Sydney police uncover cannabis set-up

A 25-year-old man has been charged after police uncovered a cannabis set-up inside a Sydney house. Source: AAP A HYDROPONIC cannabis set-up worth more than half a million dollars has been discovered after police raided a house in Sydney's...

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Dastyari gets thumbs up from Carr

ALP powerbroker Sam Dastyari has been nominated to fill a senate vacancy. Source: AAP NSW Labor Party boss Sam Dastyari is an "outstanding talent" who will do a great job if elected to the Senate, Foreign Minister Bob Carr says. The 30-year-old...

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No promises on NSW nurse ratios

NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner has fronted a roomful of nurses to announce 135 new jobs, but she's making no promises on the staff-patient ratios that sparked walk-outs last month. On the final day of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association's...

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Tabcorp says mobile betting going strongly

Gaming company Tabcorp reported a net profit of $127 million for the 2012/13 financial year. Source: AAP BETTING via smart phones and other mobile devices continues to grow dramatically, says wagering, keno and gaming machine services firm...

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'Cruelty' behind preference deals: Milne

THE major parties have moved closer together on "cruelty" and that will be reflected in their preference deals, Greens leader Christine Milne says. The coalition is reportedly considering an agreement with the ALP that would put the Greens last...

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Rudd, Beattie 'here to help'

Peter Beattie is expected to be named the Labor party's candidate for the seat of Forde in Brisbane. Source: AAP PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd admits he's had his differences with Peter Beattie but says the former Queensland premier will make a...

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Nuttall's house to be auctioned

FORMER Queensland MP Gordon Nuttall's home will be auctioned to pay the final debt he owes the state. He's serving a 14-year sentence for perjury and receiving $150,000 in payments from a businessman in return for helping him secure government...

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Japan to boost Fukushima clean-up

JAPAN will accelerate efforts to prevent more radioactive groundwater from seeping into the ocean at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant, government officials say, as critics slam its operator's handling of the issue. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe...

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Low rates due to slowing economy: Howard

THE Labor government is deluding itself if it believes lower interest rates are a sign they have the economy well in hand, former Liberal leader John Howard says. In 2004 when Mr Howard was contesting an election as prime minister, he said interest...

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Americans keeping old cars longer

AMERICANS are keeping their cars and trucks longer than ever, and even with new car sales increasing, the average age will continue to rise, an industry research firm says. The average age of the 247 million cars and trucks on US roads hit a record...

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Ex-Gunns boss could land jail time

Former Gunns boss John Gay could spend time in jail after pleading guilty to insider trading. Source: AAP JOHN Gay, the face of one-time Tasmanian timber giant Gunns, could spend time in jail after pleading guilty to insider trading. The...

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Barnett denies lobbying for staff pay rise

Colin Barnett denied he had lobbied for the pay increases of WA government's media director. Source: AAP WEST Australian Premier Colin Barnett has denied he misled the public about an $84,000 pay rise for the state government's media director....

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Rudd boards flight from Brisbane

Speculation is mounting that Prime Minister Kevin Rudd may be closer to naming the poll date. Source: AAP PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd has boarded a flight in Brisbane, fuelling speculation he may be bound for Canberra to name the election date....

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