Australia
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Police advise car owners to look and lock before they leave
A rise in car break-ins in Manningham, Victoria has prompted police to warn motorists to look and lock before leaving their cars.
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Rann says goodbye to political life
in 1977, SA Premier Don Dunstan asked a 24-year-old Mike Rann what he wanted in his career. “I want your job,” he replied. 24year years later, he got it. As the longest serving Lab
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Spinal clue found for dementia
A test to detect those likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear may be around the corner.
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Bikies given three years jail for Zervas murder
Two members of the Comanchero outlaw motorbike gang were sentenced to at least three years in jail for their roles in a gang clash at Sydney Airport that left one man dead.
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Fat tax proposed on heavy travellers
A former Qantas chief economist called for overweight passengers to pay an extra surcharge to fly on Australian airlines.
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From Australia, with love
From Australia, with love, a weekly TV show on ERT World, will be launching on Sunday 15 January.
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NSW grant for all ages, drug and alcohol free music events
NSW Minister for the Arts George Souris today announced $110,000 in funding to aid young people in the state to stage drug and alcohol free music events.
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Job vacancies on the decrease
The final months of 2011 saw a fall in job vacancies that presents a warning that unemployment rates are likely to increase this year.
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Judge says mandatory sentencing for people smugglers unfair
A Queensland judge has criticised mandatory sentencing of people smugglers saying it does not take into consideration personal circumstances
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Calombaris attacks penalty rates
Celebrity chef George Calombaris has blamed the workplace relations regime for the high cost of eating out in Australia.