Hate laws may encourage lawsuits

Many argue that the language used in the government's draft Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Bill could spark more lawsuits. Picture: Thinkstock/Comstock Images Source: Supplied AUSTRALIA'S discrimination watchdog wants the federal government...

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We love larrikins but fear they won't last

Former Prime Minister Bob Hawke, remains a popular larrikin.  He is pictured here with cricket fans at the SCG moments before he skolled a beer in the crowd. Source: Supplied Paul Hogan told Hugh Jackman at G'Day LA to not let success...

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'Too much money spent on fires'

An insurance researcher has suggested more lives could be saved by diverting money from bushfire prevention to other areas. Picture: Nicole Garmston Source: Herald Sun AN AUSTRALIAN researcher has suggested too much money is being spent on...

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A quarter of uni debts won't be repaid

Almost a quarter of uni student loans are not expected to ever be repaid, a new report says. Source: AAP ALMOST a quarter of university student loans owed to the government is not expected to ever be repaid, a new report says. The Grattan...

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Skateboarder dies after being hit by car

A TEENAGER died last night after being knocked off his skateboard yesterday afternoon in Dalyellup, about 180km south of Perth. Police say the 13-year-old boy was riding his skateboard on Lawson Road about 3pm yesterday when he skated into the...

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Dramatic end to yachtie rescue

RAW Footage from onboard the cruise ship Orion showing sailor Alain Delord being pulled from his life raft. Footage Courtesy Orion Expedition Cruises. "WE got him!" They were the ecstatic words of MV Orion expedition leader Don McIntyre...

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Net addict kids 'on downward spiral'

One parent of a teenager addicted to the internet wrote that she was "helpless and living in a nightmare with absolutely no support for me son, who is on a fast downward spiral.''  Picture: Calum Robertson Source: adelaidenow AN ADELAIDE...

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Aussie Day BBQs burn more than snags

Last summer 28 people were injured in BBQ related incidents, with five of them occurring on Australia Day. Picture: Thinkstock Source: Supplied PEOPLE are being urged to take extra care when firing up their barbecues this Australia Day after...

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