PM facing poll, election double whammy

Tony Abbott is under more pressure following another poor poll and a disastrous Queensland election. Source: AAP SPECULATION over Prime Minster Tony Abbott's leadership is set to mount with yet another poll showing voters continuing to abandon...

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Long-distance balloon record burst

TWO pilots from the US and Russia have travelled farther and longer in a gas balloon than anyone in history, aiming to eliminate any remaining debate over a century of records in long-distance ballooning. THE Two Eagles pilots surpassed the...

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UK military worker monitored for Ebola

A British military worker has been evacuated to the UK from Sierra Leone for Ebola monitoring. Source: AAP A BRITISH military healthcare worker has been brought back to England for Ebola monitoring after suffering a needle-stick injury while...

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'Giant killer' Jones slays Newman

Kate Jones has claimed victory in the Brisbane-based seat of Ashgrove in the Queensland election. Source: AAP KATE Jones has claimed victory for Labor in Ashgrove, formally taking back the job she lost to Queensland Premier Campbell Newman...

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Long-distance balloon crew land in Mexico

TWO pilots in a helium-filled balloon have landed safely off the coast of Mexico after a record-breaking trip across the Pacific Ocean. THE pilots landed off Baja California about 480km north of Cabo San Lucas, greeted by a team of balloon enthusiasts...

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Several lightning-sparked bushfires in WA

A downgraded fire alert still applies to the eastern part of Waroona, south of Perth. Source: AAP LIGHTNING has played havoc with bushland in Western Australia, igniting multiple fires that are threatening lives and homes. IN the state's...

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Taliban claim Kabul airport 'insider' kill

The Taliban have claimed responsibility for an apparent "insider attack" at Kabul airport. Source: AAP THE Taliban have claimed responsibility for an apparent "insider attack" at Kabul airport in which three American contractors and an Afghan...

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Suge Knight held in LA over deadly crash

A lawyer says rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight was involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Los Angeles. Source: AAP DEATH Row Records founder Marion "Suge" Knight has turned himself into authorities after his lawyer said the rap mogul accidentally...

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Barbie sales continue down for Mattel

SLUMPING sales of Barbie did little to bring a happy holiday to her maker, Mattel Inc. MATTEL'S fourth-quarter earnings released on Friday gave the first details on what contributed to a weak performance that led to the resignation of its chairman...

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Tower Bridge tribute to Churchill

CROWDS have gathered at London's Tower Bridge to remember Winston Churchill and watch a flotilla recreate his final journey on the River Thames 50 years ago to the day. WHILE the numbers on Friday could not match those of 1965, people still...

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Man to be interviewed over Vic hit-run

A 33-year-old man has been arrested over a hit-run accident that killed a teenager in Melbourne. Source: AAP POLICE will interview a man suspected to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident in Melbourne. A 33-YEAR-OLD Hillside man...

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Water Diviner, Babadook share AACTA award

THE AACTAs were a night of firsts. IT was the first time two movies took home best film, with The Water Diviner and The Babadook tying for the honour. It was the first time a horror film won an AACTA (Australian Academy of Cinema, Television...

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Author Colleen McCullough dies aged 77

INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed Australian author, Colleen McCullough, has died aged 77. THE best-selling author died in hospital on Norfolk Island on Thursday. Her novel, The Thorn Birds, sold more than 30 million copies worldwide, making her one...

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Clive Palmer falls from rich list

PLUNGING commodity prices have knocked Clive Palmer off Australia's top 50 rich list. MR Palmer's estimated wealth has fallen below $US550 million - the cut off for the latest Forbes Australia list - as the value of his coal and iron ore assets...

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Ford fourth quarter earnings fall

FORD'S net income tumbled in the fourth quarter as the company took an expected charge to deal with currency devaluation at its Venezuelan operations. BUT without that loss and other one-time items, Ford came out ahead of Wall Street's expectations...

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