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Vic siege could drag on for days: police – The Age

Google News — Mon, 21 May 2012 07:43:45 +0000

Vic siege could drag on for days: police
The Age
Police in a stand-off with a gunman holed up in a Melbourne house say they will wait for days if necessary. Homes in Stirling Drive, Keilor East, were evacuated after the man fired six shots from a window, one of which hit a police car.
Shots fired at police during suburban siegePerth Now

Melbourne siege neighbours get safe havenNinemsn
Man fires gun at police during standoff in Keilor EastHerald Sun
Moonee Valley Weekly
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Palmer erects billboard in Swan’s seat – The Australian

Google News — Mon, 21 May 2012 07:30:52 +0000

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Palmer erects billboard in Swan's seat
The Australian
MINING magnate Clive Palmer has made his presence known in Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan's seat of Lilley. The billionaire features in a billboard erected on Sandgate Road in Virginia. The roadside advertisement, featuring a smiling Mr Palmer with two ...
Clive Palmer rolls out billboard planCourier Mail

Palmer running from Liberal seat bid: SwanBusiness Spectator

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Azaria inquest finding to be handed down – Brisbane Times

Google News — Mon, 21 May 2012 07:15:21 +0000

Azaria inquest finding to be handed down
Brisbane Times
Inquest findings that could have the cause of Azaria Chamberlain's death 32 years ago officially altered to say she died from a dingo attack are set to be released next month. A Northern Territory coroner, Elizabeth Morris, said on Monday that she will ...

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Aussie education standards falling: Gonski – Brisbane Times

Google News — Mon, 21 May 2012 07:00:11 +0000

Aussie education standards falling: Gonski
Brisbane Times
The gap between Australia's top and bottom students is growing as national education standards slip, says the author of a review into school funding. Businessman David Gonski, who led a panel on education funding, said in the last decade Australia's ...

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Vic police chief stands by accused deputy – Ninemsn

Google News — Mon, 21 May 2012 06:57:57 +0000

Vic police chief stands by accused deputy
Ninemsn
Victoria's police chief commissioner says he has no evidence to indicate his deputy should stand down over claims he passed on the contents of a bugged phone call. Ken Lay backed Graham Ashton on Monday, saying he was comfortable with him remaining in ...
Ashton stays while wire tap allegations investigatedABC Online

Top cop 'eroded' by inside hit on OPIThe Australian
The senior public servant bugged by the OPI is still shocked. Source: Herald SunHerald Sun

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Coalition to keep up the pursuit of embattled MP Craig Thomson – The Australian

Google News — Mon, 21 May 2012 06:57:44 +0000

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Coalition to keep up the pursuit of embattled MP Craig Thomson
The Australian
Video Video Video Video Image Thomson hasn't clarified anything Craig Thomson breaks down in parliament 'Go cut your wrists' Thomson on credit card use and escorts < Prev of 2 Next > SENIOR Labor figures say Craig Thomson's statement to the parliament ...
Opposition to scrutinise Craig Thomson's speechHerald Sun

Union accuses Qantas of using Thomson as coverSBS
Qantas accused of using Thomson as coverSydney Morning Herald
Sky News Australia
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Mentally ill man guilty of double murder – ABC Online

Google News — Mon, 21 May 2012 06:46:12 +0000

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Mentally ill man guilty of double murder
ABC Online
By court reporter Jamelle Wells A mentally ill Sydney man has been found guilty of murdering a 12-year-old girl and of the manslaughter of his 77-year-old father. Renza Da Pra's father Gino was bashed to death and dumped in a car boot and his neighbour ...
Man guilty of murdering 12-year-old girlHerald Sun

Da-Pra guilty of killing father and girlSydney Morning Herald

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WA sex abuse inquiry goes to Northam – The Australian

Google News — Mon, 21 May 2012 05:17:36 +0000

Sydney Morning Herald

WA sex abuse inquiry goes to Northam
The Australian
THE ongoing inquiry into sexual abuse at state-run hostels in Western Australia will hear evidence relating to a boarding house in the wheatbelt town of Northam this week. The inquiry, led by former Supreme Court Justice Peter Blaxell, ...
Northam hostel in sex abuse spotlightSydney Morning Herald

Hostels inquiry turns to NorthamThe West Australian

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Former minister at ABC Learning trial – Herald Sun

Google News — Mon, 21 May 2012 05:14:21 +0000

Former minister at ABC Learning trial
Herald Sun
FORMER federal minister Larry Anthony has told a court he does not recall ABC Learning Centres director Martin Kemp ever disclosing his personal interest in a multimillion dollar sale. Kemp is currently on trial in the Brisbane District Court over ...
Director wanted more ABC Learning centres, court toldYahoo!7 News

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Labor levels contempt claim at Liberal MP Craig Kelly – The Australian

Google News — Mon, 21 May 2012 05:07:33 +0000

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Labor levels contempt claim at Liberal MP Craig Kelly
The Australian
THE Coalition's pursuit of embattled MP Craig Thomson has sparked a tit for tat war, with Labor accusing a Liberal backbencher of failing to properly declare his interest in several companies. Following Mr Thomson's lengthy statement to parliament, ...
Presumption of innocence for all: govtNinemsn

Kelly defends himself in parliamentYahoo!7 News
Lib MP accused of not disclosing interestsBusiness Spectator

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