Most in US poll disapprove of Obama

US President Barack Obama's second-term approval ratings continue to slide, with most US poll respondents now disapproving of his job performance, according to a Pew Research Centre survey. Obama's slide parallels that of his predecessor, George...

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Abbott promises respectful new parliament

PRIME Minister Tony Abbott has promised a "respectful" new parliament when it assembles for the first time next week, promising the Labor years will soon fade like "a bad memory". Addressing the West Australian Liberal branch at its annual conference...

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PM's very busy running the country: Hockey

Treasurer Joe Hockey has been forced to defend the 'vanishing' public profile of Tony Abbott (pic). Source: AAP TREASURER Joe Hockey has defended Prime Minister Tony Abbott's low profile since the September election, saying his boss is "flat...

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Anti-whaling activist testifies in US case

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson has testified in a contempt of court hearing in Seattle. Source: AAP PAUL Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, has testified in a contempt of court hearing in Seattle. The fugitive...

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Bushfire threat to WA community eases

RESIDENTS at a remote Aboriginal community in Western Australia are no longer being threatened by bushfire, after authorities managed to contain the blaze. A watch and act warning had been issued for people in the Muludja community, 20 kilometres...

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Indonesia just 'playing politics': expert

Indonesia is unlikely to make changes to its relationship with Australia over spying allegations. Source: AAP INDONESIA is playing politics by implying the country's relationship with Australia has been damaged by spying allegations, a leading...

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Apache ramps up presence in Canning Basin

ENERGY giant Apache is ramping up its presence in WA's Canning Basin, announcing a multi-million dollar deal with Buru Energy to explore one of the world's largest shale gas resources. Under the deal Buru Energy will operate exploration permits...

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WA senate result formally declared

THE controversial results of Western Australia's senate recount have been formally declared ahead of a likely High Court challenge. It was revealed on Saturday that Australian Greens Senator Scott Ludlam and the Australian Sports Party's Wayne...

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Retail spending continues to improve

Official figures show Australian retail spending rose 0.8 per cent in September. Source: AAP RETAIL spending rose for the fifth month in a row in September, driven by strong department store sales and a bounce in consumer confidence. The...

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Dozens helped on first day of abalone hunt

THE first day of the abalone fishing season in Western Australia has passed without tragedy - but only just. WA's surf lifesaving authorities reported a busy morning on Sunday, with dozens of potentially disastrous incidents averted. After...

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Turnbull in tussle over NBN contracts

Malcolm Turnbull has vowed to take marginal seats out of the equation during the NBN roll-out. Source: AAP LABOR has seized on revelations the Coalition has booted 500,000 households off the National Broadband Network roll-out map. Communications...

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