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Residents flee as river rises People living on the western side of the small town of Dimboola in Victoria's north-west have been urged to evacuate as the Wimmera River rises. China vows to improve human rights Chinese president Hu Jintao admitted his country needs to do more on human rights during the first full day of his visit to the United States. Severe storms lash flood-weary Queensland Severe thunderstorms have battered south-east Queensland for a second night. Boy found dead in NSW floodwaters The body of a boy who went missing in central western New South Wales has been found in floodwaters. Toowoomba mourns lost mother and son Hundreds of people gathered in Toowoomba in southern Queensland on Wednesday to farewell the first victims of last week's flashflood - Donna Rice and her 13-year-old son Jordan.
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Australians all: between myth and government Every nation projects a certain image of itself and what it understands to be its defining characteristics. Americans laud the rugged individual; the French stereotypically see themselves as some combination of great lovers and philosophers; the English are stoic and uncomplaining. We're egalitarian. It is still the case that when push comes to flood, or whatever other disaster afflicts us, it is the instinct for community and collective action that strikes a chord in the Australian heart. Emptying Queensland's flooded mines Queensland's mining industry has been badly affected by the recent floods with only 15 per cent of the state's coal mines fully operational. While the extent and magnitude of the floods may not have precedents, there is much to be learnt from past wet seasons where La Nina has been a visitor to our shores. Economic confidence in a time of crisis Making economic predictions is a game of roulette at the best of times, and almost impossible after a major disaster, so why is the surplus such a big deal? Having sworn black and blue that the Budget would return to surplus by 2013, and being - as Julia Gillard is - a little short of the political capital that might otherwise permit her to plead changed circumstances and renege on her word, she's pretty much obliged to make good on it. After disaster: psychological first aid Our recent experiences with natural disasters has seen both an increase in the provision of psychological care in the community, and in poorly-informed opinion about its efficacy. An article challenging the efficacy of psychological debriefing recently suggested that calling in the psychologists too quickly was without scientific basis and could be harmful With a little support, most trauma survivors recover without psychotherapy, but those struggling with symptoms of anxiety or depression may benefit from more specific psychological care. Being prepared is key to success Every business is planning ahead, but the art is to have a plan for the unexpected, a plan for emergencies.
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Wall Street falls on disappointing profits US stocks fell overnight as a result of disappointing earnings results from some of America's biggest banks. Outspoken journalist sprayed with acid Afghan police are hunting for an attacker who sprayed acid in the face of a high-profile Afghan journalist. Hitler photos auctioned for $48,000 More than 600 previously unseen images of Adolf Hitler have been auctioned in the United Kingdom.
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Bight tuna stocks best in years Fishing crews say the start of the tuna season in the Great Australian Bight is revealing the best stocks in living memory. Sharks may be colour blind A new study suggests sharks may be colour blind, challenging the long-held belief they were mainly attracted to yellow. Space museum part of ANU-Smithsonian deal The Australian National University in Canberra could soon house artefacts from Washington's Smithsonian Air and Space Museum after a landmark agreement between the two institutions.
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Flood victims warned of asbestos dangers Queensland flood victims may be exposing themselves to unseen dangers like asbestos as they go about cleaning up and repairing their homes. Bight tuna stocks best in years Fishing crews say the start of the tuna season in the Great Australian Bight is revealing the best stocks in living memory. South West Rocks 'Saltwater' project under more scrutiny Further investigations will be done before the Kempsey Shire Council makes any more decisions about a controversial South West Rocks development area.
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