Australia raises piracy case with Russia

FOREIGN Minister Julie Bishop has called on Russia to treat Australian Greenpeace activist Colin Russell, who is facing piracy charges, with fairness. Ms Bishop has met with Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov on the sidelines of the...

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US man sets himself on fire in capital

A man has set himself on fire near the US congress, a fire official says. Source: AAP A US man has been flown to hospital after setting himself on fire on the National Mall, a fire official says. Fire crews responded on Friday afternoon...

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Valentine wins big at the AWGIE Awards

Playwright Anna Valentine has won three gongs at the AWGIE Awards in Melbourne. Source: AAP PLAYWRIGHT Alana Valentine, who likes to gives audiences a kick up the arse in a witty way, has swept the Australian Writers' Guild Awards (AWGIEs)....

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Search for asylum seekers off Java ends

A search operation for a sunken asylum-seeker boat has been called off by Indonesian authorities. Source: AAP AUTHORITIES in Indonesia have officially called off a search and rescue operation prompted last week when an asylum-seeker boat...

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Church sex abuse process fails victims

LACK of oversight and accountability by the Catholic Church in handling child sex abuse complaints has led to mixed outcomes for victims, a church spokesman says. Francis Sullivan, chief executive of the church's Truth Justice and Healing Council...

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Ludlam to appeal Senate recount knockback

The Australian Electoral Commission is set to decide whether to allow a recount of WA Senate votes. Source: AAP GREENS Senator Scott Ludlam says he'll appeal the Australian Electoral Commission's decision not to conduct a recount of votes for...

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NSW minister accused over jobs for boys

NSW Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian has been accused of awarding work to an alleged mate. Source: AAP NSW Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian has been accused of giving jobs to the boys and misleading parliament, after nearly $500,000...

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Another whale gets caught in Qld nets

A WHALE has been freed from shark nets off the Gold Coast, in Queensland's fifth entanglement this migration season. The five-metre male calf became entangled off Tallebudgera Beach on Tuesday afternoon. Shark Control Program acting manager...

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RBA holds steady but eye on US

GROWING signs that low interest rates are finally having a positive impact on the economy could be short-lived if the political stalemate in the US drags on and the Australian dollar continues to strengthen. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)...

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New rules for SA pubs and clubs

NEW lock-out laws to cut alcohol-fuelled violence around pubs and clubs in Adelaide will take effect from Tuesday. The new provisions prevent patrons from entering venues after 3am (CST) and anyone who leaves a pub or club after that time will...

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UK cancer images banned In New Zealand

IMAGES from a ground-breaking television advertising campaign designed to raise awareness of breast cancer have been banned from screens in New Zealand. The hard-hitting advert, featuring actress and comedienne Elaine C. Smith, was the first in...

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Australia did all it could: Commander

THE acting head of Australia's border protection operation has praised the nation's professional and timely response to the fatal sinking of an asylum-seeker boat off Indonesia that's claimed up to 36 lives. As Prime Minister Tony Abbott was in...

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