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ABC
- + Dissident Chen arrives in US—High-profile Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng has arrived in the United States after being flown out of Beijing with his immediate family. [Category: World Pol...
- + Crowds greet start of London torch relay—The Olympic flame was greeted by thousands of cheering spectators as it began its 70-day relay journey around Britain ahead of the 2012 London Games. [Category:...
- + Drogba leads Chelsea to Champions League glory—Didier Drogba was the hero as Chelsea shocked Bayern Munich to win the Champions League final in a dramatic penalty shoot-out. [Category: Champions League, Socc...
- + Italy in shock after deadly school blast—Italians voiced their anger after an unexplained bombing at a school killed a 16-year-old girl and left five other teens gravely injured. [Category: Terrorism, ...
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Last new 20/5/12 9:11am.
Brisbane Times
- + Quade's dazzling return—Cooper impressive in his return to Super Rugby, but a late fade took some of the gloss off the Reds clinical triumph.
- + Festival of food and hope—In Geece it's all economic woe, but for Brisbane's Greeks the Paniyiri Festival was a celebration of food and hope.
- + Fight to find drug labs—Almost 70 per cent of the manufacture of illegal stimulants is taking place in secret laboratories in residential areas.
- + Cracking Ivan Milat—Almost two years after he first confronted Phil Denmeade, Eamonn Duff can finally tell the incredible story.
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Last new 20/5/12 8:41am.
Daily Telegraph
- + Driver with a gun shot dead outside police station—OFFICERS surrounded a car, a number with their weapons pointed at man reportedly driving around with a gun. [Link to media]
- + No more bloated pensions for premiers - O'Farrell—RETIRED premiers will get just one year of pay under new reforms and cars and free air travel will be gone for good. [Link to media]
- + Abbott's enforcer accused of 'gay hate assault'—SENIOR Liberal staffer claims Bill Heffernan punched him then abused him for being gay. He has witnesses. [Link to media]
- + Golly! Racist dolls a black mark on race relations—INDIGENOUS leaders have warned that the return of the "golliwog" doll to toy stores can harm race relations. [Link to media]
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Last new 20/5/12 10:12am.
- + Unemployment payments too low: MPs - My Daily News—Unemployment payments too low: MPsMy Daily NewsJULIA Gillard faces mounting pressure from her backbench to increase the unemployment benefit as MPs argue it is ...
- + Tell the truth, Nick Xenophon warns Craig Thomson - NEWS.com.au—NEWS.com.auTell the truth, Nick Xenophon warns Craig ThomsonNEWS.com.auINDEPENDENT Senator Nick Xenophon has urged Craig Thomson to tell the truth when he makes...
- + Stricken ship narrowly misses reef - ABC Online—Brisbane TimesStricken ship narrowly misses reefABC OnlineA bulk cargo carrier, adrift in the Coral Sea off far north Queensland, has narrowly missed hitting an...
- + Servo destroyed in fire after owner attacked - Sydney Morning Herald—Servo destroyed in fire after owner attackedSydney Morning HeraldA service station near Lithgow, west of Sydney, has been destroyed in a fire after the owner wa...
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Last new 20/5/12 10:03am.
HOTheadlines Blog
- + Whitney Houston Dead At 48—Whitney Houston the popular singer has died at age 48. Whitney's voice and image had faded in recent years following years of drug abuse. Whitney's publicist h...
- + MicroJobs.com.au—So what is a micro job? A micro job is, as the name suggests, a small job. Let's say something like cleaning out the shed, picking up the dry cleaning or perhap...
- + Steve Jobs Dead—Apple has released information that Steve Jobs has died. The former chief executive has had a long battle with cancer and has died at age 56 after only recently...
- + Ashton Kutcher and Demmi Moore divorce rumours—Rumours have been mounting about the expected divorce of Ashton Kutcher and Demmi Moore. The internet has come alive and the rumours began after online messages...
- + Amy Winehouse Dead—Amy Winehouse has been found dead in her London residence. At just 27 years old the troubled singer has had a long battle with drugs and alcohol. The exact deta...
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Last new 12/2/12 3:12pm.
News.com.au
- + O'Farrell slashes NSW premiers' entitlements fund—RETIRED premiers will get just one year of pay under new reforms and cars and free air travel will be gone for good.
- + Man charged over Sydney shooting—A MAN will front a Sydney court today, charged with attempted murder following a shooting in the city's west. [Link to media]
- + Suicide blast kills 13 in Afghanistan—A SUICIDE bomber detonated his explosive vest at a police checkpoint in eastern Khost province, killing 10 civilians.
- + Guatemala volcano belches ash, lava—THE Fuego volcano in Guatemala has begun shooting lava and columns of ash into the air.
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Last new 20/5/12 9:28am.
Ninemsn
- + Crowded House drummer dies—Rock legends Crowded House have made an emotional tribute to Peter Jones after he died of brain cancer.
- + Mystery school bombing kills one in Italy—Italy is in shock after an unexplained bombing killed a 16-year-old girl and left five other teens gravely injured.
- + Man dead in double stabbing—A man is dead and a woman has been left with critical injuries following a double stabbing in western Sydney.
- + Wife sued over murder plot—A Melbourne man who survived having his throat slashed outside his birthday party is suing his wife for organising to kill him. [Link to media]
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Last new 20/5/12 9:58am.
SBS
- + Anzac legacy in Greece remembered—Veterans of World War II have marked 71 years since the so-called 'second Anzacs' fought to defend Greece and Crete from the Nazis and Italians.
- + Stricken cargo ship 'won't hit Qld reef'—A cargo ship adrift off north Queensland won't smash into a reef, its managers say.
- + Two women charged over WA gas hub protest—Police in WA's Kimberley region have arrested two women for blocking a road leading to the site of Woodside's planned Browse gas hub project.
- + Pollies to look at conduct code—Lower house MPs in federal parliament are likely to be asked for their views on a draft code of conduct.
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Last new 19/5/12 9:05pm.
Sky News
- + Trapped miner found after 17 days—A miner who was buried underground for 17 days in northeast China has been found alive, state media said.
- + Investors brace for pain with markets—Local investors are bracing for more pain when the Australian stock market opens on Monday.
- + G8 leaders want Greece in eurozone—G8 leaders have said they want Greece to stay in the eurozone and vowed to boost global economic growth.
- + Carrier drifting in Coral Sea—The first of three vessels racing to the aid of a stricken cargo ship is due in the area this morning.
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Last new 20/5/12 10:03am.
SMH
- + Quade's back—Quade Cooper made a sparkling 40-minute comeback as the Reds tamed the Lions.
- + Premiers' perks cut back—Retired NSW premiers are to see their generous life entitlements, including free air travel, dramatically cut.
- + Mystery bomb kills Melissa—Unexplained bombing at Italian school kills 16-year-old girl, triggering protests across the country.
- + Bazooka-proof in the Cross—Most legitimate businesses do not need ''bazooka-proof'' wire mesh and bulletproof windows.
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Last new 20/5/12 9:27am.
The Age
- + Dawning of a brand new day—Relief for Bombers as they ultimately overwhelm a plucky challenge from Richmond.
- + From little wins to big wins—With a third straight victory and a shellacking of the Dockers, Hawthorn may yet be a finals success.
- + Chasing the city sun—As the city grows taller, sunlight becomes ever more elusive
- + A confit of confusion—Fancy a composite, a racione or a solid? Modern menus are stuffed with crafty marketing tricks, writes Natalie Craig.
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Last new 20/5/12 12:08am.
The Australian
- + Timor marks 10 years of independence—EAST Timor is preparing to celebrate a decade of independence from Indonesian rule today, with new President Taur Matan Ruak leading festivities in a crucial ye...
- + Chen's odyssey ends in freedom—CHINESE activist Chen Guangcheng's arrival in New York draws a line under a month-long saga that tested relations between the world superpowers. [Link to medi...
- + Dissident Chen arrives in US in study deal—BLIND Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng has arrived in the United States on a flight from Beijing, a month after escaping house arrest in China. [Link to medi...
- + Obama sides with France on growth push—US President Barack Obama is risking the ire of Angela Merkel by backing French calls for more pro-growth policies in Europe ahead of the G8 summit. [Link to ...
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Last new 20/5/12 10:12am.
The Courier Mail
- + Tell the truth, Xenophon warns Thomson—NICK Xenophon urges Craig Thomson to be honest when he fronts Parliament over corruption allegations.
- + Service station set alight, owner tied up—INTRUDERS assaulted and tied up a petrol station owner in central western NSW, then burned it to the ground.
- + O'Farrell slashes NSW premiers' entitlements fund—RETIRED premiers will get just one year of pay under new reforms and cars and free air travel will be gone for good.
- + Man charged over Sydney shooting—A MAN will front a Sydney court today, charged with attempted murder following a shooting in the city's west. [Link to media]
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Last new 20/5/12 10:12am.
The Examiner
- + No word from department over coroner's drowning report—The Education Department is still preparing its response to a coroner's findings in relation to the death of grade 9 student Rene Levi. [Link to media]
- + Opposition pledge to stop power bill rise—Households and small businesses would be spared a rise in electricity bills due to the carbon tax under the state Liberal budget to be announced on Tuesday. [Li...
- + Big turn-out expected at protest rally—Circular Head Mayor Darryl Quilliam expects at least 3000 people to attend a rally at Smithton today protesting against the closure of 15 tracks in the Arthur-P...
- + Chopper crash survivors remember—It has been almost 10 years since Kelvin Howe and Pat Frost miraculously survived a helicopter crash in the Central Plateau. [Link to media]
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Last new 20/5/12 8:41am.
The Mercury
- + Organ families share the joys—LITTLE sophie Chilcott will be granted her greatest wish on the first anniversary of her life-saving liver transplant. [Link to media]
- + A whole new beginning—BRIGHT autumn weather rewarded a most resilient couple when their dream wedding went ahead as planned. [Link to media]
- + Childcare cost relief on way—PM Julia Gillard is considering how to give parents relief from childcare fees, including a freeze or cap price increases. [Link to media]
- + It's the kick-along we need—THE talk of State of Origin footy is back on the agenda and the idea of the traditional primrose, rose and bottle-green jumper has past and present greats saliv...
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Last new 20/5/12 7:41am.
WA Today
- + Smith slaps 'fresh' journalist—Hollywood actor Will Smith slapped a reporter across the face after the man tried to kiss him on the lips.
- + Facebook shares stumble—Facebookâs much-anticipated sharemarket debut did not go quite as planned, but Zuckerberg still raised millions.
- + 'He's perfectly friendly'—Top of Richard Glover's list of annoying phrases is a pet owner's reassurance - right before the dog bit him.
- + Flak jackets in vogue—Kirstie Clements discovered that the crown of editing Vogue Australia comes splattered with blood.
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Last new 19/5/12 6:04pm.
Yahoo!7
- + Majura Parkway 'should include off-road cycleway' (ABC)—The body representing Canberra's cycling community is lobbying the ACT Government to construct an off-road bicycle track while the Majura Parkway is being built...
- + Rangers target illegal Namadgi hunters (ABC)—ACT police and rangers are cacking down on illegal hunting in Namadgi National Park south-west of Canberra.
- + Dissident Chen arrives in US (ABC)—High-profile Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng has arrived in the United States after being flown out of Beijing with his immediate family.
- + Man dead in Sydney stabbing (ABC)—A man is dead and a woman is in hospital after a stabbing in Sydney's west.
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Last new 20/5/12 9:43am.
