Man wanted for Sydney murder hands self in

A MAN wanted over the death of a factory worker in Sydney's west has handed himself into authorities. The 37-year-old New Zealand man walked into Windsor police station and gave himself up around 12.40pm (AEDT) on Saturday, police say. Homicide...

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Pension boost no election ploy: Macklin

PENSIONERS will soon receive a boost in their allowance, but a senior minister says it's unrelated to the September election. Families Minister Jenny Macklin outlined the previously announced increase, which includes the Clean Energy Supplement...

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Vic ambos unhappy at work, survey finds

A survey of Victorian paramedics shows more than half plan to quit in the next five years. Source: AAP AMBULANCE Victoria and the ambulance union have found state paramedics are looking for other work, but management says staff turnover is...

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Tinkler's jet, chopper up for sale

HE once soared as Australia's youngest billionaire but debt-laden Nathan Tinkler now risks being grounded with his luxury jet and helicopter put up for sale. Receivers are seeking nearly $14 million for the coal baron's Dassault Falcon 900C executive...

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Cancel JSF program involvement: Greens

The government should scrap its involvement in the US joint strike fighter program, the Greens say. Source: AAP THE federal government should scrap its involvement in the $US570 billion ($A560 billion) US joint strike fighter (JSF) program,...

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SA smelter given major development status

A FULL environmental assessment will be conducted on a proposed $350 million upgrade to the Nyrstar smelting facilities in South Australia after the project was declared a major development. Planning Minister John Rau ruled on Thursday the redevelopment...

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AV Jennings optimistic after $19m loss

BUYERS are finally returning to the new housing market after an extended slowdown, leaving property developer AV Jennings cautiously optimistic for 2013. Chief executive Peter Summers says improvements in affordability, low interest rates, underlying...

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Westfield chiefs paid $18.3 between them

WESTFIELD chief executives Steven and Peter Lowy were paid a total of $18.32 million during 2012. Steven Lowy was paid $9.40 million for 2012, down from $9.55 million the previous year. The pay of his brother and co-chief executive Peter Lowy...

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Struggling Stockland enlists Qld premier

STRUGGLING property group Stockland has opened a shopping mall redevelopment in north Queensland only a fortnight after posting a huge loss. Queensland Premier Campbell Newman unveiled the $180 million project on Tuesday featuring Townsville's...

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Gillard makes jobs pitch amid dire polls

Prime Minister Julia Gillard will tour eight marginal western Sydney seats next week. Source: AAP PRIME Minister Julia Gillard will next week pitch her government's plan for jobs, education and innovation to voters in western Sydney, taking...

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Missing Novy's husband grilled by police

John Chardon arrives at Coomera Police Station to discuss an investigation into his missing wife, Novy. Picture: Luke Marsden Source: The Courier-Mail Police say they hold grave concerns for Novy Chardon, 34, who went missing from a residence...

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70 evacuated in Kiama due to asbestos

ABOUT 70 locals are being evacuated from their homes after a tornado-style storm dumped asbestos and other building materials on parks, backyards and streets in Kiama on the NSW south coast. Gale-force winds uprooted trees, stripped roofs and...

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Husband denies harming missing Qld mum

THE husband of missing Gold Coast mother Novy Chardon says his wife's disappearance is complicated but he has nothing to do with it. John Chardon flew to Indonesia with their two children on a pre-arranged business trip two days after his wife...

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Road warnings as wild weather pounds NSW

MOTORISTS have been warned to avoid floodwaters and not to take unnecessary risks as NSW is pounded by severe weather and the state's road toll continues to rise. Nine people have died on the roads in the past three days, many in areas affected...

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