06 Sep 2010
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Abbott losing his grip on the house of Windsor
ONE of the three rural independents insists he will not be dictated to by the Coalition or his constituents to commit to a conservative outcome and install a minority government led by Tony Abbott.
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More finding jobs despite uncertain political climate
EMPLOYERS continued to hire at a rapid pace last month regardless of - and in some cases because of - the election, boosting internet job ads 2.8 per cent nationwide.
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Australian imports star in play-off scramble
MANCHESTER: Australian trio Ryan O'Hara, Tony Martin and Rhys Hanbury all starred as Crusaders edged out Castleford to book a Super League play-off place in a thrilling final round of fixtures.
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Investors see pure gold as contest for Andean Resources heats up
INVESTORS believe the contest for ASX-listed Andean Resources is far from over despite the Canadian company Goldcorp having the upper hand with its agreed $C3.6 billion ($3.75 billion) takeover bid.
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They were different classes, now they're one community
New technology brings schools together, writes Megan Johnston.
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Shaken and stirred, shattered Christchurch jolts into action
THE earthquake that shattered Christchurch is expected to create a much-desired economic boost in a city hit by recession.
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Disturbing the faith
Controversial scholar and former priest John Dominic Crossan has never shied away from uncomfortable questions of faith.
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Scientists suspect there were three shocks in five seconds
SCIENTISTS believe not one but three earthquakes just seconds apart ripped a 13-kilometre gash across the Canterbury Plains and unleashed energy equivalent to 67 Hiroshima nuclear bombs speeding into Christchurch.
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Wounded Dogs might spare Johnson the axe
WHILE Brad Johnson has been singled out for scrutiny following Saturday night's huge loss to Collingwood, the Bulldogs are standing behind their captain, confirming that he will play against the Swans...
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Unsung heroes scour dirty dishes in the kitchen
ON THE four-hour commute each day between Mount Druitt and Bondi, Mostofa Alam likes reading about the history of civilisations and good governance.
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Preacher's call for beheading condemned by Muslim leaders
A CONTROVERSIAL Australian Muslim preacher, Feiz Mohammad, has refused to comment on reports he called for the beheading of the Dutch anti-Islamic politician Geert Wilders, as Muslim leaders in Sydney...
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Bulldogs give Hasler's men lesson in pride and passion
Regardless of Manly finishing in the finals, I can declare their season is over. And, let's face it, had the Storm been able to play for points, the Sea Eagles would already be finished. On their form...
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Chaperone order on chiropractor
A SYDNEY chiropractor has been told he must be chaperoned when treating women aged under 45 for the next two years after being convicted of exposing his penis in a shop.
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Mafia mobsters go green to get their dirty hands on wind farm grants
TRAPANI, Sicily: Rising above the sun-scorched countryside, looking out over hilltop villages and vineyards, Italy's wind farms - promising a clean, green future - have acquired a dirtier whiff. They are...
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Shaky Sea Eagles to meet their unlikely saviours
MANLY coach Des Hasler yesterday took aim at his centre, Steve Matai, after the New Zealand international's late and high hit on Bulldog Michael Ennis left the club's season on a knife edge despite being...
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Mugabe's fowl play spotlit in spoof
JOHANNESBURG: Robert Mugabe has never been known for his sense of humour so you would not want to be the apparatchik at Zimbabwe's State House explaining to the President how a music video that lampoons...
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Restaurants with 'wow factor' ready to be revealed
AT SOME restaurants it is the waiter who makes a newcomer feel like a regular, while at others, it is the view from the toilets.
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Time for Sky Blues to make changes before crisis becomes a catastrophe
Positives for Sydney FC? The emergence of Hiro Moriyasu as a player of genuine potential, and a first-ever A-League goal from Swiss defender Stephan Keller. Negatives? Where do you start.
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Former British Army head slams PMs
LONDON: A former head of the British Army has accused Tony Blair and Gordon Brown of letting down the armed forces.
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Low-flying Jets fight good fight but future may hinge on FFA meeting
THEY might not be getting paid but the Newcastle Jets showed yesterday that they won't throw in the towel, taking a scoreless draw against high-flying Brisbane Roar.
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Golden State says it's good to talk
Investors in the oil and gas explorer Golden State Resources can expect to endure several months of grovelling from the company.
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Albanese says Rudd has key role to play in a Gillard government
KEVIN RUDD is a ''relatively young man'' who has a major contribution to make as part of a Gillard government cabinet, the Labor frontbencher Anthony Albanese said yesterday.
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Mayweather's racist spray does sweet science no favours
At best, the apology issued by Floyd Mayweather jnr for his racist tirade against rival Manny Pacquiao rings hollow.
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Add Kurtley to list of heroes, says O'Neill
BLOEMFONTEIN: Australian Rugby Union chief executive John O'Neill has witnessed many of the Wallabies' great triumphs of the past 15 years and had no hesitation in placing the Bloemfontein victory high...
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All eyes on Sharapova battle with game's best
TOP seed Caroline Wozniacki and former champion Maria Sharapova will star in the first blockbuster of the US Open after racing into the fourth round at Flushing Meadows.
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