French tax protests rumble on

THOUSANDS of trucks blocked highways and roads across France in ongoing protests over an environmental tax that continue to smoulder, despite the government putting the levy on ice. The Interior Ministry said around 2200 trucks were taking part...

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Tibetan campaigner arrives in Dharmsala

A 42-YEAR-OLD Tibetan has arrived at the headquarters of the government-in-exile in India after cycling through Europe and Asia in a campaign protesting China's heavy-handed rule in the Himalayan region. Scores of people lined the streets of...

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Russia frees Aussie Greenpeace activist

RUSSIA has freed Australian Colin Russell, who is the last of 30 people detained after a Greenpeace protest in Arctic waters. Russell walked free from a St Petersburg jail on Friday, one day after being granted bail of two million rubles ($A67,600)...

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Russian court releases Aussie activist

Jailed Australian activist Colin Russell is set to appeal his detention in Russia on Friday. Source: AAP GREENPEACE activist Colin Russell has been released on bail from a Russian jail. The Australian was the last of the Arctic 30 being...

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Tears, cheers for shark victim

Shark attack victim Chris Boyd (R) has been remembered in an emotional service in the WA waves. Source: AAP CHRIS Boyd - the surfer killed by a shark in the waters off Gracetown - has been remembered in an emotional service in the West Australian...

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Rio approves $400m for iron ore expansion

Rio Tinto has allocated $400 million to increase its iron ore production to 360 million tonnes. Source: AAP MINING giant Rio Tinto will spend $400 million to expand its Pilbara iron ore production capacity to 360 million tonnes per annum....

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Nigella's PA spent $86,000 monthly on card

TV chef Nigella Lawson has been described as a 'habitual criminal' in a London court. Source: AAP MILLIONAIRE art dealer Charles Saatchi's accountant has told a London court he did not tell his boss and his ex-wife, Nigella Lawson, his suspicions...

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Man attempts to lure girl in Wollongong

POLICE are appealing for information after an unknown man attempted to lure a 13-year-old girl into his car in Wollongong. Police say a green older-model sedan with light-blue number plates pulled up beside the girl at 4pm on Wednesday when...

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Nigella Lawson called 'habitual criminal'

TV cook Nigella Lawson was described as a "habitual criminal" in a London court on Wednesday. Italian sisters Francesca and Elisabetta Grillo are due to go on trial accused of using a company credit card to buy themselves designer handbags and...

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US jobless claims drop as lay-offs slow

THE number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits dropped 10,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 316,000, a sign that workers are in less danger of being laid off. The Labor Department says the less volatile four-week average fell 7,500...

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UK detectives quiz 'slavery victims'

THREE women allegedly held as slaves in London are to be formally interviewed by police for the first time. Officers have had indirect contact with the trio, who it is claimed were effectively brainwashed into remaining in a political collective...

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Man dies after Bruce Highway crash

A 31-YEAR-OLD Queenslander has died after his vehicle rolled down an embankment on the Bruce Highway. Police say the accident happened about 40km south of Miriam Vale at 3.50pm on Monday when the driver, a man from Biloela, lost control of the...

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Get COAG, ANAO to aid audit: accountants

EDS: not for use before 0001 (AEDT), Wednesday November 27 CANBERRA, Nov 27 AAP - The federal government's national commission of audit must draw on the expertise of two key institutions if it is to achieve the best outcomes, the Institute of...

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Indian parents get life for double murder

AN Indian court has sentenced a married dentist couple to life in prison for killing their 14-year-old daughter and their housekeeper in a case that has dominated headlines and polarised the country. Rajesh and Nupur Talwar, from New Delhi, reportedly...

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Man dies after Bruce Highway crash

A 31-YEAR-OLD Queenslander has died after his vehicle rolled down an embankment on the Bruce Highway. Police say the accident happened about 40km south of Miriam Vale at 3.50pm on Monday when the driver, a man from Biloela, lost control of the...

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More spy revelations could be on way

PRIME Minister Tony Abbott could be constrained in responding to Indonesia over spying claims because of concerns there could be more damaging revelations still to be revealed, it's been suggested. Josh Frydenberg, parliamentary secretary to Prime...

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Report warns of fishing in NSW sanctuaries

MORE than six months after the NSW government opened up marine sanctuaries to recreational fishing, a new report is warning the pastime can have as much damage as its commercial counterparts. The Centre for Policy Development report by former...

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Extend domestic violence leave: ACTU

THE national union peak body wants special leave for domestic violence victims to be included as a minimum workplace award entitlement from next year. To coincide with White Ribbon Day, Australian Council of Trade Unions secretary Dave Oliver...

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Treasurers to discuss online shopping tax

MOVES to slap GST on overseas online shopping purchases worth less than $1000 will be on the agenda when Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey meets his state and territory counterparts this week. The treasurers will meet in Canberra on Wednesday from...

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Greenpeace to continue oil rig demos

GREENPEACE will continue to stage oil rig protests despite having 30 activists taken prisoner by the Russian authorities, one of the Britons freed from detention says. Frank Hewetson says, that despite his ordeal, the organisation's method of...

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