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- + Storm cuts power on NSW south coast—A savage windstorm has battered the NSW south coast, cutting power to tens of thousands of homes.
- + Boy shot by mate in hunting mishap—A boy is being flown to a Perth hospital after being shot by a friend in a duck hunting mishap.
- + Crash victim loved adventure—The family of a young Vic man killed in a plane crash in NZ says he died living life to the fullest.
- + Christchurch braces for more destruction—NZ is preparing for more destruction as aftershocks and an approaching storm threaten Christchurch.
- + Paul Hogan departs Australia—Paul Hogan has left Australia after a travel ban by the Australian Tax Office was lifted.
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Last new 5/9/10 10:04pm.
News.com.au
- + Trying for a girl? Eat beans and cheese—CUTTING out salt and going on a diet of beans and hard cheese gives mothers a better chance of giving birth to a girl, research shows.
- + Spanish separatist group calls ceasefire—SPANISH separatist group ETA announced a ceasefire in its campaign for an independent homeland, according to Basque news agency GARA.
- + Boy, 11, shot in hunting mishap—A BOY is being flown to a Perth hospital after being shot by a friend in a duck hunting mishap southeast of Perth.
- + Nine people killed in Yemen violence—SIX people including four policemen were killed in clashes in Yemen's south, where an ambush killed a tribal chief and his two bodyguards.
- + Cholera outbreak 'covered up'—AUTHORITIES in eastern China covered up an outbreak of cholera for 12 days out of fears that publicising the disease would shock the population.
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Last new 5/9/10 10:04pm.
Ninemsn
- + Floods 'worst in 12 years'—Rain has eased but the trouble is not over, with many Victorian towns set to be flooded in the next few days.
- + Aussie plane crash victim named—New Zealand police have named the nine people, including one Australian, who were killed in a fiery plane crash in Fox Glacier. [Link to media]
- + Taylor's parents 'angry, bitter' at Newton—The parents of Rachael Taylor say they are "angry" at Matthew Newton after allegations he assaulted their daughter at least five times. [Link to media]
- + Hundreds of fans brawl at footy game—A massive brawl involving hundreds of spectators has erupted at a junior Aussie Rules final in Alice Springs.
- + Victorian towns evacuated—Two more Victorian towns will be evacuated as water levels rise in the worst state floods in over a decade.
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Last new 5/9/10 5:18pm.
The Age
- + Coffee will cost a latte more—The average cost of a cappuccino in Melbourne could $4 within a year.
- + End of the road for Blues?—Can Carlton break down Sydney in the second week of consecutive road trips?
- + Gibbs back in gear for finals—After a mid-year slump, the Blues young gun has worked his way into form at the business end of the season.
- + MCG game: call for probe—Cricket Australia to strengthen anti-corruption measures as fall-out continues from spot-fixing scandal.
- + Pies prevail, Dogs roll over—Collingwood thrashes depleted Western Bulldogs with scarcely a hitch.
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Last new 5/9/10 4:47pm.
SBS
- + Wild weather lashes Vic, NSW, SA, ACT—Hundreds of homes are under water after Victoria's worst floods in more than a decade, while parts of NSW, SA and the ACT have been lashed by strong winds.
- + SA storms leave 2000 homes without power—Nearly 2000 homes around South Australia are without power on Sunday night, after a weekend of wild weather caused havoc with electricity infrastructure.
- + Govt likely to be 'fragile': Labor MP—A senior Labor MP has conceded stability is likely to be an issue for whichever party forms government.
- + Parliament reform spat slows govt result—A decision on who forms government could be delayed with a squabble breaking out over parliamentary reform.
- + Consensus on parly reform evaporates —A decision on who forms government could be delayed with a squabble breaking out over parliamentary reform.
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Last new 5/9/10 7:11pm.
SMH
- + Cowboys give Roosters a fright but leaders are still laughing—BRIAN SMITH said his confidence in the Sydney Roosters' title hopes had been eroded but the coach and his captain Braith Anasta were cracking jokes last night after securing a de facto home final against Wests Tigers.
- + Roosters edge out dogged Cowboys—Sydney Roosters will face Wests Tigers in the opening round of the NRL finals after beating the North Queensland Cowboys 18-8 in an unconvincing display in Townsville on Saturday.
- + Pritchard helps Penrith pounce on second spot—A FRANK Pritchard hat-trick helped the Panthers cement outright second position on the ladder and they head into the NRL finals for the first time since 2004 with a second-chance guarantee after punishing a deplorable Sharks outfit at CUA Stadium last night.
- + Crushing win hands Panthers second place—Penrith backrower Frank Pritchard is doing his best to ensure a memorable farewell, scoring a hattrick to the Panthers secure second spot on the NRL ladder with a 50-12 win over a deplorable Cronulla on Saturday night.
- + Noddy exits on a high—Canterbury Bulldogs stun Manly.
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Last new 5/9/10 9:21pm.
Brisbane Times
- + Venice's red carpet fades—Money trouble and construction delays have failed to dampen festival spirits, writes Stephanie Bunbury.
- + Golden goose takes flight—Interests rates uncertainty is turning Queensland's real estate industry from a golden goose into a headless chook.
- + Combat fatigue—Aussie soldiers are fighting and dying in Afghanistan for a caretaker government here and a corrupt one there.
- + Riverfire lights up Brisbane—Hundreds of thousands of people find their best vantage point on the banks of Brisbane River to catch the visual splendour of Riverside 2010.
- + NZ quake: 'Lucky no-one was killed'—Powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake causes widespread devastation in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Last new 5/9/10 5:52am.
WA Today
- + Sandi OK for Cats clash—Mark Harvey says a knock to his knee won't stop Aaron Sandilands to take on Geelong on Friday.
- + Back into heart of darkness—Les Kennedy There's a weirdness about the topography at Belanglo: cars stop for no reason, phones cut out.
- + Mark Harvey ... genius—Dockers coach rests half his stars - rides out the criticism - and comes up with his club's first finals win since 2006.
- + Aussies in earthquake zone 'fine'—Australians staying in central Christchurch are fine and being looked after, their hotel manager says.
- + 'It just started shaking'—State of emergency declared in Christchurch after violent earthquake this morning.
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Last new 5/9/10 1:53pm.
The Mercury
- + Shaky school outing—FIFTEEN year 10 students from Hobart were sound asleep in a youth hostel in Christchurch when the earthquake hit. [Link to media]
- + Arsenic water scare—POTENTIALLY fatal levels of mining metals were found in the primary water supply of a remote Tasmanian community. [Link to media]
- + MPs set for pay lift—TASMANIAN members of parliament are set for another pay rise. [Link to media]
- + $12m for extra MPs—AN expanded Tasmanian Parliament would cost taxpayers anywhere from $2 million to $12 million a year extra. [Link to media]
- + Oil prospector's woes—A SUPREME Court application has been lodged to wind up Tasmanian oil prospector Great South Land Minerals. [Link to media]
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Last new 5/9/10 6:25pm.
Yahoo!7
- + Boy, 12, shot in duck hunting accident (ABC)—A boy is being airlifted to Princess Margaret Hospital after being shot on a farm in Western Australia.
- + Gale force winds smash NSW coast (ABC)—A severe windstorm has taken its toll on the New South Wales south coast, leaving up to 40,000 homes without power.
- + Independents 'don't feel intimidated' as decision looms (ABC)—The country independent MPs say they do not feel intimidated into backing a Coalition government and they may even have their final decision by tomorrow.
- + Historic Tasmanian home destroyed (ABC)—A family of seven, including a two week old baby, escaped a fire which destroyed their historic home in Tasmania's north west early this morning.
- + Army to evacuate Victorian flood victims (ABC)—The Defence Force will help evacuate residents in Victoria's north as the flood crisis worsens and scores of homes remain under water.
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Last new 5/9/10 9:21pm.
Daily Telegraph
- + Boy, 11, shot in hunting mishap—A BOY is being flown to hospital after being shot by a friend in a duck hunting mishap southeast of Perth. [Link to media]
- + Child abuse everyone's business - Burney—ATTITUDES need to be changed to realise that protecting children from abuse is everyone's responsibility, the New South Wales Government says.
- + Boy, 17, free after admitting porn charge—TEENAGER who pleaded guilty to downloading 220 images of pornography walks free. [Link to media]
- + Boy, 17, free after admitting porn charges—TEENAGER who pleaded guilty to downloading 220 images of pornography walks free. [Link to media]
- + Police paid to escort council litter officers—POLICE are being used as escorts for litter patrols as council rakes in thousands in fines. [Link to media]
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Last new 5/9/10 9:21pm.
The Australian
- + Souths fail to take late chance—CANTERBURY gave the Rabbitohs a chance to sneak into the top eight but they weren't good enough to take it, beaten by St George Illawarra. [Link to media]
- + Swans pip the Blues in a thriller—SYDNEY overcame Carlton in a titanic battle to win their AFL elimination final by five points at ANZ Stadium. [Link to media]
- + Craigslist shuts erotic ads section—CRAIGSLIST appears to have surrendered in a legal fight over erotic ads posted on its website, shutting down its adult services section. [Link to media]
- + Victorian towns brace for floodwaters—THE Victorian towns of Shepparton and Horsham are on high alert today as emergency authorities warned floodwaters would hit them next. [Link to media]
- + Christchurch in lockdown amid tremors—CENTRAL Christchurch remains in lockdown today after New Zealand's worst earthquake since 1931 devastated parts of the city. [Link to media]
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Last new 5/9/10 9:21pm.
The Courier Mail
- + Trying for a girl? Eat beans and cheese—CUTTING out salt and going on a diet of beans and hard cheese gives mothers a better chance of giving birth to a girl, research shows.
- + Spanish separatist group calls ceasefire—SPANISH separatist group ETA announced a ceasefire in its campaign for an independent homeland, according to Basque news agency GARA.
- + Boy, 11, shot in hunting mishap—A BOY is being flown to a Perth hospital after being shot by a friend in a duck hunting mishap southeast of Perth.
- + Nine people killed in Yemen violence—SIX people including four policemen were killed in clashes in Yemen's south, where an ambush killed a tribal chief and his two bodyguards.
- + Cholera outbreak 'covered up'—AUTHORITIES in eastern China covered up an outbreak of cholera for 12 days out of fears that publicising the disease would shock the population.
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Last new 5/9/10 10:04pm.
The Examiner
- + Honour roll is big business—SEVENTEEN Northern Tasmanian businesses and community organisations have been honoured in the 2010 Launceston Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. The awards were presented at a gala di
- + Drug use pushing children into care—DRUG and alcohol abuse is putting Tasmanian children in state care in increasing numbers. Figures released exclusively to The Sunday Examiner revealed that parental use of drugs and alcohol wa
- + Area in emergency mode Extensive damage but no one killed—AUCKLAND - Buildings crumbled, roads buckled and shattered glass showered the streets of Christchurch yesterday when a 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocked New Zealand's second-largest city. Offici
- + Soaking triggers warnings—NORTHERN Tasmania received a bucketing yesterday, with 60 millimetres of rain recorded in 24 hours and a further 50 millimetres expected today. The Bureau of Meteorology last night said flash floo
- + Greens reject dissent claims—THE Tasmanian Greens have denied that media were blocked from much of this weekend's party conference to hide internal dissent and avoid scrutiny. The Liberals yesterday criticised the Greens
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Last new 5/9/10 11:20am.
- + Sea Lion savages boy at Sydney zoo - Mirror.co.uk—ABC NewsSea Lion savages boy at Sydney zooMirror.co.ukA boy of 11 was savaged by a sea lion as he helped to feed it fish at a zoo. Other visitors screamed in shock as the animal flew at little Jack Lister, tearing his clothes and sinking its teeth into his stomach and back. ...Sea lion mauls boy at Australian zooIndian ExpressAustralian boy mauled by sea lion at zooAFPBoy mauled by Taronga Zoo sea lionABC OnlineSydney Morning Herald -The Australian -The Associated Pressall 271 news articles » [Category: Nation]
- + Australian man severely cut in Solomon Islands shark attack - Radio New Zealand International—NEWS.com.auAustralian man severely cut in Solomon Islands shark attackRadio New Zealand InternationalA shark attack in a remote area of Solomon Islands has left an Australian man with severe cuts to his face and neck. The 34-year-old was attacked on Thursday while swimming at a remote island resort. A spokesperson for Australia's Department of Foreign ...Shark Attack An Australian in Solomon IslandsEasy Destination Blog (blog)all 145 news articles » [Category: Nation]
- + Hundreds of sharks in feeding frenzy - Sydney Morning Herald—Daily MailHundreds of sharks in feeding frenzySydney Morning HeraldThe sharks, some up to 4.5 metres long, were filmed just metres off the beach at Teewah, about 10 kilometres north of the resort town of Noosa, by the AGL Action Rescue Helicopter night crew at 8am today. The night crew was flying back from Fraser ...Young sharks swarm the coastDaily TelegraphIncredible tiger shark feeding frenzy captured on videoDaily MailHundreds Of Tiger Sharks In Feeding FrenzySky NewsSunshine Coast Daily -CBS News -Discovery Newsall 59 news articles » [Category: Nation]
- + Independents not intimidated as decision looms - ABC Online—Sydney Morning HeraldIndependents not intimidated as decision loomsABC OnlineThe country independent MPs say they do not feel intimidated into backing a Coalition government and they may even have their final decision by tomorrow. Independent MPs Bob Katter, Tony Windsor and Rob Oakeshott have spent the weekend weighing up ...Abbot's final plea in Australia political impasseAFPKatter's call unlikely todayHerald SunTony Abbott pledges to put country first in bid to woo Independent MPsNEWS.com.auSydney Morning Herald -The Australian -The Australianall 735 news articles » [Category: Nation]
- + Breadwinning dads scared to ask bosses to cut working hours: Oz study - Oneindia—NTNews.com.auBreadwinning dads scared to ask bosses to cut working hours: Oz studyOneindiaMelbourne, Sept 5 (ANI): Fathers struggling to juggle jobs and family responsibilities admit they are scared to ask bosses to reduce their hours for fear it may harm their careers, says an Australian study. A Galaxy survey conducted for Father's Day ...You're the best, DadSydney Morning HeraldFather's Day flourishes as dads embrace family timeThe AgeDads losing fight to balance work, familyPerthNowNTNews.com.au -Herald Sun -Herald Sunall 25 news articles » [Category: Nation]
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