Group calls for Yooralla board sacking

AN advocacy group has called on Victoria's new premier Daniel Andrews to sack the board of disability service provider Yooralla, claiming misappropriation of taxpayer funds. UNITED Voices for People with Disabilities on Tuesday night distributed...

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WHO: Ebola death rate rises to 70 per cent

THE death rate in the Ebola outbreak has risen to 70 per cent and there could be up to 10,000 new cases a week in two months, the World Health Organisation warns. WHO assistant director-general Dr Bruce Aylward gave the grim figures during a...

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Storm batters Sydney causing chaos

A RAGING storm has been tearing through NSW's east coast, battering homes and causing delays at Sydney Airport. THE NSW State Emergency Service has received more than 300 calls for emergency assistance, including eight flood rescues under way...

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JP Morgan returns to profit in Q3

JPMORGAN, the largest US banks by assets, has reported third-quarter profit after booking a loss in the same period a year ago. THE bank on Tuesday reported earnings of $US5.6 billion ($A6.06 billion), or $US1.36 share, compared with a loss...

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Pistorius' charity work downplayed

OSCAR Pistorius only used charitable work as a marketing tool, the prosecution says as the sentencing hearing of the South African athlete enters its second day. PROSECUTOR Gerrie Nel downplayed arguments on Tuesday by Pistorius' manager Peet...

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Suicide car bomb in Baghdad kills 19

A SUICIDE bomber has rammed his explosive-laden car into a security checkpoint in northern Baghdad, killing at least 19 people, including civilians, an Iraqi police official says. THE attack happened on Tuesday in Baghdad's Shi'ite-majority Khazimiyah...

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Senate to investigate Newman government

Bushfire risk to one million homes across NSW ONE million homes are at risk across NSW in the upcoming bushfire season with the hot, dry effects of El Niño expected to make conditions even worse than the devastating 2013-14 season. Man left...

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Vic man in court on terror financing

A MELBOURNE man allegedly provided funds to the terrorist organisations ISIL and Jabhat al-Nusra, a court has heard. HASSAN El Sabsabi allegedly provided funds to the groups knowing they were terrorist organisations over five months this year,...

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US-led strikes hit IS 'near Turkey border'

ACTIVISTS say the US-led coalition has struck targets of the Islamic State group near a besieged Kurdish town along Syria's border with Turkey. IT was not immediately clear if Tuesday's airstrikes succeeded in halting the militants' advance...

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500,000 admit to lying on credit

HALF a million Australians have lied or omitted information on a credit application. DATA bureau Veda, which provides information and analysis to lenders and borrowers, said its research found three per cent of Australians had admitted being...

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Indonesian leader 'to restore local votes'

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono wants to reintroduce direct elections for governors. Source: AAP OUTGOING Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono says he is seeking to overturn a new law that abolishes direct elections...

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South Sudan factions agree on federal govt

MEDIATORS say South Sudan's warring factions have agreed on the installation of a federal system of government in South Sudan. THE regional body IGAD, which is mediating peace talks in Ethiopia, announced on Tuesday that the structure and functions...

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WA premier hears of Muslim harassment

Bushfire risk to one million homes across NSW ONE million homes are at risk across NSW in the upcoming bushfire season with the hot, dry effects of El Niño expected to make conditions even worse than the devastating 2013-14 season. Man left...

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One in three Aust seniors live in poverty

Bushfire risk to one million homes across NSW ONE million homes are at risk across NSW in the upcoming bushfire season with the hot, dry effects of El Niño expected to make conditions even worse than the devastating 2013-14 season. Man left...

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Famous UK doctor on voyeurism charges

A LEADING consultant held a Bible in his hand and silently whispered a prayer as he sat in a court dock accused of using hidden equipment to spy on 100 patients in hospital toilets. WORLD-RENOWNED hearing specialist Dr Lam Hoe Yeoh allegedly...

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Jackie Chan's son held in China drug bust

The son of Jackie Chan, Jaycee (pic), has been detained in Beijing on drug-related charges. Source: AAP THE actor son of Hong Kong action superstar Jackie Chan has been detained in Beijing on drug-related charges, the latest high-profile...

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Transpacific grounds trucks after SA crash

THE company which owns the truck involved in a fatal crash in Adelaide has grounded its entire national fleet as it conducts an internal investigation. THE Transpacific truck smashed into three stationary cars on Monday afternoon at traffic...

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Marchioness victims remembered 25 years on

Tradie 'demanded money' before alleged murder A SYDNEY tradie accused of killing a woman in her waterfront mansion had said "I will win at the end" during a dispute over money the day before the alleged murder. NSW 'Pettiness' caused hospital...

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Physically-fit children brainier: study

PHYSICALLY-FIT children are officially brainier than their punier peers, new research has confirmed. SCIENTISTS found that aerobically fit nine- and 10-year-olds had denser regions of "white matter" in their brains. White matter consists of...

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Aust, Indonesia to discuss terror threat

FEDERAL Justice Minister Michael Keenan will seek to regenerate the close working relationship with Indonesia on counter-terrorism that grew out of the Bali bombings. THE minister visits Indonesia on Wednesday as both nations confront the emerging...

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Home Depot profit climbs 14 per cent

Tradie 'demanded money' before alleged murder A SYDNEY tradie accused of killing a woman in her waterfront mansion had said "I will win at the end" during a dispute over money the day before the alleged murder. NSW 'Pettiness' caused hospital...

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Italian military jets collide: report

Tradie 'demanded money' before alleged murder A SYDNEY tradie accused of killing a woman in her waterfront mansion had said "I will win at the end" during a dispute over money the day before the alleged murder. NSW 'Pettiness' caused hospital...

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US factory orders rise 1.1% in June

ORDERS to US factories increased in June, led by demand for aircraft, industrial machinery and computers and electronics. THE Commerce Department reports that orders rose a seasonally adjusted 1.1 per cent compared to the month prior. Factory...

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Family payments under scrutiny in report

THE government must fix existing family payments instead of focusing on its expensive paid parental scheme if it wants to improve female workplace participation, a conservative think tank warns. THE current system is complex, difficult for families...

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Target lowers forecast

Brother sees twin die in holiday tragedy ALEX D'Aleo, a tradie from Sydney, was killed after trying to jump on to a boat during Croatia's yacht week while on holiday with his twin brother. NSW North Shore's mystery cave woman dies alone...

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Year-over-year US home prices show a slowi

Brother sees twin die in holiday tragedy ALEX D'Aleo, a tradie from Sydney, was killed after trying to jump on to a boat during Croatia's yacht week while on holiday with his twin brother. NSW North Shore's mystery cave woman dies alone...

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US service-sector index jumps

US services firms grew at the fastest rate in more than eight years in July, the latest sign of an economy picking up speed in the second half of the year. THE Institute for Supply Management, a trade group of purchasing managers, says its service-sector...

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US child dies after playground stabbing

US police say a nine-year-old boy has died after being stabbed repeatedly by another child at a playground in Michigan. POLICE said in a statement that Michael Conner Verkerke ran to his home on Monday evening after being stabbed and collapsed...

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Hearing rescheduled in Justin Bieber case

A MIAMI-DADE County judge has postponed a hearing to determine whether Justin Bieber will be tried on charges of driving under the influence and resisting arrest. THE judge on Tuesday postponed the hearing August 13 at the request of prosecutors...

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Gammy's mum may face Thai charges

Brother sees twin die in holiday tragedy ALEX D'Aleo, a tradie from Sydney, was killed after trying to jump on to a boat during Croatia's yacht week while on holiday with his twin brother. NSW North Shore's mystery cave woman dies alone...

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Another whale freed from Qld shark nets

A HUMPBACK whale has been freed from shark nets off the Gold Coast days after two young whales became trapped in the area. SEA World marine experts were alerted about 7.45am on Tuesday after reports a humpback was caught in nets about 300 metres...

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Aussies warned about deadly Ebola outbreak

Aussies are being warned to steer clear of parts of West Africa affected by the deadly Ebola virus. Source: AAP AUSTRALIANS are being warned to steer clear of parts of West Africa as the deadly Ebola virus claims more victims. NEARLY...

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Warrants issued for Aussie jihadists

Turia Pitt finally wins compensation THE burns survivor and her boyfriend today made their first court appearance to confirm a multi-million dollar settlement made with ultra-marathon firm. NSW Man carjacked at lights, forced to drive...

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