Arnie sues US Government over greenhouse gases
Posted on 9 November, 2007
California has filed a lawsuit to force the United States Government to approve the state's tough new proposals aimed at slashing greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles.
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YouTube gunman kills eight at school
Posted on 8 November, 2007
The gunman who went on a deadly shooting spree at a Finnish high school overnight posted a video clip on the video-sharing site YouTube that signalled his intentions.
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PM says sorry for latest rate hike
Posted on 7 November, 2007
Prime Minister John Howard says he regrets the extra burden that will be placed on Australian families because of today's interest rate rise.
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Trainer prays it's his Masters day
Posted on 6 November, 2007
It is a long way from Kyabram to racing's biggest stage, but trainer Danny O'Brien is hoping the journey will end with a Melbourne Cup he can take back to his old hometown.
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Cup field weakened by further scratching
Posted on 6 November, 2007
The Melbourne Cup field has suffered another scratching with Maybe Better ruled out only hours before the race.
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Labor maintains commanding poll lead
Posted on 5 November, 2007
The latest opinion poll shows Labor keeping its election-winning lead as the election campaign enters its fourth week.
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Hingis tests positive for cocaine, retires
Posted on 2 November, 2007
Former world number one Martina Hingis says she tested positive for cocaine during Wimbledon this year and has announced her retirement from professional tennis.
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AFL worried about Cousins' safety
Posted on 1 November, 2007
AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou says he holds grave concerns about the safety of former West Coast captain Ben Cousins.
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The King tops dead celeb earnings list
Posted on 31 October, 2007
He may have left the building 30 years ago, but Elvis Presley continues to be a good earner.
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Coalition gains ground in latest poll
Posted on 30 October, 2007
Prime Minister John Howard's re-election hopes have been delivered a boost, with a new poll showing Labor's lead over the Coalition has narrowed.
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Labor commits to new global warming deal
Posted on 29 October, 2007
The Federal Opposition says it is willing to commit to a new international greenhouse gas emissions target, even if big polluters like China and the United States do not sign up.
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Now or never to save the planet: UN
Posted on 26 October, 2007
Humanity is changing Earth's climate so fast and devouring resources so voraciously that it is poised to bequeath a ravaged planet to future generations, the United Nations warned in its most comprehensive survey of the environment.
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Hal a million Aussies on ecstasy: study
Posted on 25 October, 2007
A Queensland researcher says ecstasy has become the second most popular illicit drug after cannabis over the past decade.
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500,000 evacuated in Calaforia wildfire crisis
Posted on 24 October, 2007
More than 500,000 people have been ordered to evacuate their homes in California's San Diego County as wildfires rage across the state, officials said.
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Worm invited to Costello-Swan debate
Posted on 23 October, 2007
Treasurer Peter Costello has welcomed a head-to-head debate with his Labor counterpart Wayne Swan, and has opened the door for the controversial worm to enter the fold.
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Poverty, race link to childhood obesity: study
Posted on 22 October, 2007
An Australian study has found that children are more likely to be obese if they are from low-income families, and the risk is increased further if they are from particular racial background.
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Scores dead in Bhutto assassination attempt
Posted on 19 October, 2007
A suspected suicide bomber has killed 115 people in an attack targeting former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto as she was driven through Karachi on her return from eight years in exile.
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IMF warns Aust Govt to limit spending
Posted on 18 October, 2007
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging the Australian Government to limit its spending to keep inflation in check.
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Cousins to face court over drug charge
Posted on 17 October, 2007
West Coast Eagles midfielder Ben Cousins has been charged with a drug offence and failing to participate in drug testing, including providing a blood sample, after he was arrested in Perth.
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Reveal Bretheren links, PM told
Posted on 16 October, 2007
The Federal Opposition says Prime Minister John Howard should reveal whether the Liberal Party has any financial links to the secretive religious sect, the Exclusive Brethren.
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