Homes under threat from Springwood fire

FIREFIGHTERS are battling to protect more than 100 properties from a large bushfire burning in Lithgow and the Blue Mountains in NSW. They were hoping to use the calmer and cooler temperatures on Saturday to control fires across the state, but...

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Murdoch survives vote at AGM

Shareholders have failed to gain support to oust Rupert Murdoch as 21st Century Fox's chairman. Source: AAP A SHAREHOLDER-LED revolt to dump Rupert Murdoch as chairman of his new TV and film conglomerate 21st Century Fox has failed, but the...

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Kiwi heads for 1.7 per cent weekly gain

THE New Zealand dollar is heading for a 1.7 per cent weekly gain after markets rallied on the end to the US political stalemate over approving the federal budget. The kiwi rose to 84.56 US cents at 5pm in Wellington from 83.16 cents at the start...

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Abbott, Newman sign deal on approvals

THE prime minister and the Queensland premier have signed a deal to streamline state environmental approvals. But green groups are warning natural assets such as the Great Barrier Reef could face greater threats. Under a deal signed in Brisbane...

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Adelaide welcomes Art of India

BEAUTIFUL paintings, sculptures, textiles and even a mansion's towering teak gateway are on show at a new exhibition of Indian art at the Art Gallery of South Australia. Visitors to the media preview leave with calm smiles on their faces, confirming...

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Chinese general visits Australia

A SENIOR general in China's People's Liberation Army has visited Australia as the latest step in building the growing military relationship. General Zhao Keshi, director of the PLA's General Logistics Department and a member of China's Central...

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Federal government focuses on aviation

AUSTRALIA'S aviation sector will be comprehensively examined by federal government to ensure it can meet predicted domestic and international growth. Nationals leader Warren Truss, who has ministerial responsibility for transport, told a meeting...

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Food aid groups stretched thin in NSW

MOST days, Michael Wilson only eats one bowl of noodles, then tries to sleep to conserve his energy. He's spent most of his time living on the streets since being released from prison in February. Mr Wilson says he's a drug addict and receives...

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Synthetic drugs inquiry needed: Greens

THE Australian Greens will push for a Senate inquiry into how best to deter the rising use of synthetic drugs. But the minor party wants to avoid a "tough on drugs" approach, saying the issue should be dealt with on a health, rather than a criminal,...

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Tasmanian bushfire report finds flaws

AN inquiry into Tasmania's devastating January bushfires has made more than 100 recommendations. Former South Australian police commissioner Malcolm Hyde's report says major improvements can be made in the response to blazes that destroyed 200...

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iSelect CEO resigns

THE chief executive of iSelect has quit after disagreement with the board, less than four months after the company floated on the Australian share market. Matt McCann, who had served as chief executive of iSelect, an insurance and utilities comparison...

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Child safety jobs left vacant: NSW inquiry

CHILD protection caseworker jobs across NSW have sometimes been left unfilled in an effort to save money. The former deputy chief executive of operations at the Department of Community Services, Helen Freeland, told an upper house inquiry on...

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Caucus backs Shorten over Labor faithful

The Labor Party will announce the result of the caucus and leadership ballot on Sunday. Source: AAP BILL Shorten will lead Labor to the next federal election after winning a historic ballot of the caucus and party rank and file. The new...

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Port Stephens fire threatening properties

A BUSHFIRE in the NSW Hunter region is burning out of control and threatening properties. Police are evacuating people on the corner of Browns Road and Rooks Road in Port Stephens. The NSW Rural Fire Service is urging residents in Lemon Tree...

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