Crown's latest advertising campaign is careful not to use the word 'casino'.
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Friday, August 31, 2012
Telstra's timely 4G boast
As smartphone users gear up for the iPhone 5 launch later this year, Telstra has cleverly opted to boost its ? already leading ? 4G wireless coverage to coincide with the flurry of activity in the market. 28 Aug 2012 4:43 PM
Assange says Sweden could drop case
Julian Assange could remain holed up inside Ecuador's embassy in London for a year, he has predicted.
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Media Release - VA070
The Minister for Veterans Affairs, Warren Snowdon, today expressed his sorrow at the passing of Sir Richard Kingsland, AO, CBE, DFC, a highly respected man who had committed a lifetime to his beloved country, both during his time in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and as a senior public servant. Sir Richard was a leader to those around him and an inspiration to his colleagues, Mr Snowdon said. Media Note: A photograph of Sir Richard Kingsland during his time with the Department of Veterans Affairs is available from the DVA Media Centre:.
Media Statement: MV Parsifal incident - Australian Federal Police
The AFP has spoken with the Captain of the MV Parsifal and the asylum seekers who were on board. AFP National Media (02) 6131 6333. For Police assistance, (excludes ).
Australian dollar slightly lower at noon
Local currency treading water ahead of Jackson Hole. 29 Aug 2012 1:31 PM
Australian dollar hits five-week low
Local unit falls to $US1.03 amid sinking iron ore prices. 31 Aug 2012 8:23 AM
Defence News and Media � Two Australian Commandos killed in Helmand helicopter crash
Two Australian Commandos killed in Helmand helicopter crash. Two Australian Special Forces soldiers from 2nd Commando Regiment were killed when an ISAF helicopter crashed in Helmand earlier today, 30 August. Defence Media Operations (02) 6127 1999.
'Disloyal' Labor whips should quit, Mark Latham says - The Australian
 Sky News Australia | 'Disloyal' Labor whips should quit, Mark Latham says The Australian FORMER Labor leader Mark Latham says Joel Fitzgibbon, Ed Husic and Jill Hall should resign from their positions as government whips if they cannot maintain support for Julia Gillard as Prime Minister. Speaking on Sky News's Australian Agenda program ... Union boss downplays Rudd comeback rumours Punters hanging out to give Gillard a grilling Kevin Rudd sets the cops on Prime Minister Julia Gillard |
Black Dog survey
With a 71 per cent 'happiness' rating, Australia is on the whole a pretty cheery nation.
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JK Rowling to build Hogwarts tree houses
JK Rowling is planning to create large tree houses in her garden for her children.
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
Wilkie loses hope on pokies reforms
Independent MP 'heartbroken' by stalled gambling legislation. 31 Aug 2012 12:43 PM
The Gold Mine Effect
Why have Jamaicans been so successful in sprinting at the last two Olympics?
Source: http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/
Court overturns controversial ID law
A US court has overturned a law requiring Texans to show photo identification at polling booths, saying it could marginalise minority voters.
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Pocket Planes
Review: Run an airline from your pocket in the latest iOS game by the makers of Tiny Tower.
Source: http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/
Victoria gas rig victims named
THE names of two workers who died in an accident on a gas rig off the Victorian coast have been released.
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Dangers of synthetic drugs
Imitations of illicit drugs are marketed as 'legal' highs but are far from harmless.
Source: http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/
Engineering training reform ensures success
The Gillard Government has reached a major agreement with industry that will help 3,000 engineering trades apprentices get qualified sooner and help meet the skills demands the economy needs. This industry-led reform means that apprentices who meet competencies earlier will get their formal qualification sooner and take up a high skilled high paying job, Senator Evans said. Our growing industries need more and more tradespeople and competency-based training is the clear way forward.
Six arrests and $1.4m of drugs seized
SIX men have been charged and $1.4 million worth of drugs seized following an eight month investigation into Brisbane’s drug network.
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Monadelphous wins $75m contract
Monadelphous Group has won a $75 miln construction contract at BHP Billiton's Jimblebar iron ore mine, WA.
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Gothic Australia
Bunyips, haunted waterholes and burial grounds are common themes in Australian Gothic literature.
Source: http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/
Maleny house
Robert and Anne wanted their house to be a tranquil retreat from the hustle of big city living.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Make Hummus Not War
Could a classic chickpea dish hold the key to unlocking the Middle East peace process?
Source: http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/
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Prison drugs
Should taxpayer money be spent on keeping drugs out of prisons or offering rehabilitation programs?
Source: http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/
Levees hold after Hurricane Isaac hits
Hurricane Isaac has hit New Orleans with high winds and torrential rains but flood levees have held up.
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