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Robb considers move against Bishop Opposition finance spokesman Andrew Robb is considering a challenge to deputy Liberal leader Julie Bishop. Fev stood down over off-field incident Controversial AFL star Brendan Fevola has been suspended indefinitely by the Brisbane Lions over an alleged off-field incident. Tearful Rice offers public apology A tearful Stephanie Rice has made an emotional public apology over her homophobic slur on Twitter, saying she has learned a huge lesson. Minister quits Gillard Cabinet Federal Veterans' Affairs minister Alan Griffin has decided to step down from the ministry. Thai Airways plane searched after bomb threat US police searched a Thai Airways plane at Los Angeles International Airport late Tuesday (local time) after it landed following a warning of a bomb on board, an FBI spokeswoman and the airline said.
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Saint Paul's Letter to the Electorates: Chapter 10 It was the custom in Babylon that when the music played, the people gathered there did bow down. And there came to Babylon three visitors and they represented three provinces. And when the music played they refused to bow down. And they were asked 'Wilt thou bow down?' And the three said 'We're a bit busy to bow down. We're here to choose a leader.' For the people, of the people, by the skin of its teeth Gillard has a task that goes beyond normal ministerial reshuffles following an election. ACMA and Nine demonstrate Australia's institutionalised racism When it comes to racist and sexist attacks by specific individuals, major broadcasters can get away with a slap on the wrist. The day a stroke changed my life Strokes often come without warning - a total and most unwelcome surprise. The Tokyo Two: an abuse of human rights The Tokyo Two case has grown into a landmark trial for freedom of expression.
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East Timor's deputy PM resigns East Timor's deputy prime minister Mario Carrascalao has resigned. Thai Airways plane searched after bomb threat US police searched a Thai Airways plane at Los Angeles International Airport late Tuesday (local time) after it landed following a warning of a bomb on board, an FBI spokeswoman said. Dancing queens dig lords of the dance Scientists have revealed the secret to how a man can attract women on the dance floor: it's all in the way he moves his neck and torso and the speed at which he moves his right knee.
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Dancing queens dig lords of the dance Scientists have revealed the secret to how a man can attract women on the dance floor: it's all in the way he moves his neck and torso and the speed at which he moves his right knee. Farming family gets gong for green innovation A family of third generation cane growers in north Queensland has received a national sustainability award for their innovation in the industry. Digital Tasmania welcomes support for broadband plan A Tasmanian digital consumer group has praised the two independents for supporting Labor's broadband plan.
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Lauriston Reservoir likely to overflow One of Coliban Water's major storages is now likely to reach capacity within the next week. Floods haven't reduced locust threat: Helper The Victorian Government says that flooding has not reduced the threat of the anticipated locust plague. Bacteria brouhaha: Health Dept, CLP at odds The Northern Territory Health Department has rejected the Opposition's claim that there is no evidence that bacteria from stormwater is polluting Darwin's beaches.
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