School talks will continue with Qld, Vic

Campbell Newman (R) praised Kevin Rudd for listening to the state's concerns over education reforms. Source: AAP THE federal government will keep negotiating on school funding reforms with Queensland and Victoria beyond the Sunday deadline...

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Tassie shooting was targeted: police

THE shooting death of a man outside a northern Tasmanian hotel was targeted, police say. The man in his 40s was shot dead outside the Marrawah Hotel just after midnight (AEST) on Saturday. "Investigations to date suggest this is not a random...

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Labor's Bennelong candidate to be sacked

LABOR'S candidate for Bennelong is expected to be sacked before he gives evidence at the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption hearing next week. The NSW party branch has recommended that Jeff Salvestro-Martin, a councillor for Ryde Council,...

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Quigley can be proud of NBN role: govt

The government has thanked retiring NBN Co boss Mike Quigley for his work in developing the network. Source: AAP THE federal government has thanked retiring NBN Co chief executive Mike Quigley for his instrumental work in developing the broadband...

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Students want say on poll issues

UNIVERSITY students want a say on a wider range of issues than just those directly related to their studies, their national union says. National Union of Students president Jade Tyrrell says the upcoming federal election is an opportunity for...

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Abbott to back Gonski if all states agree

A coalition government would require "overwhelming majority" support to retain the Gonski reforms. Source: AAP OPPOSITION Leader Tony Abbott says all states must sign up to the government's education reforms for the coalition to back the...

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Extra year for schools plan: WA Premier

WEST Australian Premier Colin Barnett wants a 12-month extension to the deadline for signing up to the federal government's school funding scheme. The Liberal leader made the comment before it was announced the Independent Schools Council of...

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Pepper's launches late bid for RHG

MORTGAGE business Pepper has launched a late takeover bid for RHG, formerly RAMS Home Loans, just two days after lender Resimac reached a deal to buy the company. Pepper has put an offer to the RHG board which would see investors paid 46 cents...

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UK retailers cash in on royal baby

THERE'S nothing like a royal baby to lift a nation's spirits - and those of its retailers, who are hoping to cash in on Prince William and Catherine's new arrival this month. It wasn't long after the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge was admitted...

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Palmer hits back at reports of China rant

PERTH, July 9 AAP - Billionaire Clive Palmer says his relationship with China and his own staff is strong and amicable, despite reports of him hurling abuse at Chinese executives over a royalties dispute. A report in The Australian on Tuesday...

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Canada train disaster toll may pass 40

Firefighters in Quebec have managed to put out a blaze from a freight train laden with oil. Source: AAP FIVE bodies have been found so far in a grim search for victims from the catastrophic derailment of an oil-laden cargo train in eastern...

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Virgin takes 60% stake in Tigerair

Virgin Australia has completed the purchase of a 60 per cent stake in Tigerair Australia. Source: AAP VIRGIN Australia has completed the purchase of a 60 per cent stake in Tigerair Australia. Virgin Australia chief executive John Borghetti...

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Solar powered plane finishes US journey

A SOLAR-POWERED aircraft has completed the final leg of a history-making cross-country flight gliding to a smooth stop at New York's John F Kennedy International Airport. The Solar Impulse touched down at JFK at 11:09 pm local time, completing...

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Mandela still critical as his family feuds

Nelson Mandela remains hospitalised in a critical state for a fourth week with a lung condition. Source: AAP NELSON Mandela remains hospitalised in a critical state after doctors ruled out turning off his life support unless he suffers massive...

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