Brumby unconvinced by Rudd's health shake-up
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Victorian Premier John Brumby says a meeting with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has failed to resolve their differences over the Federal Government's proposed health shake-up.
Thailand's red shirts deliver ultimatum
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About 80,000 anti-government protesters have converged in the streets of Thailand's capital, Bangkok.
Strong earthquake jolts northern Japan
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A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 has jolted northern Japan, seismologists said, shaking buildings in the capital Tokyo.
Rudd weighs into drink driving debate
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Kevin Rudd says changes to the blood alcohol limit for motorists needs to be considered in a national context.
Huxley seeking return to higher honours
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Julian Huxley has expressed a desire to regain his Brumbies and Wallabies positions after making an accomplished return to rugby, two years after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Chinese premier warns double-dip recession possible
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China's premier Wen Jiabao says the world could still fall into a double-dip recession, and is warning against complacency.
Fiji, Solomon Islands brace for cyclones
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Fiji and the Solomon Islands are bracing for gale-force winds, heavy rain and storm surges as tropical cyclones bear down on both countries.
Australian soldiers capture Taliban commander
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The Defence Force says Australian soldiers in Afghanistan have helped to capture a key Taliban insurgent commander.
Bungle means fewer homes to be insulated
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Wayne Swan says fewer homes will receive subsidised ceiling insulation to cover the cost of fixing problems with the scheme.
Girl's sweet touch saves Mum's life
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An eight-year-old Canberra girl has been credited with saving her mother's life by calling 000 when she collapsed.
Bishop hopes parental leave levy temporary
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Deputy Opposition Leader Julie Bishop has played down the impost the Coalition's paid parental leave plan would have on big business.
Greens call for population inquiry
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The Greens have raised concerns about Australia's growing population and are calling for a national inquiry into the issue.
Asylum seekers intercepted off Christmas Island
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A boat carrying asylum seekers has been intercepted north-west of Christmas Island.
Scammers target storm victims
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Police are investigating an apparent scam designed to rip-off households who suffered damage in Melbourne's storms last weekend.
Beheaded Mexicans dumped in tourist spot
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A total of 13 people have been killed in an outbreak of drug-related violence in the Mexican beach resort of Acapulco.
Huxley saddles up for Brumbies return
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Former Wallabies outside back Julian Huxley will make his return to rugby this afternoon in Sydney when he joins the Brumby Runners for their clash against the Junior Waratahs.
Powerful quake hits Indonesia
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A powerful 7.0 magnitude quake has hit off the Indonesian island of Maluku.
Invasion hoax sparks panic in Georgia
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Panic gripped Georgia when a pro-government television station broadcast a fake report that Russian tanks had entered the capital and president Mikheil Saakashvili had been killed.
Italians protest against Berlusconi
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Tens of thousands of Italians have been taking part in a demonstration in Rome's main square against the government of prime minister Silvio Berlusconi.
One too many: Qld considers 0.02 drink driving limit
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The Queensland Government is considering lowering the blood alcohol limit for drivers to 0.02.
Hadrian's Wall lit after 1,600 years of darkness
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Hadrian's Wall has been lit by torches along its entire length for the first time since antiquity.
AMAQ backs Rudd health plan
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The Australian Medical Association Queensland (AMAQ) wants the Queensland Government to support the Commonwealth's proposed health plan.
Mr Shuffles wobbles into new home
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Taronga Zoo's newest star attraction - a baby elephant nicknamed Mr Shuffles - has made his first public appearance.
Charlesworth sets sights on London
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After winning hockey World Cups as a player and a coach, Australian mentor Ric Charlesworth has turned his attention to the Kookaburras' 2012 Olympic campaign.
Woman dead, firefighter in coma after unit fire
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A firefighter is in an induced coma, after collapsing at the scene of a fatal fire on the Gold Coast.
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