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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Grandparents may become endangered

Parents who begin a family much later in life may limit the interaction their children have with aging grandparents who may struggle to keep up. Picture: Martin Novak/ Thinkstock Older parents limit the capacity for some to care for grandkids...

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Power use drop leads to emission cut

A decline in manufacturing, the introduction of the carbon tax, decreased demand from consumers and use of renewable energy have all helped cut Australia's electricity emissions, according to a new report. Source: AFP Electricity emissions lowest...

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Sitting MPs to join Palmer's party

BILLIONAIRE federal candidate Clive Palmer said that by tomorrow, two or more current sitting MPs will defect to his party ahead of the election. Mr Palmer told journalists today that he will run a candidate in every lower house seat, with two or...

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Let's vote on gay marriage now - Milne

Pro-gay marriage activists kiss in Paris after French lawmakers legalised same-sex marriage. MP Tony Windsor is urging the government to have a referendum on the issue. Source: AFP FINANCE Minister Penny Wong has questioned Independent MP Tony...

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'Feds, not Newman, behind holiday limit'

The State Government is proposing to rewrite the calendar for public holidays. Picture: Thinkstock Source: news.com.au ATTORNEY General Jarrod Bleijie has distanced the Newman Government from a proposal to limit public holidays, saying the...

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PM: Federal Budget decisions 'grave'

Confirming newspaper reports today, Ms Gillard told a forum in Canberra the government's revenue had slid $12 billion since the last budget update in October. PRIME Minister Julia Gillard has declared that decisions about the nation's...

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Uni prof 'sold prisoner's organs'

A Sydney University professor has been accused of being involved in removing organs of executed prisoners without permission. File photo. Source: Supplied SYDNEY University is reviewing the honours given to a former Chinese health minister...

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'Tragic mistake' retaining abusive priest

Disgraced former Catholic priest Gerald Ridsdale leaves the Melbourne Magistrates Court, date unknown. Picture: Peter Ward Source: Herald Sun THE former bishop of Ballarat made a "tragic mistake" by not removing one of Australia's worst pedophiles...

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Journey of hope ends in disaster

Ibrar Hussain Rajabi Source: Supplied BOARDING an asylum boat in Indonesia at 11pm last Thursday were three Hazara teenagers full of hope for a better life in Australia. One teen's father and brother had been murdered and his mother wanted...

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Treat bowel diseases with emu oil

Emu oil, like that made by Tony Deroy at his emu farm in Nowra called Maryong Park, can help reduce the debilitating symptoms of bowel diseases according to new research. Picture: Renee Nowytarger Source: News Limited Stimulates growth of...

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Acrobat 'lied' to girlfriend over HIV

Godfrey Zaburoni charged with knowingly passing on HIV to his girlfriend. Source: The Sunday Mail (Qld) A HIV-positive circus acrobat charged with knowingly passing on the virus to his girlfriend repeatedly told her he did not have the condition,...

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Cuts needed to pay for school reforms

NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell says he will need to make cuts in other areas to fund his state's share of the proposed education reforms. picture: Cameron Richardson Source: News Limited NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell has warned of further belt-tightening...

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Holocaust hero made an Aussie

An undated black and white photo showing World War II hero Raoul Wallenberg, who is credited with rescuing tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews from the Nazis. He disappeared after being arrested by the Soviet Red Army in 1945. Picture: AP /Scanpix...

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Asylum boat picked up near Broome

The asylum boat that arrived in Geraldton, 420km north of Perth, on Tuesday with 66 Sri Lankans. Source: Supplied AUSTRALIAN authorities have intercepted a suspected asylum seeker boat near Broome, a week after another boat managed to reach...

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Wicked Campers slapped down again

The Advertising Standards Bureau has upheld another three complaints against Wicked Campers. Source: Supplied SERIAL offender Wicked Campers has done it again, this time they are accused of homophobia, sexism, and objectifying and degrading...

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Going, going... Gonski?

PM Julia Gillard and School Education Minister Peter Garrett join pro-Gonski parents and their children at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: Ray Strange Source: News Limited NOT one state has committed to the Federal Government's plan...

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G'Day China is next for Australia

Prime Minister Julia Gillard with China's President Xi Jinping. Source: Supplied AUSTRALIA will use big-name celebrities to lure Chinese tourists Down Under to create jobs and cash in on Asia's economic boom. In Shanghai today, Prime...

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Slipper forced to plead not guilty

Former Speaker Peter Slipper faces faces charges relating to three occasions in which he allegedly dishonestly used Cabcharge dockets.  File picture: Ray Strange Source: news.com.au UPDATE: FORMER parliamentary speaker Peter Slipper has...

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Crash driver 'taught by PowerPoint'

A Commission of Inquiry into the vehicle crash that killed Sapper Jordan Penpraze is under way in Sydney. Picture: Ross Schultz Source: News Limited Sapper Jordan Ronald Penpraze died from injuries suffered in a crash at the Holsworthy army...

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Vodafone plans for fastest 4G network

Vodafone has announced plans for the fastest 4G mobile network in Australia. Picture: AFP Source: AFP THE smartphone speed war is poised to intensify as Vodafone today announced the country's fastest 4G mobile phone network due to launch in...

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Parents from hell ruining junior AFL

A lack of coaches is hurting junior sport. Picture: Eugene Hyland Source: Leader 'Ugly parents' pushing away volunteer junior sport coaches  Many coaches are over 50, with few young coaches coming through Study suggests lack of coaches...

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