NSW posts big reduction in road deaths

NSW police say fewer people have died on the roads in 2013 compared with any year since 1924. Source: AAP NSW in 2013 recorded its lowest road toll for 89 years, but police are warning drivers not to become complacent. And fewer people...

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Fortescue operations resume after death

Operations have resumed at Fortescue Mining Group's Christmas Creek mine after a contractor's death. Source: AAP SURFACE mining operations have resumed at Fortescue Metals Group's Christmas Creek mine, four days after the death of a contractor....

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Recall NSW parly over booze violence: oppn

The NSW opposition wants parliament to be recalled to pass legislation on alcohol restrictions. Source: AAP THE NSW opposition wants parliament to be recalled immediately to pass legislation on alcohol restrictions. As 18-year-old Daniel...

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Men quick to give up new year diets: study

A poll shows some 26% of men who make a resolution to lose weight abandon their diets after one day. Source: AAP A QUARTER of men who make a New Year's resolution to lose weight have already given up on their diets by January 2, a poll suggests....

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Vic saved from scorching heat

Southerly winds are protecting Victoria from a blast of desert heat that's baking other states. Source: AAP VICTORIANS could be putting on jackets and dodging rain clouds while some parts of the country sweat through record-breaking temperatures....

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Bondi shooting victim in Brothers 4 Life

A MAN found on the streets of Bondi with a gunshot wound in his shoulder has been linked to the Brothers 4 Life gang. The 31-year-old is also believed to have been on a boat at Rose Bay in Sydney's eastern suburbs on New Year's Day when it was...

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Cyrus rang in New Year in Times Square

Miley Cyrus rang in 2014 with a headlining spot at Times Square's annual NYE bash in New York. Source: AAP MILEY Cyrus rang in 2014 with a headlining spot at Times Square's annual New Year's Eve bash in New York. The pop star, who scrapped...

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Bon Jovi still highest-grossing tour act

Bon Jovi ended 2013 on a high after banking $US259.5m to score the year's highest-grossing tour. Source: AAP BON Jovi have re-affirmed their status as the highest-grossing tour act. The American rockers have ended 2013 on a career high...

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Almost 10,000 NSW drivers caught speeding

2013 saw the lowest number of people die on NSW's roads for almost 90 years, the government says. Source: AAP POLICE nabbed almost 10,000 motorists for speeding on NSW roads during the Christmas holiday period, but no lives have been lost on...

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Deadline set for Stradbroke Island exodus

Campers have been told to leave a North Stradbroke Island beach or face being removed by police. Source: AAP CAMPERS have been told to leave a North Stradbroke Island beach by 4pm (AEST) or face being removed as a large bushfire burns nearby....

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Target Australia gift cards okay

Target Australia says its gift cards have not been affected by a glitch that has hit Target US. Source: AAP TARGET Australia has assured customers that it is not experiencing any problems with its gift cards, following reports that the shopping...

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Queensland bakes in 'unusual' heatwave

Queensland is about to swelter in a heatwave, with the mercury tipped to reach close to 50C. Source: AAP QUEENSLAND is about to swelter in a heatwave, with the mercury tipped to reach close to 50C in some parts of the state this week. In...

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Sydney primed for 2013 big finish

Spectators have begun descending on Sydney's popular spots for the New Year's Eve fireworks show. Source: AAP PICNIC rugs are in position, beers are in hand and streets have been shut off as Sydney draws closer to its big night. More than...

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WA government funds four shark projects

Four projects will share funding as part of the WA government's shark hazard mitigation strategy. Source: AAP SURFBOARD fins with electronic shark deterrents and an acoustic system to detect sharks at beaches are among four research projects...

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Small business to take tax-break hit

The government is dumping an asset write-off for small businesses that was linked to the mining tax. Source: AAP THE federal government is setting a "tax trap" for small business by drastically reducing a tax break before legislation for...

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Private sector credit growing modestly

Credit growth was moderate in November as consumers and business are wary about taking on more debt. Source: AAP CREDIT growth was moderate in November as consumers and business are still wary about taking on more debt. The amount of private...

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Older Qld drivers face more checks

ELDERLY Queensland drivers will have to have annual medical checks if they want to stay on the road under laws that come into effect on Wednesday, among legislation changes for next year that will also include tattooists. At present, motorists...

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Fortescue receives reprimand after deaths

A man has died in an accident at Fortescue Metals' Christmas Creek mine in Western Australia. Source: AAP FORTESCUE Metals Group has been ordered to improve its safety procedures by the mines regulator following the death of a man at its Christmas...

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All set for party of the year

Australia's skies are set to explode with colour this New Year's Eve, the biggest party of the year. Source: AAP AUSTRALIANS are preparing to celebrate the biggest party of the year, with the skies above the nation's capital cities expected...

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NSW workers comp changes for 2014

INJURED workers and children attending childcare will be among the winners and losers at the start of 2014, as new laws kick in across NSW. Among the raft of new legislation to come into effect on January 1 are controversial changes to workers...

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Times Square preps for New Year's Eve bash

NEW York City's Times Square is getting ready for New Year's Eve. The square will host millions on Tuesday night counting down the last few moments of 2013. Starting on Saturday, six Citibikes from the city's bike share program were being installed...

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Quakes sink part of Mexico highway near US

A section of a Mexican highway near the US border has collapsed after a series of small earthquakes. Source: AAP A 275-METRE section of a Mexican highway near the US border has collapsed, sinking about 30m after a series of small earthquakes....

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Icebreaker on track to reach stuck ship

An Aussie icebreaker is about 100 nautical miles from a ship trapped in sea ice near Antarctica. Source: AAP FEDERAL authorities say a rescue mission by an Australian icebreaker remains on track as it closes in on a ship wedged in sea ice near...

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Cyclone closer to WA's north coast

A CATEGORY two cyclone off Western Australia's Kimberley coast is expected to intensify as it heads towards the Pilbara. Tropical Cyclone Christine was 280 kilometres off Broome at 2pm (WST) on Sunday and was moving towards the Pilbara coast...

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