Abbott promises respectful new parliament

Prime Minister Tony Abbott speaks of a new Australian government with less pandering to the media. Source: AAP PRIME Minister Tony Abbott has promised a "respectful" new parliament when it assembles for the first time next week, promising...

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Thousands flee Dreamworld after fire alert

MORE than 7000 people fled Australia's largest theme park on Saturday after a grassfire started nearby. The fire, sending a huge plume of smoke towards the 85-hectare Dreamworld on the Gold Coast from nearby Coomera, prompted an evacuation. Visitors...

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Monster storm hits Philippines, three dead

The world's strongest typhoon of the year has slammed into the Philippines. Source: AAP THREE people have been killed as one of the most intense typhoons on record whipped the Philippines, terrifying millions as monster winds tore roofs off...

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Ken Levy re-appointed CMC chair

THE Queensland government has extended the contract of the head of the state's crime and corruption watchdog despite criticism he was biased. The opposition wanted Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) Chair Dr Ken Levy to resign after he penned...

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NGA disappointed over UK Stubbs sale

THE National Gallery of Australia is "extremely disappointed" at the sale of historic paintings of a kangaroo and dingo to a museum in London. A UK government export ban has blocked the NGA from buying the 18th century works by George Stubbs,...

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Tas offers first home builders $30,000

Tasmania has announced the country's most generous first home builder grant of $30,000. Source: AAP TASMANIA has announced the country's most generous first home builder grant, doubling its offering to $30,000. Premier Lara Giddings says...

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New NSW system targets firebugs

AFTER a month that saw bushfires ravage parts of NSW, police are hoping a new computer system may help hose down the activities of arsonists. For the first time in the state's history, police have been given access to the Arson Trends Analysis...

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Jail for WA mum over false drug test

A MOTHER involved in a custody battle has been jailed for a year after convincing her daughter and a friend to falsify the results of a hair drug test she was required to submit to the Family Court. Belinda Anne Heard, 47, admitted to fabricating...

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Aussie police head to PNG

THE first 30 Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers to be deployed to Papua New Guinea (PNG) under a new agreement have arrived in Port Moresby. The AFP officers will provide frontline advisory support to the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary...

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No charges over clip aimed at Qld premier

THE man behind an online video that targeted the Queensland premier over his anti-bikie laws won't be charged. Police say they have identified and interviewed the man who was involved in posting the YouTube clip. "The QPS (Queensland Police...

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