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Two Australian soldiers killed in Afghanistan Two Australian soldiers were killed in Afghanistan on Monday in a "very bad day" for the Australian Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston has announced. Government considers live export bans The Federal Government is considering banning live animal exports to some countries after ABC TV broadcast disturbing footage of Australian cattle being mistreated in Indonesian abattoirs. ASIC boss declares war on corporate crooks The new head of corporate watchdog ASIC has ordered a greater use of telephone and wire taps and email intercepts to nail corporate crooks. Garnaut to unveil carbon compo plans The Federal Government will get final recommendations today about how it should compensate families for the extra costs of a carbon tax. Sam Ibrahim charged over bank kidnapping Former bikie boss Sam Ibrahim has been charged over an alleged kidnapping at a bank in Sydney's north-west yesterday.
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Belief or denial: still the bottom line in climate politics The climate change debate may be getting warmer with much hot air expended over who should and should not say 'Yes' but the real question for those who want action is 'do you accept the science?' More than party political affiliation, a belief that climate change is real is the key determinant of whether or not someone will support the Federal Government's carbon price. Winning the war against electricity The failure to force existing coal-powered electricity generators to close leaves high-cost alternative energy solutions even more vulnerable. The mining agenda from a Yamatji perspective The people that benefit least from mining are the people removed from the land to allow it. It's time Australia caught up with Saudi Arabia. Modern feminism: politics and rights not spectacle Unlike in Canada where it originated, the politics and demands of SlutWalk in Australia are either unclear or non-existent. The future of conservatism in the UK What is conservatism? Some claim that it is a mere pragmatism - that it has no ideas, guiding theme or undergirding foundation, that it is doing what works without direction or belief. Others say the British Tories are the party of vested interest, others still say that conservatism is best expressed by a pure libertarianism. What then is modern conservatism - what does it care about, what does it seek to conserve? Why nothing less than society itself.
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Two Australian soldiers killed in Afghanistan Two Australian soldiers were killed in Afghanistan on Monday in a "very bad day" for the Australian Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston has announced. Market set to open higher There was no trading in the United States or the UK overnight because of public holidays, leaving the Australian market with little direction when local trading begins this morning. Truce talks held as Libya defections mount South African president Jacob Zuma has met Libyan leader Moamar Gaddafi for truce talks as NATO said the strongman's "reign of terror" was nearing its end and top military officers deserted him.
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Bones may be ancient Aboriginal remains Police believe skeletal remains found in Little Menindee creek may be ancient Aboriginal remains. Ugly font may improve learning Inspired by comic strips and hated by font designers, new research suggests Comic Sans may help people remember what they read. New chief scientist predicts no problems Australia's new chief scientist Ian Chubb says he expects to be able to meet the Prime Minister Julia Gillard whenever he needs to.
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Farmland to get protection from mining The Queensland Government says two key food-growing areas will be protected from mining and other development from today. Garnaut to unveil carbon compo plans The Federal Government will get final recommendations today about how it should compensate families for the extra costs of a carbon tax. Oakeshott warns carbon deal may miss deadline Independent MP Rob Oakeshott has cast doubt on whether the Federal Government will be able to finalise its plans for a carbon price by the end of June.
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