test for foreign workers on 457 visas is being considered by the government as it contemplates...

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Boy bashes teacher with baseball bat

A SCHOOL has been closed after a teacher was hit on the back of the neck by a primary school student with a baseball bat. The attack, which happened on Monday, was the latest in a string of violent assaults on staff at Angurugu School on Groote...

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Missing fisherman sparks croc fears

POLICE are investigating a possible crocodile attack in far north Queensland after concerns about a missing fisherman. Police have released images of a cast net and thongs found on a beach near Weipa and are asking people who can help identify...

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Clive Palmer in TV ad blitz

Aspiring prime minister Clive Palmer has released a series of clips promoting his United Australia Party which he says will run on commercial television networks from Monday. Clive Palmer has expanded on his plans for the United...

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Defence to get new jets, patrol boats

Julia Gillard launching the 2013 Defence White Paper in Canberra today. Picture: Ramage Gary Source: News Limited AUSTRALIA will purchase 12 new electronic warfare fighter planes to cover the delays in the Joint Strike Fighter project, Julia...

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Asylum seeker boat arrival biggest

Asylum seekers arrive on Christmas Island. Source: Supplied AUSTRALIAN authorities have intercepted a vessel carrying 184 asylum seekers and two crew - the largest boatload to arrive this year. The overloaded fishing boat was found north...

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Kiesha's step-father jailed over death

Robert Smith stood by and did nothing as Kiesha was killed, before he burnt her body. Kiesha Weippeart's step-father Robert Smith has been sentenced over her death. Source: The Daily Telegraph THE man who left Kiesha Weippeart...

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Dead suspect killed Auburn women

Gone to ground ... murder suspect Hong Rui Fu / Pic: Police Media Source: The Daily Telegraph POLICE say a man found dead on train tracks south of Sydney was responsible for the murder of a mother and daughter in Sydney's west. Officers...

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Pet dog killed, eaten on golf course

A Townsville family has raised concerns about wild dogs and dingoes after their pet dog was killed and eaten. File picture Source: Quest Newspapers A FAMILY living next to a golf course in north Queensland wants nearby residents to watch...

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Farmers to get $60m in federal loans

The Federal Government hopes to relieve the pressure for struggling farmers with concessional loans. Picture: Thinkstock Source: Supplied FARMERS struggling with debt will be offered concessional loans under a Federal Government package Treasurer...

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Ricky: Gay marriage will happen here

Ricky Martin with The Voice team. He says he finds axing singers the hardest thing. Source: Supplied Same sex marriage for Aussies 'inevitable' 'Love conquers all,' says Latino star The Voice showdown nears HE'S been embraced as an adopted...

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The budget cuts Swan must make

Treasurer Wayne Swan faces some tough choices if he wants to reduce the Budget deficit, say top economists. Picture: Kym Smith Source: News Limited CUTS to airport security, axing the baby bonus, boosting petrol excise and lifting the age at...

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Couples having girls 'demand abortions'

Dr Mark Hobart has reported an abortion specialist to the Australian Medical Board for providing an abortion to a couple who wanted a boy instead of a girl. Picture: Jon Hargest Source: Herald Sun Parents request abortions on gender...

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Contraband fired into prisons

Contraband found in shoes seized in Mobilong prison. Picture: Department of Correctional Services Source: adelaidenow IT IS the ultimate in jailhouse smuggling - a spud-gun bazooka that fires contraband over prison walls. Once in the air,...

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Why do we pay more for cars?

The Pulsar SSS. The new Pulsar's price will start from $19,990, the same price it was in 1996. Source: News Limited NEW car prices are at record lows and driving a sales boom but Australians are still paying more than buyers in the USA. ...

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Aussie sheik on suspect's playlist?

US authorities are investigating what they believe to be the YouTube playlist of the killed Boston bombing suspect, which included video by Australian Muslim cleric Sheik Feiz Mohamed, above. Pic: Brianne Makin Source: Supplied US authorities...

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Diggers join US- Korea war drill

A South Korean army K1A1 fires during the South Korea-US joint military live-fire drills at Seungjin Fire Training Field near the border with North Korea last year. Picture: AP AUSTRALIAN combat troops have for the first time taken part in...

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Are we prepared for a Boston attack?

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus will be a guest on Meet The Press. File picture: Ray Strange Source: News Limited Kathryn Robinson, new host of Meet the Press TV program. Picture: Craig Greenhill Source: Supplied Meet The Press...

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Ford's great wall of silence

Ford Australian-designed Escort for the Chinese market. Source: Supplied Ford Australia designs new small car for China  But foreign execs won't give Australia credit where it's due  Escort name makes a comeback after 11 years, but...

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Shop carpeted over 12.5pc credit, fee

Matt Levey, head of Campaigns for Choice outside at Leichhardt Carpet Court where they are believed to be the biggest card surcharge in Australia, a whopping 12.5 per cent if you use Visa, Mastercard - or even more incredibly, eftpos . Picture:...

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Banned flu vaccine given to tots

Fluvax caused minor to severe side-effects in nearly 80 per cent of the children according to one study. A FLU vaccine dangerous to children was rolled out across Australia despite serious side effects detected in a clinical trial. And...

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Anzac Day terror warning for Turkey

Australians are being warned of the possibility of terror attacks in Turkey as Anzac Day approaches. File image. Source: AFP AUSTRALIANS attending Gallipoli's Anzac Day dawn service are being warned of the possibility of a terrorist attack...

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Fears over Labor 'jobs for the boys'

Prime Minister Julia Gillard  with Governor General Quentin Bryce and some of her ministers. There are concerns about Labor appointing a new Governor-General before the September 14 election. File picture: Gary Ramage Source: News Limited ...

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Pollies benefit as workers take a hit

POLITICIANS on generous taxpayer-funded defined benefits would be thousands of dollars better off than ordinary workers whose superannuation earnings will be slugged, the Opposition said last night. Treasury modelling shows a retired politician...

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Killer mum to be deported to Australia

Australians Curtis and Allyson McConnell with their children Conner and Jayden, whowere found dead in their home in Canad. Allyson Mcconnell is to be deported on Monday after serving 10 months of a 15-month jail sentence for manslaughter. Picture:...

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Outrage over sex art near school

The sex shop at 96 Goodwood Road, Goodwood, displaying the graphic artwork in the front window. Picture: Dean Martin Source: adelaidenow Tell us: Is the image too graphic for a suburban high street? Post comments below THIS is the graphic...

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Finks bikie arrested over club bashing

A fourth bikie has been arrested for the savage bashing of a senior colleague in February.  Source: adelaidenow A FINKS bikie was arrested this morning for the savage bashing of a senior colleague at the outlaw motorcycle gang's clubrooms...

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Woman found dead 'had child'

HOMICIDE squad detectives were called out to Ballarat where a woman has been found dead. Paramedics were called to the house with reports of an assault just before 11am, but the woman was found dead on their arrival. It remains unclear whether...

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WikiLeaks to run Senate candidates

Julian Assange is still holed up in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. Source: AFP THE WikiLeaks Party will run Senate candidates in Victoria, NSW and Western Australia, including a yet to be named running mate for Julian Assange, who would...

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Skateboard road rage attack arrest

An amateur cameraman caught an ugly road rage incident in Australia's Gold Coast while waiting at the traffic lights. Sarah Toms reports. A SKATEBOARDER has been arrested over a violent road rage bashing at a busy Gold Coast intersection....

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