Police offered underworld hits for cash: Hodson
Posted on 15 March, 2005
Murdered Victorian police informer Terence Hodson allegedly told corruption investigators that he had been approached by police officers willing to kill Melbourne underworld figures in exchange for money.
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Darwin on alert as cyclone hits Tiwi Islands
Posted on 14 March, 2005
Strong winds from Cyclone Ingrid have battered the Tiwi Islands north of Darwin throughout the night, felling trees which have cut phone and power lines.
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Blues win preseason Cup
Posted on 13 March, 2005
Carlton has defeated the West Coast Eagles by 27 points in the grand final of the AFL preseason cup at Docklands stadium in Melbourne.
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Spain stops in silence to remember Madrid attacks
Posted on 12 March, 2005
In schools, workplaces and on the streets, Spain has fallen silent for five minutes in memory of the 191 people who died in Madrid a year ago when terrorists blew up four commuter trains in the worst attack in the country's history.
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Late Jackson risks jail
Posted on 11 March, 2005
A pale and shaky Michael Jackson has arrived late to court for his child molestation trial, narrowly missing being imprisoned.
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OECD report highlights growing taxes
Posted on 10 March, 2005
Australia stands with Iceland as the only two developed nations to have increased taxes over the past eight years, according to one of the world's leading economic policy organisations.
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Alcohol, gambling a part of rugby life: survey
Posted on 8 March, 2005
A majority of Australian Super 12 players believe they have team-mates who are battling serious alcohol and gambling problems, according to a survey released by their players' asssociation today.
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Journalist suggests US targeted her
Posted on 7 March, 2005
Italian hostage Giuliana Sgrena, shot and wounded after being freed in Iraq, says US forces may have deliberately targeted her because Washington opposes Italy's policy of dealing with kidnappers.
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Kelly charged with manslaughter
Posted on 5 March, 2005
Police have charged the alleged driver of a car that crashed during a police chase, triggering riots in Macquarie Fields in south-western Sydney.
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US disturbed by Indonesia bombing sentence
Posted on 4 March, 2005
The United States has said it was disturbed and disappointed by what it called a light sentence given to an Indonesian Muslim cleric convicted in a bloody 2002 bombing in Bali.
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Costello brushes off recession talk
Posted on 3 March, 2005
Federal Treasurer Peter Costello says he does not think there is any prospect of the economy slipping into recession.
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Rate rise tipped amid growth slowdown
Posted on 2 March, 2005
The Australian economy is expected to record its lowest annual growth rate in three-and-a-half years when today's national account figures are released today.
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Uneasy peace returns to Macquarie Fields
Posted on 1 March, 2005
Rioting has subsided at Macquarie Fields in south-western Sydney, but police are keeping watch over the area.
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Blanchett wins Oscar for 'The Aviator'
Posted on 28 February, 2005
After years of near misses and a few snubs, Australian Cate Blanchett has finally walked away with an Oscar for her portrayal of another Kate, screen goddess Katharine Hepburn.
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Surgery speculation as Pope rushed to hospital
Posted on 25 February, 2005
Pope John Paul has been rushed to hospital for the second time this month after suffering renewed breathing problems and Italian media report that surgeons are preparing to operate on his windpipe.
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Dept denies plan to deport centenarian
Posted on 24 February, 2005
The Immigration Department says there is no suggestion that it will deport a 104-year-old woman who has been refused an aged-parent visa.
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Govt denies troops backflip
Posted on 23 February, 2005
The Federal Government is defending its decision to increase the number of Australian troops in Iraq, rejecting Opposition claims it has broken an election commitment.
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Probe launched into Melbourne airport emergency
Posted on 22 February, 2005
An investigation will be held into all aspects of yesterday's incident at Melbourne Airport's south terminal, used by Virgin Blue and Regional Express, which was shut down for eight hours.
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Dozens treated after suspected airport gas leak
Posted on 21 February, 2005
Thirty-nine people have received treatment and 30 taken to hospital after the Virgin Blue and international terminals at Melbourne Airport were closed due to a suspected gas leak.
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Tigers prowl the winner's podium
Posted on 21 February, 2005
Hunting for history has been the Tasmanian Tigers' motto all season -- and yesterday they fulfilled that quest.
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