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Afternoon Edition. Wed 29 Sep 2010
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No less fireworks in new-look Question Time The Federal Opposition has used the first Question Time of the new Parliament to accuse the Government of breaking its word over climate change and asylum seekers. DFAT names possible Delhi terrorist targets The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) has updated its travel advice to include a list of specific possible targets for a terrorist attack in New Delhi during the Commonwealth Games. Ablett seeks fresh challenge on Coast AFL superstar Gary Ablett has decided to leave Geelong after nine years, two premierships and a Brownlow Medal as he seeks a "fresh, new challenge" with the Gold Coast Suns. Crazed dog attacks couple, turns on police A dog has been shot dead after it turned on police in Sydney's south-west. Officials in damage control over leaked ASIO files Police have played down the sensitivity of ASIO and police force documents found in a garage during a drug raid in Melbourne's north earlier this month.
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Sexism alive and well in Australia Virginia Haussegger is right to lament the status of women in other countries and the brutalities and indignities they suffer daily. But attitudes towards women in our own so-called liberated western democracy desperately need an overhaul as well. While I frequently write about the objectification of women and girls, this issue has been unrelenting of late. Sexism is alive and well. Is it really the 21st century? Why I'm quitting Twitter IÂ'm quitting Twitter. At least for the time being, and that will be a long while. It really is time 'to get on with the job' And so the parliamentary term begins. What, I wonder, are our expectations? We don't want tired little games of opportunism dressed up in smug self importance. We don't want wrecking or gotcha. We just want our politicians to get on with the biggest job in the land. And make a difference. Too much to ask? James Hird: Messiah or mistake? Is James Hird taking a courageous risk or is he just 'crazy brave' in accepting the senior coaching job at Essendon Football Club? Understanding coalitions When it comes to coalitions, there are ingredients and strategies that if present or absent are likely to lead to success or failure.
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Qantas boss turned down Etihad alliance Qantas boss Alan Joyce says he rejected an approach by Etihad Airways to create an alliance with the Abu Dhabi-based carrier because he did not see any economic benefits. Germany to settle WWI reparations Germany will finally pay off the last of its debts from World War I this Sunday, on the 20th anniversary of German reunification. Australian base jumper dies in Malaysia Australia's base jumping community is in mourning for a New South Wales woman who fell to her death from one of the tallest towers in the world.
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Soaring Aussie demand guzzles biofuels supply A report suggests Australian demand for biofuels has outstripped the rate of global production growth in the past year. Research shows 'Hobbit' deformed human, not new species The row over the so-called "hobbit" found on the Indonesian island of Flores has flared again. 'Extinct' animals back from the dead Australian biologists say animals that have been feared extinct are often rediscovered, and conservation efforts too often focus on creatures that will never be found again.
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No less fireworks in new-look Question Time The Federal Opposition has used the first Question Time of the new Parliament to accuse the Government of breaking its word over climate change and asylum seekers. Water restrictions eased for two weeks Canberra's water authority is easing restrictions in the ACT for more than two weeks, with dam levels inching towards 80 per cent. Smoke haze across Taree area from hazard burning The National Parks Service is doing hazard reduction burning in the mid-north coast region ahead of the summer bushfire season.
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