MP says give 'measly' $25m to SPC

Federal cabinet will discuss a proposal to co-invest in SPC Ardmona's fruit processing operations. Source: AAP PRIME Minister Tony Abbott has used the rejection of taxpayer support for fruit processor SPC Ardmona to set an important "marker"...

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Police given bus CCTV after woman pinned

A woman has died in hospital after being pinned under a bus for two hours in Sydney's CBD. Source: AAP AFTER the death of two pedestrians on the same day in Sydney, police are urging the public to be more careful crossing roads. A 51-year-old...

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China seeks new Antarctic station

China is seeking environmental approval for an Antarctic research station examining climate change. Source: AAP CHINESE researchers have sought environmental approval for a new climate change research station in Antarctica. Under the Antarctic...

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New Zealand shares follow Asia lower

NEW Zealand shares have fallen as Asian markets continued a downturn due to anxiety over global economic recovery. The NZX 50 Index fell 19.899 points, or 0.4 per cent to 4,853.799 on Monday. Within the index 22 shares fell, 13 rose and 15 were...

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Bryce moved by final Aust Day as GG

WITH the announcement of her replacement pending, Quentin Bryce spoke of how moving it is to unite Australians with shared values as she took part in her last Australia Day as governor-general. Mrs Bryce relinquishes the role in March after...

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Rush and Weaver honoured on Aust Day

CELEBRATED Australian actor Geoffrey Rush may have missed out on an Oscar nomination this year but he is being honoured on our national day. Rush, who is currently gracing our movie screens in The Book Thief, has been appointed a Companion in...

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