Bates' friend to go amid Qld arts scandal

New nepotism claims have been levelled against Queensland's former arts minister Ros Bates. Source: AAP A FRESH scandal surrounding Queensland's former arts minister, Ros Bates, has nothing to do with her resignation, her temporary successor...

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Commodore to set pace at Daytona

The Chevrolet Pace Vehicle lineup includes (clockwise from front): Chevrolet SS, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 at the Daytona International Speedway. (Photo by Steve Fecht for Chevrolet) Source: Supplied MOVE over Nicole Kidman...

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16-year-old 'stole car, hit cop'

AN unlicensed teenager is accused of stealing a sedan before hitting a police officer on the NSW central coast. Police say the 16-year-old reversed a stolen red Hyundai into an officer after he and a passenger were stopped for questioning on...

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GM earnings jump 89% in fourth quarter

Top US automaker General Motors has reported an 89 per cent rise in fourth quarter earnings. Source: AAP GENERAL Motors' fourth quarter earnings jumped 89 per cent but were held back by $US700 million ($A680 million) in losses on its European...

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Melb blockade may continue despite order

A BLOCKADE at a Melbourne construction site could continue after a Federal Court judge said he would restrain the involvement of a union but not community protesters. The Fair Work Building and Construction Inspectorate has been granted an interlocutory...

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Man charged over Sydney car shooting

A MAN has been charged with firearms offences after he allegedly shot at a car in Sydney's west. The 32-year-old man was charged after officers found a car sprayed with bullet holes at Wallacia shortly after 2.40am (AEDT) on Thursday. Police...

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Gen Y suffer smartphone withdrawals

YOUNG Australians are so addicted to their smartphones that most admit using them while on the toilet and some suffer withdrawal symptoms if they're taken away. The findings are revealed in new research that also shows one-third of Australia's...

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Scammers allege car damage, demand cash

SCAMMERS have targeted drivers in Perth's northern suburbs, demanding money for crashes that never happened. Police say several people parked at Centro Dianella and Morley Galleria shopping centres have returned to their cars to find a note...

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US gun victims invited to Obama's speech

US gun victims have been invited to attend President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech. Source: AAP JOINING the White House in its demand for tougher gun laws, two dozen US lawmakers will host gun violence victims and relatives at President...

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RBA to sell interest in Securency

The Reserve Bank of Australia has sold its 50 per cent stake in money printing firm Securency. Source: AAP THE Reserve Bank of Australia has finally found a buyer for its stake in banknote firm Securency, as a review finds flaws in its oversight...

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Manly star Stewart arrested, not charged

MANLY NRL star Brett Stewart has reportedly been arrested and released without charge after a fight at a wedding party. The fullback was arrested after an altercation during celebrations prior to teammate Anthony Watmough's nuptials in late...

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SA looks for more mining investment

SOUTH Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has travelled to Perth in a bid to secure more mining investment. Mr Weatherill wants mining companies to look to develop the state's resources and for mining service companies to use the state as a base...

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NSW must act on Gonski reforms: unions

AROUND 60 parents, teachers and principals have gathered in Sydney to pressure the NSW government to act on the recommendations of the Gonski review. The action is part of the Australian Education Union's (AEU) national campaign, involving television...

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Two die after car flips into Qld creek

A WOMAN and a young boy have died and two people are in hospital after a car flipped and crashed into a creek in north Queensland. Police say four people were travelling in the car on the Bruce Highway, north of Proserpine, about 7.20am (AEST)...

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