Budget will pass eventually: PM

Tony Abbott says he won't compromise on his budget as pressure mounts from all sides. Source: AAP PRIME Minister Tony Abbott says he won't surrender his budget in the face of pressure to compromise over its most unpopular measures. Mr Abbott...

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Qld Labor downplays by-election chances

LABOR'S candidate for the Brisbane seat vacated by maverick former government MP Chris Davis has vowed to be a thorn in Premier Campbell Newman's side if he's elected. But maxillofacial surgeon Dr Anthony Lynham is playing down his chances of...

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OJ files appeal over Las Vegas robbery

OJ Simpson's lawyers have filed an appeal for a new trial in his 2007 Las Vegas armed robbery case. Source: AAP OJ Simpson's lawyers have filed a super sized appeal, asking the Nevada Supreme Court for a new trial in his 2007 Las Vegas armed...

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Qld government MP quits parliament

MAVERICK Queensland government MP Chris Davis has resigned from parliament, saying recent laws go against his and his electorate's values. The rogue MP was dumped as assistant health minister last week for breaching cabinet solidarity when he...

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Caltex cleared to buy more petrol stations

Caltex Australia will sell four petrol stations to win approval for its takeover of another company. Source: AAP CALTEX Australia will sell four petrol stations to win approval for its $95 million takeover of petrol retailer and distributor...

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Attack in northern Nigeria leaves 30 dead

At least 30 people have been killed by militants in a village in northern Nigeria. Source: AAP AT least 30 people have been killed by militants in a village in northern Nigeria, shortly after twin blasts killed 118 people in the central town...

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Palmer United Party a cult: Barnaby Joyce

Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce (pic) has branded Clive Palmer's political party a cult. Source: AAP FEDERAL frontbencher Barnaby Joyce has branded Clive Palmer's political party a cult. The Palmer United Party will wield considerable...

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Budget reaction could delay rate rises

THE budget is likely to affect the RBA's thinking on interest rates. That's not all there is to it, of course. When the RBA next moves interest rates, very likely upward, one question will dominate the decision: what level of interest rates will...

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Budget gives Labor its voice: Shorten

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten says the federal government's "terrible" budget has united his party. Source: AAP THE Abbott government's budget has given Labor back its voice. That's Opposition Leader Bill Shorten's message to party members....

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Harry pays Cassino troops tribute

Prince Harry is paying tribute to Allied soldiers who died in the Battle for Mount Cassino. Source: AAP PRINCE Harry is marking the sacrifices of Allied soldiers who fought in one of the Second World War's most infamous conflicts - the Battle...

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