Fresh debate as NSW celebrates

THE hoisting of two flags - potent symbols of the nation's divided past - triggered fresh debate about reconciliation on Saturday, as Australia's newest citizens looked forward to life in the lucky country. Almost 3800 people from nations around...

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North NSW told to prepare for floods, wind

RESIDENTS in northern NSW are being told to prepare for floods and damaging winds as the remnants of ex-tropical cyclone Oswald begin to affect the region. Oswald has already brought severe flooding to northern and central coastal areas of Queensland,leading...

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UK PM 'doesn't want country called Europe'

British PM David Cameron believes more unification would not be the answer for the European Union. Source: AAP BRITISH Prime Minister David Cameron wants nothing to do with a United States of Europe, an idea that's gaining currency as the countries...

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NZ dollar gains against weak yen

THE New Zealand dollar was firm against a weak yen on a day in which Prime Minister John Key noted the benefits of a strong currency and economists reiterated that it will be strong for much of 2013. The kiwi was at 75.67 yen at 5pm, having...

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AOTY need not be instant advocate: Rush

Outgoing Australian of the Year Geoffrey Rush says recipients of the award should enjoy the honour. Source: AAP THE next Australian of the Year should enjoy the honour and not feel compelled to become a crusader for a cause, says outgoing...

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Music legends honoured at Aus Day lunch

KYLIE Minogue finally has the stamp to confirm she's Australian pop royalty. Minogue is among 10 Australian music legends featured on a new edition of Australia Post stamps unveiled at an Australia Day lunch in Brisbane on Thursday. The others...

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Netanyahu wins but weakened by centrists

Benjamin Netanyahu's rightwing Likud-Beitenu list has won the Israeli election by a narrow majority. Source: AAP ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to remain in power despite the poor showing by his Likud-Beiteinu list, which...

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Weak CPI gives RBA room to cut rates

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released inflation figures for the December quarter. Source: AAP THE Reserve Bank of Australia has plenty of room to cut interest rates again after official figures showed inflation remains near the bottom...

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Carelessness as deadly as arson: police

CARELESS behaviour on days of high fire danger can be just as deadly as arson, police have warned, as Victoria heads for another dry spell. Assistant Commissioner Stephen Fontana has called on Victorians to ensure they're not doing anything that...

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Former Allcoe chairman dies on ski trip

THE former head of collapsed company Allco Finance Group, David Coe, has died while on a skiing trip in the United States. Friends of Mr Coe on Tuesday confirmed Mr Coe, 58, died of a suspected heart attack while in Aspen Colorado in the past...

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Builders still struggling: survey

STRUGGLING builders are bracing for another tough year, after sales and profits fell in the last three months of 2012 and many in the industry struggle to obtain access to finance. A survey of more than 400 builders and contractors conducted...

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Gandhi seeks to woo 'young and impatient'

Rahul Gandhi has called for change to meet the aspirations of India's "young and impatient". Source: AAP RAHUL Gandhi, newly named to the No.2 post in India's ruling Congress party, has delivered a powerful call for change to meet the aspirations...

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Brisbane housing precinct not flood proof

QUEENSLAND'S acting planning minister says a residential development precinct under construction on the Brisbane River waterfront is not flood proof even though it was spared the devastation of floods in early 2011. Tim Nicholls, who is also...

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New Zealand rocked by quakes

EARTHQUAKES have been felt around New Zealand during the weekend including a magnitude 5.2 tremor in Taranaki and one measuring 4.7 in Canterbury. The Taranaki quake was centred 25 kilometres west of Waverley at a depth of 138km. It was recorded...

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