Fmr Qld MP's wife charged with fraud

THE wife of a disgraced former Queensland MP has been charged with fraud. Police charged former Redcliffe MP Scott Driscoll's wife Emma after a joint investigation with the state's corruption watchdog. The investigation was looking into allegations...

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NSW Health reports several babies unwell

PARENTS are being urged to heed good hygiene habits, with several NSW babies being diagnosed with parechovirus infections. NSW Health says parechovirus usually causes mild respiratory or gastrointestinal symptoms, but occasionally can lead to...

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Nhulunbuy rocked by Rio Tinto closure

AFTER a long, slow, downward slide, Rio Tinto will close its Gove alumina refinery, taking with it some 1500 jobs and, perhaps, the soul of the town. Rio Tinto on Friday announced what many had feared for the past year: that the refinery is no...

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Slain SKorean woman's dad seeks justice

IN a foreign country and unable to speak English, the father of a young murdered Korean woman is hoping Queensland delivers justice. The family of Eunji Ban gathered in Brisbane on Friday - five days after the 22-year-old woman was found murdered...

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Treasurer agree GST threshold must be cut

THERE is a broad consensus among state and territory treasurers that Australia must lower the GST-free threshold on goods bought online from overseas retailers. The treasurers meet in Canberra on Wednesday with Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey to...

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Set record straight on China, Abbott told

THE federal government is being advised to address growing mistrust over China if it wants to sign a free-trade agreement (FTA) with the Asian powerhouse within a year. Trade Minister Andrew Robb has just returned from East Asia, where he met...

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WA man could face more child abuse charges

A PERTH man facing child abuse charges against two boys could face further charges from a third alleged victim. Neville Ross Mader has been charged with 11 offences including aggravated sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault, sexual penetration...

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Indigenous celebrate Qld parks handover

REGAN Hart's grandfather began the struggle to take back his clan's traditional land on Cape York more than two decades ago. With tears in his eyes, Mr Hart on Wednesday accepted the title deeds to what is now the Cape Melville National Park....

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GG Bryce supports gender equality

Governor-General Quentin Bryce has said society needs to support young gay and bisexual people. Source: AAP GOVERNOR-GENERAL Quentin Bryce has voiced her support for gender equality at an event focused on mental health, just days after speaking...

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Consumers lose under "internet tax"

Consumers have been warned they will pay more for online purchases if the GST threshold is lowered. Source: AAP AUSTRALIANS have been warned they will pay more and wait longer for online purchases from overseas if the GST threshold on imported...

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Letter from Abbott met Indon expectations

The government says Indonesia is taking time to respond to the PM's letter about the spying scandal. Source: AAP INDONESIA says a letter from Prime Minister Tony Abbott in response to demands for an explanation over the tapping of President...

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Tiger mauls trainer at Qld zoo

A TRAINER is in a serious but stable condition in hospital after being mauled by a tiger at a Queensland zoo. The big cat attacked the 30-year-old man during a tiger show for visitors at the Australia Zoo in Beerwah on Tuesday afternoon. The...

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Taylor Swift wins AMA artist of the year

Taylor Swift has been voted American Music Awards artist of the year for a third time. Source: AAP TAYLOR Swift's fans have voted her the American Music Awards artist of the year for a third time. Swift won the night's top honour, giving...

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Lawyers to stop baby going to Nauru

AN urgent request to stop the transfer of a newborn baby and his family to Nauru will be heard in a Brisbane court on Tuesday. Latifar, a Rohingyan woman from Myanmar, was transferred from Nauru to give birth to Ferouz in Brisbane's Mater Hospital...

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Friends 'optimistic' trekker will be found

FRIENDS of a 23-year-old Perth man believed to be missing in Nepal are "very optimistic" that he will be found alive. A search party has been looking for Matt Allpress, who embarked on a solo 10-day trek in Nepal almost a month ago, and his friends...

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AJ Maddah on the Blur Big Day Out blowup

Blur have announced they will not be coming to Australia and New Zealand for Big Day Out 2014. Source: AAP THE director of the Big Day Out has lashed out at Blur after the British rockers pulled out of the Australian music festival. AJ...

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