Vic govt unveils emergency dept changes

VICTORIAN hospitals will take immediate charge of ambulance patients when they arrive in a bid to cut paramedic response times and ambulances queuing at hospitals. Health Minister David Davis says allowing ambulance crews to leave patients in...

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War veterans complete 1000km kayak voyage

A TEAM of wounded war veterans were given kisses and cheers in Brisbane after finishing a gruelling 1000-kilometre paddle-powered voyage from Sydney. The 23-strong group completed the first Mates4Mates Sea Kayak Adventure Challenge in just 21...

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Economic trends encouraging: Hockey

Treasurer Joe Hockey has says the federal budget is in poor shape and likely to get worse. Source: AAP TREASURER Joe Hockey says the federal budget remains in poor shape, but he is encouraged by improving trends in the domestic economy. ...

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Indonesia issues warning on asylum seekers

INDONESIA has warned Australia not to expect to continue to offload asylum seekers on its shores following a mid-ocean stand-off in waters off the coast of Java. Negotiations between Indonesian and Australian authorities were continuing on Friday...

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Discount for miners to unlock Qld fortune

Green groups say miners shouldn't get discounts for chasing coal in Queensland's Galilee Basin. Source: AAP WITH an estimated 30 billion tonnes of coal in the ground, there's a fortune to be made in Queensland's Galilee Basin, but green groups...

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First aid kits for SA police dog handlers

SA police dog handlers are to carry compact first aid kits after the stabbing of a patrol dog. Source: AAP SOUTH Australia's police dog handlers are to carry compact first aid kits for their canines following the recent stabbing of patrol...

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David Hicks appeals US conviction

Former Guantanamo Bay detainee David Hicks (L) says he will appeal his US conviction. Source: AAP FORMER Guantanamo Bay detainee David Hicks says an appeal against his US conviction for supporting terrorism is an attempt to right the wrongs...

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Bushfire threat to WA community eases

RESIDENTS at a remote Aboriginal community in Western Australia are no longer being threatened by bushfire, after authorities managed to contain the blaze. A watch and act warning had been issued for people in the Muludja community, 20 kilometres...

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Gay bill clears first hurdle in US Senate

A major gay rights bill has cleared its first hurdle in the US Senate on a vote of 61-30. Source: AAP A MAJOR gay rights bill has cleared its first hurdle in the US Senate. On a vote of 61-30, the Senate voted to move ahead on the legislation...

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RBA keeps cash rate at 2.5%

The Reserve Bank of Australia has left the cash rate unchanged at a record low of 2.5 per cent. Source: AAP AN "uncomfortably high" Australian dollar could mean that a Reserve Bank of Australia interest rate cut in the new year is on the cards....

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Families back Afghan memorial destruction

Families of soldiers killed in Afghanistan support plans to destroy a memorial at Tarin Kowt. Source: AAP FAMILIES of soldiers killed in Afghanistan have backed Defence's plan to destroy a memorial to the fallen at the Tarin Kowt base rather...

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Mehsud's death brings Pakistan little joy

The death of a Pakistani Taliban leader in a recent drone strike has brought little joy to Pakistan. Source: AAP THE Pakistani Taliban leader killed in a recent US drone strike was behind hotel bombings, assaults on political rallies, beheadings...

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Long wait ahead for WA voters

Deputy PM Warren Truss says any fresh Senate poll in WA should be held as soon as possible. Source: AAP WEST Australians may have to wait until next year to find out if they have to return to the ballot box for a fresh Senate election, a constitutional...

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Free vote on gay marriage likely:Turnbull

COMMUNICATIONS Minister Malcolm Turnbull believes the coalition is likely to grant MPs a conscience vote if a gay marriage private member's bill comes before federal parliament. Mr Turnbull said on Saturday there was a mood in the coalition...

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