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Afternoon Edition. Sun 20 Feb 2011
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Leaders offer sympathies to slain soldier's family The nation's political leaders have offered their sympathies to the family of an Australian soldier killed in Afghanistan. Libya fights protesters with snipers, grenades There are reports at least 15 people have been killed after Libyan security forces opened fire at a funeral, as the regime struggles to suppress an uprising against veteran ruler Muammar Gaddafi. NSW Coalition pledges 'real change' The New South Wales Coalition leader, Barry O'Farrell, has made his bid for next month's state election, promising honest, stable and capable government. Fishermen survive night in water after boat sinks Police say three fishermen are lucky to be alive after surviving the night in freezing waters in Corio Bay, off the coast of Geelong. Daly River locals evacuate as floodwaters rise Daly River residents south of Darwin are evacuating their community as sewage and floodwaters inundate homes.
The Drum	More from The Drum >
Deep divisions simmer in our cultural melting pot Each Australia Day acres of newsprint is devoted to worrying about the apparent rising tide of aggressive nationalism. Young Australians have embraced January 26 in a way their parents never did. Flags fly from cars, men and women sport Southern Cross tattoos ... As multiculturalism again moves to the top of the political agenda, it might serve us to try harder to understand where this assertive nationalism comes from. It's just harmless racyism... The debate about Islam in Australia falls into two categories. There's racism and then there's 'racyism', which doesn't involve nearly the same political consequences. Aussies love comebacks, unless you're a playwright David Williamson's sequel to Don's Party has been savaged by the critics, who see tradgedy in crowds of people not only shelling out to see a Williamson play, but also suffering the unconscious indignity of enjoying it. The big book bust This week it's all about the doors of Borders stores banging shut. Party popper time for readers? For writers? Quite possibly. Kristina can win ... and bake my muffins
World	More World Stories >
Death toll from attack on Afghan bank hits 35 The death toll from a Taliban attack on a bank in eastern Afghanistan has risen to 35, officials say, with more than 70 others injured. Chinese firewall blocks calls for revolution Postings circulating on the internet have called on disgruntled Chinese to gather in public places to mark the "Jasmine Revolution" spreading through the Middle East. Leaders offer sympathies to slain soldier's family The nation's political leaders have offered their sympathies to the family of an Australian soldier killed in Afghanistan.
Science & Technology	More Science & Technology Stories >
Fight computer viruses like epidemics: Microsoft Microsoft has advocated fighting pernicious computer viruses with public health tactics used to stop the spread of SARS, H1N1 and other dangerous real-world bugs. Chief scientist stands down Australia's chief scientist Penny Sackett is standing down. Earth dodges solar storm A wave of charged plasma particles from a huge solar eruption has glanced off the Earth's northern pole, lighting up auroras and disrupting some radio communications, a NASA scientist said.
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Japan ties amicable despite whaling row: Rudd Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd has confirmed Australia's ambassador to Japan was called in for a meeting about whaling but says relations with Japan are still amicable. Fewer big fish in the sea Fewer big, predatory fish are swimming in the world's oceans because of overfishing, leaving smaller fish to thrive and double in force over the past 100 years, scientists have said. More flooding in the northern Goldfields The Fire and Emergency Services Authority is warning people in the northern Goldfields, Eucla and the Interior to prepare for more flooding over the next 24 hours.
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