Water rescue underway after Ita: Newman

Queensland Premier Campbell Newman says there have been no reports of death or injury caused by Ita. Source: AAP THREE children and their parents have been rescued from fast-flowing floodwaters in cyclone-battered Cooktown. "Great work...

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Police van set on fire in Melbourne

A POLICE van has been set on fire in Melbourne's north. Police say the divisional van was found smouldering and with a broken window at Reservoir on Friday night. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze. A police sedan nearby also had...

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Chinese airline to land at Vic airport

A CHINESE airline will use Victoria's Avalon Airport as a base under a new deal that could allow passengers to fly direct to China. Victorian Premier Denis Napthine says the agreement, expanding transport operations between HNA Group Hainan...

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Vic Labor rejects claims on Bay West port

LABOR'S plan to build a port in Victoria's west carries grave environmental risks through rock demolition and large-scale dredging, the coalition government says. But shadow treasurer Tim Pallas denies Labor's proposed port in Bay West, near Geelong,...

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Bureaucrat denies he dismissed batts risk

A senior bureaucrat has told an inquiry he warned superiors the home insulation scheme wasn't safe. Source: AAP A RUDD government staffer has denied he told insulation representatives the pink batts scheme was "all about jobs" and "we expect...

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Weak job growth to continue: govt data

WEAK employment growth is likely to continue as the federal government's jobs indicator has fallen for six straight months. The index anticipates movements in the growth cycle of employment, with a turning point confirmed after six consecutive...

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More relocatable units for Vic prisons

MORE shipping container-style "relocatable units" are being rolled out to boost the capacity of Victoria's prison system. The Victorian government has announced another 27 units will be installed by August at two correctional facilities near...

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US bill would end SeaWorld orca shows

SEAWORLD San Diego would have to end its killer whale shows and remove 10 orcas from their tanks under a bill inspired by a documentary blasting the marine park's animal welfare practices. The California Assembly is holding its first hearing...

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Royals rest up for whirlwind tour

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their baby Prince George are having a rest day. Source: AAP THE Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their baby Prince George are having a day of rest away from the public and media gaze after their long...

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Don't let Senate become a circus: Xenophon

Labor Senate leader Penny Wong says the party's results off the WA senate re-run was disappointing. Source: AAP INDEPENDENT senator Nick Xenophon is warning his parliamentary colleagues they will be punished by voters if the new Senate becomes...

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Seven Network takes aim at AFP

The Seven Network has told an inquiry it suffered damage to its reputation following AFP raids. Source: AAP THE Seven Network has told a Senate inquiry it suffered significant damage to its reputation following raids by federal police looking...

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Police shoot man in Brisbane

A man has been shot by police responding to a domestic disturbance on Brisbane's bayside. Source: AAP A MAN is in a critical but stable condition after being shot by police during a domestic dispute on Brisbane's bayside. Two police officers...

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Talks on Japan trade deal difficult: PM

PM Tony Abbott says he's optimistic but not certain about finalising a free trade deal with Japan. Source: AAP TONY Abbott's push to resolve free trade talks with Japan appears on shaky ground, with the prime minister admitting he's not certain...

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