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Australian confirmed dead in Christchurch quake Prime Minister Julia Gillard has confirmed that an Australian resident was among those killed in yesterday's devastating Christchurch earthquake, and says there are concerns for four more Australians who are missing in the shattered city. Christchurch a scene of incredible carnage: police Rescuers have had to amputate limbs to free survivors from collapsed buildings in earthquake-hit Christchurch, police said this morning, estimating 100 people remained trapped in the rubble. Raging Gaddafi orders forces to 'capture the rats' Libya's hardline leader Moamar Gaddafi has defiantly declared he will not be stepping down and has threatened to execute those he sees as enemies of the country. Australia doubles NZ quake help Australia is doubling the number of rescue experts sent to help in Christchurch, as the scale of New Zealand's disastrous earthquake becomes more apparent. NZ rescuers search for survivors Rescuers continue to search for survivors of the earthquake that devastated the New Zealand city of Christchurch.
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Baillieu's mountain cow science is a load of lowland bull If enough welfare junkies band together behind their inalienable right to be spoon-fed by the rest of the country they can become a political force. And there you have the Mountain Cattlemen's Association. In return for political favours, the Victorian premier has allowed the cattlemen to return their cattle to the alpine plains ... in a pseudo scientific trial that would be applauded by Japanese whalers everywhere. Islamophobia, not Islam, is the real threat This is not just about politicians. It is a culture that makes it ok to attack the Muslim community, time and again. Nixon dropped the ball as role model Being a good player agent is more than just getting the money. You're also a role model. Australia should throw a lifeline to Afghan refugees We should be protecting desperate people fleeing Afghanistan, not sending them back. Anti-dumping laws: in whose interest? "Dumping" occurs when a foreign firm exports products into Australia and sells them for a price lower than in their home market. The campaign against dumping exposes a simple truth: the union movement is a special interest, acting on behalf of a few favoured sectors of the economy.
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Libya turns away French rescue plane: report There is confusion surrounding attempts by various governments to evacuate their nationals from strife-torn Libya, after reports a French rescue plane was refused permission to land. Libya confirms 300 dead in violence Disturbances rocking Libya have killed 300 people, including 58 soldiers, since unrest broke out a week ago, according to the first official figures released by Moamar Gaddafi's regime. Investors concerned over Libyan unrest Global stock markets fell as oil prices rose alongside the violence in Libya, that continued to affect the countries crude oil exports.
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Man dies after three-day computer game binge Chinese media say a man in his thirties has died after a three-day online gaming session in which he did not sleep and barely ate. Christchurch quakes may be connected The latest earthquake near the New Zealand city of Christchurch is thought to have occurred along the same fault line that shook the city late last year, say Australian experts. Strange jellyfish spotted at Coffs Harbour marina The warm ocean temperatures along the mid north coast recently have brought an unusual marine visitor to Coffs Harbour.
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Singleton Council plan for bat damage A Hunter Valley park which has been ravaged by flying foxes is set for improvement with the local Council approving a tree replacement master plan. Torrens reopened after algal problem Adelaide's Torrens Lake between Hackney Road and the weir has been reopened after an outbreak of blue-green algae. Anglesea locals demand inquiry into fish kill Anglesea residents, in Victoria's south-west, are demanding an independent inquiry into what caused the deaths of thousands of fish in the Anglesea River.
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