Rockfall traps Vic pair on ledge

A ROCKFALL has trapped two men on a mountain ledge in Victoria. A search helicopter and specialist rope teams have been sent to Mt Sturgeon, in the state's west, in a bid to rescue the pair. Police received a mobile phone call from the men,...

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Three suffer facial burns in SA boat fire

A 15-YEAR-OLD boy was one of three people who suffered burns when a boat caught fire on the Murray River in South Australia. The fire broke out at 12.15pm (CST) on the boat which was near the Morgan boat ramp north of Adelaide. Police said...

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Abbott 'world's worst tipster': Tony's dad

PM Tony Abbott's dad says 'Tony is the world's worst tipster' when it comes to horse racing. Source: AAP PRIME Minister Tony Abbott may know about politics but he's not so good when it comes to horse racing - just ask his dad. "Tony would...

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The (Indian) man with the golden gut

SURGEONS in Delhi have found 12 small gold bars inside a man complaining of pain in his gut, a news report says. The 63-year-old businessman swallowed the 33 gram bars, known as gold biscuits, in Singapore and arrived in India on March 28, the...

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Analysts eye recall effect on GM sales

AS General Motors executives show off their newest cars and trucks in New York this week, analysts are watching for signs that consumers are shying away from the ones sitting on dealer lots. Many expect GM sales to take a hit from a mishandled...

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Cambridges wow a stunning Sydney

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will join thousands of Australians at the Royal Easter show. Source: AAP IT'S been a very Good Friday for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and for their host - Sydney. The bright young stars of the British...

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Flight Centre appeals $11m fine

Travel agency Flight Centre has appealed an $11 million fine for anti-competitive behaviour. Source: AAP TRAVEL agency Flight Centre has appealed an $11 million fine for anti-competitive behaviour. Federal Court judge John Logan imposed...

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MH370 search pushes on amid Bluefin doubts

SEARCHERS for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight say they'll push on over the Easter long weekend. The Joint Agency Coordination Centre (JACC) said both the aerial and underwater hunt for MH370 would continue for the next four days, but did...

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The young shunning soft jobs market

PARTICIPATION in the labour market by Australia's youth is as low as it's been since at least 1978. That's as far back as the figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics go. But realistically, it's a safe bet that participation is a low...

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Stocks to watch at close on Wednesday

STOCKS to watch on the Australian stock exchange at the close on Wednesday: ALZ - AUSTRALAND PROPERTY GROUP - steady at $4.25 Property developer Australand is preparing for a possible takeover from fellow developer Stockland. API - AUSTRALIAN...

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'I can't recall advice': batts consultant

A HIGHLY-PAID project consultant says although she provided helpful advice about the federal home insulation program, she couldn't remember what it was. Janine Leake, who was paid up to $1840 per day, was hired by the Rudd government to provide...

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Observatory gets more stargazing power

ASTRONOMERS have a powerful new stargazing gadget to explore the origins of the Milky Way at unprecedented speed. The federal government believes it will not only help Australia remain a world leader in astronomy but also drive breakthroughs...

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Ministers hope for growth after IMF talks

Treasurer Joe Hockey says officials know that hard decisions await on dealing with budget deficits. Source: AAP THE world's top finance officials say the global economy is recovering and they hope well-run economic programs will avoid the risks...

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Cyclone Ita menaces Qld

Cyclone Ita will menace the Queensland coast for at least another day bringing torrential rain. Source: AAP CYCLONE Ita will menace the Queensland coast for at least another day. It is expected to remain a category one cyclone until late...

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Vic govt to build Melbourne Airport rail

PASSENGERS for the Melbourne Airport service from Southern Cross Station could be waiting several years for their train to arrive, but they have been told it is on its way. Victorian Premier Denis Napthine says his government will build the long-awaited...

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