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Australia Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Australia.

Results 1 - 20 of 128,478 in Australia

  1. Raising baby whale impossible - expertsRead the original story

    2 min ago | News.com.au

    ... it is not actually physically possible to look after a whale like this pretty much anywhere else, let alone in Australia," he said. "It's looking like it's too big a mountain to climb," he said. "We're racking our brains ... But we need to be ...

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  2. Power sell-off gets A-G's nodRead the original story

    3 min ago | News.com.au

    THE New South Wales Auditor-General has given the green light to the NSW Government's plans to privatise the state's electricity sector, saying he has "no major issue" with the proposal.

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  3. Qantas Profit Rises 44% to Record $846 Million; Hedging Limits Fuel CostsRead the original story

    4 min ago | Bloomberg Business News

    Qantas Airways Ltd. , Australia's biggest airline, posted record annual profit as the carrier limited the increase in fuel costs and flew more passengers and freight.

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  4. Horse vet dies of deadly Hendra virusRead the original story

    4 min ago | News.com.au

    ... him. My thoughts are with them all at this sad time." Dr Cunneen is the third person to die from Hendra virus in Australia. An outbreak in 1994 claimed the life of trainer Vic Rail, 49. Mackay sugarcane farmer Mark Preston, 35, died a year later ...

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  5. Digital TV left in dark by cutsRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | NEWS.com.au

    ... receives more than $8 million from the government to do digital television field strength measurements all over Australia prior to the analogue switch-off in 2013. "This is to establish just what the problems are going to be -- and believe me, there ...

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  6. paluma-4816Read the original story

    Sep 14, 2005 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation

    The family of a north Queensland woman who survived eight nights alone in the bush after a car accident has thanked authorities and friends for their support.

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  7. NBN a waste without Fibre to the HomeRead the original story

    9 min ago | ComputerWorld

    ... Zones Computerworld newsletters! Keep up with the latest virtualisation technologies, products, news and features. Australia could have a Fibre-to-the-Home (FttH) network for the same price as the inferior hybrid node network, according to industry ...

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  8. ACMA: Digital TV left in dark by cutsRead the original story

    17 min ago | News.com.au

    ... receives more than $8 million from the government to do digital television field strength measurements all over Australia prior to the analogue switch-off in 2013. "This is to establish just what the problems are going to be -- and believe me, there ...

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  9. 2008 Sydney Auto Show Preview: Suzuki Kizashi 3 ConceptRead the original story

    17 min ago | Edmunds.com News

    Suzuki means to tackle the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and other midsize competitors in the Australia market.

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  10. Fear of new Mid East 'Cold War' as Syria strengthens military alliance with RussiaRead the original story

    17 min ago | World News from Times Online

    ... hardware(think US), but the quantity of last generation equipment could eclipse all others. Luke, Port Macquarie, Australia Russia aligning itself with a terrorist-sponsoring state. Any questions? Michael, Chicago, U.S.A.

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  11. Australia: Lighthouse is the ultimate officeRead the original story

    19 min ago | The New Zealand Herald

    ... -class pinot noir and chardonnay - and some good restaurant meals to go with them. More Articles: Next Destination Australia Story: Australia: Vast works of art in sweeping landscape Destination Australia Homepage

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  12. Hundreds of mine jobs to goRead the original story

    20 min ago | Australian Broadcasting Corporation

    Hundreds of jobs are going from Broken Hill's major lead and zinc mine. Operator Perilya says lower metal prices have forced a restructuring.

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  13. Train drivers get gas masks after exhaust leakRead the original story

    20 min ago | Australian Broadcasting Corporation

    A train driver and his co-driver received medical treatment after an exhaust leak on a train near Cairns last month.

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  14. Conlan not guaranteeing Barkly maternity wardRead the original story

    20 min ago | Australian Broadcasting Corporation

    ... Matt Conlan, was yesterday awarded the health portfolio, along with spokesman for alcohol policy, and central Australia. Mr Conlan says the Labor Government's neglect of health services in central Australia is appalling and has vowed to advocate for ...

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  15. Abandoned whale calf weakeningRead the original story

    21 min ago | Political Gateway

    A baby humpback whale that has been attempting to suckle from yachts off the coast of Australia seems to be weakening from starvation, wildlife officials said.

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  16. Brisbane vet dies of Hendra virusRead the original story

    23 min ago | News.com.au

    ... boosted by the acquisition of regional newspaper group Rural Press. NAB pledges to pass on full rate cut NATIONAL Australia Bank will pass on in full a quarter-point cut if the Reserve lowers official rates by that amount next month.

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  17. Brett Lee pulls out of Australia's next one-day series amid reports of a split from wife Liz KempRead the original story

    23 min ago | News.com.au

    AUSTRALIAN fast bowler Brett Lee has pulled out of this month's one-day series against Bangladesh because of the breakdown of his marriage.

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  18. 'Ugly women' mayor says sorryRead the original story

    27 min ago | News.com.au

    LATEST: MOUNT Isa mayor John Molony has said he is sorry for his comments about "beauty disadvantaged" women.

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  19. Good news a welcome lift for tourism industryRead the original story

    34 min ago | The West Australian

    After months of struggle for Australia's tourism industry, a ray of optimism has shone through the clouds.

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  20. Metal prices: Port Pirie smelter under reviewRead the original story

    34 min ago | AdelaideNow...

    ... has sought urgent talks with the management. "We look forward to talks with Nyrstar, and we are hopeful that South Australia's growing reputation as the new national centre of mining and resources will see Nyrstar invest in Port Pirie, which has had ...

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