Bendigo Victoria, Australia News Summary

Postponement of the 23rd edition of the Gnaoua Festival in Essaouira

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:58:00 +0000

The “Essaouira Gnaoua World Music Festival” announced the postponement of its twenty-third session, and linked the announcement of new schedules to organize its activities with the “improvement in the situation” which today defines the spread of the new Corona virus.

The festival stressed, in a communiqué, that its priority is the health and safety of the artists, festival teams, and the general public, adding: “We are in solidarity with all measures to limit the spread of the Covid-19 virus.”

The "Gnaoua Festival" also indicated that it thinks about the victims, and all those who struggle against the disease in Morocco and in Essaouira city and across the world.

The festival praised the efforts of the Moroccan public authorities, and the efforts to preserve the health and security of citizens and families, and wished everyone and their loved ones "courage and good health."

Islamic State kills dozens of civilians in Afghanistan and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 08:45:00 +0000

Islamic State kills dozens of civilians in Afghanistan
Herat: Militants linked to Islamic State jihadists killed around 30 civilians, including children, in central Afghanistan, officials said Wednesday, raising concerns about the group`s expanding presence beyond its eastern strongholds. The incident occurred late Tuesday north of Firoz Koh, the capital of Ghor province, with the local government calling it a revenge attack after a local IS commander was killed. "Our security forces with the help of locals conducted an operation and killed a Daesh..
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International Criminal Court: South Africa's Withdrawal

"South Africa's main opposition party on Monday tried to block a government plan to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, saying the move is illegal and that the country's top court should intervene. [...] Last week, South Africa notified the United Nations that it will withdraw from the treaty that created the International Criminal Court, alarming international human rights groups and raising fears of an African exodus from the court, which has more than 120 member states." (CTV News..
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Calais Jungle clearance resumes, tents and shelters ablaze

By Matthias Blamont | CALAIS, France CALAIS, France Migrants set more tents and shelters ablaze at the "Jungle" camp in Calais on Wednesday as others queued to be relocated and authorities resumed clearing the camp.Local opposition to the squalid and unsanitary camp which at one point housed more than 6,000 people, along with criticism from right-wing politicians, has stung the French government into launching a clearing operation which began on Monday.More than 4,000 migrants, who had come ..
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Dreamworld accident: risk of theme park injury or death 'one in nine million'

Dreamworld accident: risk of theme park injury or death 'one in nine million' JOHN EDENS Millions of people who enjoy theme parks around the world take a risk during a thrill ride. Based on available figures, the risk is very low and a Dreamworld-style accident is not possible here because New Zealand does not have mechanical whitewater simulator rides. New Zealand does have rivers and lakes and its history of adventure tourism has its share of awf..
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170 years until we hit economic gender equality: WEF

Concerns the situation could be exacerbated in the future stem from the fact a large proportion of occupations with a preponderance of female workers are set to be among those most likely to be disrupted by technological innovation, potentially leading to a fall in the number of jobs needed to service these particular sectors. On a country-by-country basis, the usual Scandinavian suspects outperformed with Iceland, Finland, Norway and Sweden picking up – in that order - the top four plac..
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John Key meets Narendra Modi: Here's India-New Zealand joint statement

Here's the India-New Zealand joint statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs:At the invitation of Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, John Key, Prime Minister of New Zealand, undertook a state visit to India from 25-27 October, 2016. Prime Minister Key was accompanied on his visit by his wife, Bronagh Key, as well as a delegation comprising Parliamentarians; businesspeople from a range of sectors of bilateral significance, including innovation, technology and tourism; and repres..
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Six to face trial over topless Kate Middleton photos

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Police: Brazilian man allegedly held captive by family for at least 15 years

Cops in the city, which is in the greater Sao Paulo area, were on a drug raid Sunday evening when they entered a family home in error, discovering 36-year-old Armando Bezerra de Andrade in a filthy, stinking basement. Images of the room show a soiled mattress, padlocked windows and no light source. The door had no handle on the inside. His father, Armancio Bezerra de Andrade, said he kept his son in the basement because he was a drug user, and contradicted neighbors who said that the man had bee..
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Rurik Jutting 'deeply addicted' to cocaine, Hong Kong murder trial hears

British banker Rurik Jutting had become a chronic user of cocaine and alcohol in the weeks leading up to his alleged murder of two young Indonesian women, Hong Kong’s high court has heard. On Wednesday, day three of Jutting’s trial for the 2014 murders of 23-year-old Sumarti Ningsih and 26-year-old Seneng Mujiasih, jurors were told how the Cambridge-educated defendant became dependent on a daily cocktail of cocaine, alcohol and energy drinks. Toxicologist Lau Fei-lung, who was called as an expe..
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'Al-Shabab attack' on Kenyan town Mandera kills 12

Image caption Those killed were staying in this guest house At least 12 people have been killed in an attack in Kenya claimed by Somalia-based militant Islamist group al-Shabab.The target was a guesthouse hosting members of a theatre group who were performing plays in schools in the north-eastern town of Mandera.Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta has called the attack "heinous".In Somalia, the militants exploded a truck bomb near an African Union milita..
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Google Penguin 4 Lives In Real-Time -- Why Sites Didn't Recover .	Riverfire 2016: David Bowie, Prince honoured in soundtrack to Brisbane fireworks spectacular .
Bendigo next Assignment for Cup hope .	Dairy industry agrees to code of conduct .

Antarctic marine reserves deal within reach as Russia thaws environmental stance and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 12:43:00 +0000

Antarctic marine reserves deal within reach as Russia thaws environmental stance

An international agreement to protect some of Antarctica’s unique and pristine marine ecosystems could be reached within a fortnight, with scientists and conversationists hopeful of a breakthrough after five years of failed negotiations. Delegates from 24 nations and the European Union gathered in Hobart on Monday to commence two weeks of talks at the annual meeting of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR). The commission has been working since 2011 ..
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Why Asgardia Is More Likely To Be A Pie In The Sky Than A Nation In Space

I have become citizen number 62 of Asgardia, a new space nation dedicated to expanding peaceful exploration of space for the benefit of humanity. It is led by Igor Ashurbeyli, chairman of UNESCO’s Science of Space Committee and founder of the Aerospace International Research Centre in Vienna. At first glance, it’s an amazing concept and surely one that every space scientist should welcome. This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. According to its we..
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There may be 10 times more galaxies in the universe than we thought

The universe is a staggeringly big place with more galaxies than you could fathom. It seems understandable that when dealing with such massive numbers that a few galaxies could fall through the cracks. But a new analysis of Hubble Telescope data indicates that astronomers might have vastly underestimated the scale of the universe. There may actually be 10 times more galaxies in the universe than we previously thought.Before today, the best estimate of the number of galaxies existed in the univ..
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Chinese astronauts blast off for Heavenly Palace on 'space dream' mission

Chinese astronauts blast off for Heavenly Palace on 'space dream' mission Updated October 17, 2016 16:58:17 China has launched its longest manned space mission, sending two astronauts into orbit to spend a month aboard a space laboratory that is part of a broader plan to have a permanent manned space station in service around 2022.The Shenzhou 11 blasted off on a Long March rocket this morning from the remote launch site in Jiuquan, in the Gobi desert, in images carried..
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TripAdvisor Ends Sale of Cruel Wildlife Tourist Attractions After NFP Campaign

Global travel website TripAdvisor will stop selling tickets to some of the cruelest wildlife activities, following a World Animal Protection petition of more than half a million signatures. Around 70,000 Australians also supported the Wildlife – Not Entertainers campaign, which called on the corporation to stop profiting from animal cruelty. World Animal Protection head of Australian campaigns Nicola Beynon said TripAdvisor’s announcement, following the six-month petition, was “very significan..
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Terrifying study reveals spiders can actually 'hear' you from across the room

Scientists have found a new kind of spider sense that we didn't know about before. Even though spiders don't have ears, it turns out they can still 'hear' you coming by picking up vibrations in the air through the hairs on their legs. Originally it was thought that this technique could only be used across a very short distance, but a new study reveals the truth. Researchers at Cornell University found that a common type of jumping spider can actually pick up sound vibrations from as far as ten ..
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Amazing Discovery: Why This New Plant Species is Baffling Japanese Scientists

Oct 17, 2016 04:26 AM EDT Researchers at Kobe University Graduate School of Science have discovered a baffling new species of plants in Japan that neither photosynthesize nor bloom. What are Mycorrhizal Plants? The discovery, described in a paper published in the journal Phytotaxa, is considered to be very rare. Non-photosynthetic mycorrhizal plants or mycoheterotrophic plants are known for its scarcity and small size, not to mention that most of them can only be found in dark, understory of ..
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Leyonhjelm interrupts tribute to deceased journalist Rebecca Wilson .	Overtime win for Spirit in season-opener .
'Lies': Hughes' dad in court outburst .	Telstra, Optus and Vodafone tout aims for 5G mobile revolution .

Passing on rate cuts 'not realistic' if RBA cuts again: Bendigo's Mike ... and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 12:48:00 +0000

Passing on rate cuts 'not realistic' if RBA cuts again: Bendigo's Mike ...
It is unrealistic to expect banks to pass on the full value of any future cuts in official interest rates to home loan customers, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank managing director Mike Hirst says.After the banks' partial pass-through of the August official rate cut sparked a furious political backlash, Mr Hirst slammed as "opportunistic" recent commentary that there was a direct link between RBA changes and the rates offered by banks. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide ..
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Appleby aiming Assisi at Bendigo Cup

Francis Of Assisi (Image: Racing Photos) The Godolphin yard of Newmarket trainer Charlie Appleby has already impacted on the Spring Carnival and hopes are high the momentum can continue to build through Wednesday's Bendigo Cup. Danehill Dancer gelding Francis Of Assisi sports the blue colours in the in the $300,000 race, and travelling foreman James Ferguson said from the quarantine centre at Werribee on Tuesday morning that there was no reason why he too could not follow the positive lead..
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Samurai back from the brink to run in Bendigo Cup

Local galloper cheats death to run in hometown Cup. Adam O'Neill takes Bendigo Cup runner Desert Samurai for a walk on the eve of the big race. Picture: DARREN HOWEWhen Bendigo trainer Adam O’Neill first laid eyes on Desert Samurai the last thing he expected was the gelding would give him his first runner in the Jayco Bendigo Cup.“He was small and fat, had lumps on his legs – I thought ‘what the hell have I got myself in for here’,’’ O’Neill admitted.Unwanted by his original train..
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Southern Cross Austereo announces two-year partnership deal with ...

A new two-year sponsorship deal aims to develop women's sport in central Victoria. PARTNERS: Bendigo Thunder captain Emma Grant, Southern Cross Austereo Bendigo general manager Jason Priestley and Bendigo Spirit centre Gabe Richards.SOUTHERN Cross Austereo has agreed a new major commercial partnership with high profile central Victoria women's sporting teams Bendigo Spirit and Bendigo Thunder.The two year deal was announced by Southern Cross Austereo Bendigo general manager Jason ..
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Melbourne preview: Bendigo Cup

NOTE: Numbers in brackets are the official handicap ratings for each horse. Track rated Soft 5 at time of writing, expecting good to soft.RACE 1Interested in the first starters here and 8. GOOD THERAPY (NR) showed speed and some ability winning a recent jump out at Caulfield suggesting he can give a good sight. Drawn out but happy to have him on top, though obviously check the betting. 12. SUNITA (NR) has had a couple of spaced public trials and performed pretty well at Cranbourne on Monday a we..
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airport talks take-off

Passenger flights to Adelaide and Sydney could start next year. Related: First plane to touch down on upgraded Bendigo Airport in FebruaryCouncil is in talks with airline companies to start a passenger flight service which could connect Bendigo to Adelaide and Sydney next year. Presentation and assets director Craig Lloyd said the City of Greater Bendigo had “started conversations with regional airline operators” and was now surveying key Bendigo businesses. “We’ve undertaken to d..
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Williams back from suspension at Bendigo

Williams back from suspension at Bendigo Mathew Toogood - AAP on October 25, 2016, 12:34 pm As one of Melbourne's most successful jockeys continues a spring carnival suspension, another returns on Bendigo Cup day at a meeting not originally in his diary.Craig Williams returns from a riding ban with five mounts at Wednesday's Bendigo meeting wanting to get his eye back in before the start of the Melbourne Cup carnival, which begins with the Victoria Derby on Saturda..
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Howard heads Bendigo Cup field

Howard Be Thy Name’s Melbourne Cup credentials will be put to the test in Wednesday’s Jayco Bendigo Cup. SOLID WORK: Howard Be Thy Name, right, is second favourite for Wednesday's Jayco Bendigo Cup. Picture: GETTY IMAGESHoward Be Thy Name’s Melbourne Cup credentials will be put to the test in Wednesday’s Jayco Bendigo Cup (2400m).The Darren Weir-trained stayer is already qualified for the Melbourne Cup, but he needs to regain his best form at Bendigo for Weir to press on towards t..
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Bendigo athletes chase gold at Masters Games

Strong contingent of Bendigo athletes to compete in Perth. LEADING CHANCE: Bendigo Harriers veteran Peter Cowell will compete in the 500m and the 8km cross-country at the World Masters Track and Field Championships in Perth. Picture: GLENN DANIELSATHLETICS Bendigo clubs will be well represented when the World Masters track and field championships start on Wednesday in Perth.The 12-day meet has drawn more than 4000 athletes.All four AB clubs – Bendigo Harriers, Bendigo University, ..
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Cole felt the mare was arguably the pick of his three chances for the ...

Brad Cole will have three hopefuls in action on cup day. Stella The Boss, with Jordan Mallyon in the saddle, wins on Bendigo Cup day in 2014. Picture: DARREN HOWEBENDIGO trainer Brad Cole is hoping lightning can strike twice for him on Bendigo Cup day.Cole was one of three local trainers to emerge with a winner at last year's meeting with promising mare Stella The Boss.He hopes to duplicate that feat with the same horse on Wednesday.The five-year-old will line up in the benchmark ..
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Riverfire 2016: David Bowie, Prince honoured in soundtrack to Brisbane fireworks spectacular .	Bendigo next Assignment for Cup hope .
Dairy industry agrees to code of conduct .	Double stabbing at McDonald's .

In the motions of distant solar system objects, astronomers find hints of Planet Nine and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 12:53:00 +0000

In the motions of distant solar system objects, astronomers find hints of Planet Nine
The case for Planet Nine is growing. Two new findings presented at a planetary science meeting in Pasadena have uncovered hints for the existence of this distant, mysterious world in the motions of known solar system objects.The results could help astronomers home in on their otherworldly target, which — if it really is out there — could fundamentally alter our understanding of the solar system. The hunt for Planet Nine (also known as Planet X) began in earnest in 2014 after astronomers Scott ..
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Astronomers reveal Map of Milky Way with Incredible Details

Astronomers have unveiled a detailed map of Milky Way Galaxy with incredible details about the galaxy, using the presence of hydrogen and mapping it meticulously. The detailed map of Milky Way Galaxy has been generated using telescopes with high sensitivity in Germany and Australia. By using the distribution of hydrogen across the Milky Way, astronomers have been able to map amazing map of the galaxy. Hydrogen has fueled formation of stars in the Universe and tracking presence of hydrogen, we ..
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Surf webcams hacked and aimed at sunbathing women at Manly beach

The surf-cams were set up at various beaches to monitor conditions. (AAP) A Manly beach webcam used to monitor waves has been hacked and used instead to watch sunbathing women without their knowledge. The hack was discovered after a regular surfer at the beach sent screenshots of the live stream zoomed in on bikini-wearing women laying on the sand at Fresh Water Beach to the Manly Daily. “I just don’t think it is right that someone uses a public service to perv on women, whoever it is should pa..
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Great Barrier Reef: Citizen scientists lend a hand to document coral bleaching impact

Great Barrier Reef: Citizen scientists lend a hand to document coral bleaching impact Posted October 22, 2016 17:36:28 Thousands of so-called citizen scientists are putting up their hands to help professional scientists working to measure the impact on the Great Barrier Reef in the aftermath of this year's catastrophic coral bleaching.Members of the public are learning how to count fish and capture images of coral along Queensland's coastline, then feeding the informa..
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Whalers in crosshairs at international huddle

PARIS: More than 80 nations square off in Slovenia next week over the fate of the world's remaining whales, facing a multitude of perils from meat hunters and ship strikes to getting snared in fishing gear.The stage is set for heated debate, as the 88 members of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) are deeply divided along pro- and anti-hunting lines.The biggest bones of contention are Japan's yearly whale hunt in the name of science, which critics insist is for dinner tables instead, and ..
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2016 Australia Prime Minister's Prizes Reward Innovation And Science

Tonight we recognise some of Australia’s greatest scientists, innovators and teachers for outstanding achievements in their fields. The $250,000 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science has been awarded to evolutionary biologist Professor Richard Shine of the University of Sydney in recognition of his work to ensure Northern Australia’s peak predators – snakes and lizards – are more likely to survive the cane-toad invasion. Professor Shine has created traps for cane toads, taught quolls and goannas to..
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Wildlife photographer Doug Gimesy calls for boycott of Kangaroo Island to reduce roadkill

The time between dusk and dawn is when Australia's favourite marsupial comes out to play. But sadly, for some kangaroos, this venture into the open can lead to death.This is especially the case on Kangaroo Island in South Australia. Volunteers tend for orphaned joeys after road accidents. Photo: Douglas Gimesy Every year on the island, kangaroos and other wildlife are killed, fatally injured or maimed because of vehicle impact.Melbourne wildlife conservation photographer Doug Gimesy has ..
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Earliest Evidence of Right-Handedness Discovered

The earliest evidence for right-handedness in the fossil record has just been discovered, showing that the bias towards right-handers could go back much further than thought. Researchers from the University of Kansas made the discovery by examining the striations on the teeth of a Homo habilis fossil. Although scientists have learnt a lot about “handedness”, they still haven’t been able to precisely explain why humans favour using one hand over the other, or why human populations are biased tow..
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Double stabbing at McDonald's .	Birmingham warns gaps in Gonski school funding will widen .
Four-storey, $1.3 million Bendigo CBD development .	Four-storey, $1.3 million Bendigo CBD development .

Google Penguin 4 Lives In Real-Time -- Why Sites Didn't Recover and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 08:53:00 +0000

Google Penguin 4 Lives In Real-Time -- Why Sites Didn't Recover
Penguin 4.0 has finished rolling out, after four years. The algorithm was introduced by Google in April 2012 to deal with link quality. Gary Illyes, who works on ranking and various SEO policies and processes at Google, confirmed that the real-time spam algorithm has completely rolled out, in a Twitter tweet to Jennifer Slegg, founder of SEM Post. Penguin 3 demotions have been removed, so if sites did not recover from demotions based on prior versions the links are probably all bad, she tweeted...
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BMW's smart motorbike makes helmets dumb

BMW says a visor that each rider will wear will help control and direct the bike. The commands from the visor are controlled by moving your eyes. Supplied by Hannah Elliott BMW Group has debuted a motorcycle concept so artificially intelligent that it eliminates the need for the rider to wear protective gear, including a helmet. The BMW Motorrad Vision Next 100 motorcycle is the latest incarnation of BMW's Vision N..
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Virtual reality rides the infamous hype cycle

As home VR goes mainstream, can it survive a plunge into the trough of disillusionment?Virtual reality has been the "next big thing" for a while but this year it's finally going mainstream as the long-awaited Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and PlayStation VR headsets hit the retail shelves. Sure Google Cardboard-style VR has been around for a while, letting you hold a smartphone up to your face, but these full-fledged consumer-grade VR headsets take things to the next level. More Technology ..
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Apple Store photo ring scandal in Brisbane: Privacy commissioner weighs in

The Australian privacy commissioner will call on technology giant Apple to explain reports of staff stealing, sharing and ranking of customers' explicit photos.News Corp reported four male staff members had been sacked from a store in Carindale, in Brisbane's south, over the scandal. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Bad Apples at Carindale Christmas shopping hours extended Jury urged to consider Warriena's fear Susie a 'f...ing mo..
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Maximising Your Security Resources

The number of detected security incidents in Australia increased by 109% in the last 12 months according to PwC’s Global State of Information Security® Survey 2016. Compare this to the global increase of 38.5% and it’s easy to understand why, in April, the Government announced it will invest more than $230 million over the next four years to enhance Australia’s cyber security.From TalkTalk to Ashley Madison to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology and the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census d..
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Samsung warns of £4bn hit to profits from Galaxy Note 7 fallout

Samsung has issued its second profit warning this week after the withdrawal of its Galaxy Note 7 phone, increasing the estimated cost of the recall to its bottom line from £1.9bn to at least £4bn. The South Korean electronics company said the crisis caused by the exploding Note 7 smartphones would reduce profits by at least 3tn won (£2.2bn) in the six months to the end of March. It hopes it can boost sales of its other flagship handsets to cushion the impact. The new profit warning comes just t..
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Recalled Samsung washing machine fire in Reservoir leaves elderly woman homeless

A FAULTY Samsung washing machine believed to have caused a fire which tore through a Reservoir home has left an elderly woman homeless.A distraught Najwa Harik said all Samsung washing machines needed to be inspected or ripped off the shelves after a machine fire destroyed her newly renovated home on October 13.“I just finished the washing, and 10 minutes later, I saw the flames come from the machine,” Ms Harik said.“It’s very hard to see it like that.“I have been in this house 27 years, and I f..
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Overtime win for Spirit in season-opener .	'Lies': Hughes' dad in court outburst .
Telstra, Optus and Vodafone tout aims for 5G mobile revolution .	City in bid for 'smart' status .

Riverfire 2016: David Bowie, Prince honoured in soundtrack to Brisbane fireworks spectacular and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:00:00 +0000

Riverfire 2016: David Bowie, Prince honoured in soundtrack to Brisbane fireworks spectacular
Riverfire 2016: David Bowie, Prince honoured in soundtrack to Brisbane fireworks spectacular Updated September 24, 2016 20:22:10 The skies over Brisbane have lit up with another successful Riverfire fireworks spectacular, drawing out crowds estimated at close to half a million people.The Australian Army's ARH Tiger and MRH 90 Taipan helicopters were early crowd pleasers, followed by the FA18 Super Hornet, which roared above the city.It returned just before the fireworks..
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ASX fails to rule out recurrence of 'unprecedented' malfunction

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'Various assurances' from IBM: ABS

'Various assurances' from IBM: ABS
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7-Eleven dodging payroll tax in NSW, Opposition says

7-Eleven dodging payroll tax in NSW, Opposition says citing documents Updated September 24, 2016 11:41:50 The NSW Government must immediately investigate the failure of 7-Eleven's 231 stores in the state to pay payroll tax, the state Opposition has said. Labor's Daniel Mookhey said Freedom of Information documents revealed 7-Eleven and its franchisees had paid no payroll tax in NSW for at least the past three years.Mr Mookhey said the money could have gone towards nurse..
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Tech firms talking about sale of Twitter

Tech firms talking about sale of TwitterTwitter Inc has initiated talks with several technology companies to explore selling itself, a person familiar with the matter says, signalling the start of what is likely to be a slow-rolling auction of the high-profile but money-losing social media company.A sale of Twitter has been the subject of on-again, off-again rumours for many months as the company grapples with stagnant user growth, soft advertising sales and losses running at hundreds of million..
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Jetstar drama 'the most terrifying moment of my life'

Jetstar engineers are investigating after one of the airline's planes was forced to make an “emergency” landing, with the cabin filling up with smoke. The Airbus A320 was diverted to Brisbane during a flight from Sydney to Cairns after a “technical ...
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Tony Abbott says Europe is facing 'peaceful invasion' of asylum seekers .	Bendigo boy magician Anthony Clacy talks illusions, showmanship .
Meat Cleaver Man Who Sliced Officer's Face Was Homeless, Facing Deportation .	What The iPhone 7 Gained By Losing The Headphone Jack .

Bendigo next Assignment for Cup hope and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 12:18:00 +0000

Bendigo next Assignment for Cup hope
Assign (right) just beat Big Memory (Image: Racing Photos) The Lloyd Williiams stable is likely to stick to a proven formula and attempt to qualify Assign for a Melbourne Cup start via the Bendigo Cup following his strong win in Saturday's Group 2 Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield. The win of Assign in the 2400-metre race qualified the former import for the Melbourne Cup but as he is well down in the order of entry into the race he must win another staying feature to convince the handicapp..
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Wild winds on the way for Bendigo

Batten down the hatches, severe winds are on the way for Sunday. Hold onto your hat! Wild weather is on the way for Bendigo on Sunday. Picture: DARREN HOWEIT may seem like a calm and sunny day for Bendigo today, but Sunday could be the very opposite.The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds for almost all of Victoria, including Bendigo and the northern country.Forecasters are predicting winds averaging 60 to 70 km/h, with peak gusts of 120 km..
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Flooding creates ideal mosquito breeding grounds

Flooding in northern Victoria means more mosquitoes as control programs start early. Pooling water means ideal conditions for mosquitoes in central Victoria. Picture: GLENN DANIELSCONTROLLING mosquito numbers could be paramount in the coming months after heavy rainfall and flooding created ideal breeding conditions in Bendigo and northern Victoria.Gannawarra Shire Council has started its mosquito control programs across northern Victoria one month earlier than usual in response to..
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Uranium in the water: How it the situation unfolded in the New England

Communities in the New England region have been rocked by the confirmation that uranium is in their water supply.How it happenedBore future decidedOctober 6: Tamworth Regional Council won’t use the Moonbi-Kootingal bores for “a very long time”, after it was revealed one has shown high levels of uranium for at least two years.Related: Water scare a wake up callOctober 6: In the wake of the Moonbi-Kootingal uranium drinking water scare, one council has taken swift action to make sure its water s..
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'Self-reliant' men more likely to have suicidal thoughts, researchers ...

Aussie men are three times more likely than women to take their own lives. Why? 'Self-reliant' men more likely to have suicidal thoughts, researchers find Farmer John Harper, founder of Mate Helping Mate: "The best thing you can do to help is show people you care." Photo: Anthony Johnson"Suicide needs to be a policy priority," says Dr Andrea Fogarty of the Black Dog Institute. Photo: Black Dog InstituteSebastian Rosenberg, from Sydney University's Brain and ..
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Car dumped during police pursuit

Police hunt for man after hitting police car, then committing aggravated burglary in Sutton Grange. Police car damaged in Calder pursuit The purple Holden Commodore which collided with police on the Calder Freeway. The driver dumped the car at a Sutton Grange house and stole a black BMW.The car dumped in front of a property near Elphinstone during a police pursuit.The car dumped in front of a property near Elphinstone during a police pursuit.exitUPDATE, 1.30..
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Phil Carman set to release book while battle for Channel 7 ...

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Fears of a clown: police warning over spooky sightings prompts ...

A global craze of people wearing creepy clown outfits in public has left legitimate jesters juggling up fresh ways to avoid frightening their clientele. Fears of a clown: police warning over spooky sightings prompts jesters defence exitThe clowning community has a message for anyone horrified by the thought of white make-up, big shoes and wild red hair: not all clowns are to be feared.A global craze of people wearing creepy clown outfits in public has left l..
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What you can buy in real estate around the world for $700000

In some parts of the world $700,000 will go a long way when it comes to real estate. What $700,000 buys you around the world.In some parts of the world $700,000 will go a long way when it comes to real estate – perhaps even stretching to an island in the South Pacific or a European castle.While the other Australian capital cities might give you more bang for your buck, in Sydney $705,000 is the median price of a two-bedroom apartment.So, let’s speculate about what we could get aro..
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The Great Ocean Road reopens one month after landslides forced ...

The Great Ocean Road has reopened almost a month after it was closed due to landslides and flooding. The Great Ocean Road reopens one month after landslides forced its closure exitThe Great Ocean Road has reopened almost a month after it was closed due to landslides and flooding.The popular tourist attraction closed on September 14 when severe weather and floods triggered more than 150 rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.Colac incident controller Belinda ..
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Ailing Thai king's lung infection eases, kidneys still failing: Palace .	Report: Shots fired at Abbas's home day after PA president attended Peres funeral .
Power outage hits Bendigo suburbs .	Moto Z Droid and Z Force Droid getting their first software update, security patch included .

Dairy industry agrees to code of conduct and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Sun, 23 Oct 2016 07:02:00 +0000

Dairy industry agrees to code of conduct
Australian Associated PressMilk processors have agreed to develop a code of conduct with dairy farmers aimed at preventing controversial farmgate price cuts.Farmers were hit hard after Australia's largest dairy producer Murray Goulburn made a sudden and retrospective cut to milk prices in April, and other producers have since lowered their prices for the current financial year.Peak dairy groups say all industry stakeholders, including Murray Goulburn, have agreed to draft a voluntary code of con..
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Did the parliamentary hearings into the big four banks do their job?

In the bowels of Parliament House, the Commonwealth Bank's chief Executive Officer Ian Narev strode confidently into the main committee room and took his seat.Just beyond him, cameras clicked and flashed. Beyond the cameras, members of parliament took their own seats, ready for a showdown. More Business Videos Previous slide Next slide Fab four's greatest hits All eyes on Chinese inflation and currency Ex-Ford workers to become 'pastors, scuba instru..
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Dick Smith boss explains 12 years of batteries

Former Dick Smith CEO Nick Abboud.DICK Smith’s former chief executive has rejected suggestions the company was buying too much stock in the lead-up to its collapse, describing an inventory build-up as “like buying Easter eggs in January”.Giving evidence in the NSW Supreme Court on Friday on the final day of public hearings brought by receivers Ferrier Hodgson, Nick Abboud responded to allegations that by October 2015 the company was holding nearly 12 years worth of supply in private label batter..
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Wine aficionado seeks $2.8 million from Fiat Chrysler Australia

Halfway along the secluded mountain drive of Buckland Valley Road in Victoria's Alpine region is the exclusive Villa Gusto.Replete with a recently-built swimming pool, a swanky restaurant and a convoy of flash Jeep Cherokees in the driveway, the resort has been locked away for the sole use of Fiat Chrysler Australia's marketing operations since 2013. Villa Gusto owner Ben Edwards is one of Australia's top sommerliers. Photo: Melissa Adams But the party stopped for Villa Gusto owner an..
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Rate cuts fail to spark retail spending

Australian Associated PressTwo interest rate cuts are yet to trigger a boom in retail spending, MasterCard says.The MasterCard Spending Pulse Report shows retail sales rose 3.2 per cent in the year to August, compared to growth of 3.6 per cent in the year to July.Senior vice president of market insights Sarah Quinlan said not all retail subsectors have benefited and there's still scant evidence the Reserve Bank's two rate cuts in 2016 have influenced consumers."The rate cuts have not had a treme..
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Masters' sale is not going well

Shoppers taking advantage of huge sales at Masters1:00Shoppers race in to take advantage of huge sales at Masters Masters Home Improvement is expected to shut its doors in December. Picture: Toby ZernaWHEN will Masters get it right?First the failed hardware chain announced it’s closure due to Woolworth’s failed experiment and now it’s struggling to even get rid of its leftover stock.It’s also copping criticism for the way the business is handling its customers.Fairfax Media revealed Masters was..
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Holden closure: Not all doom and gloom in Elizabeth as workers look for new jobs

Holden closure: Not all doom and gloom in Elizabeth as workers look for new jobs Posted October 07, 2016 21:38:58 "A very pleasant place to live in has been established. I believe that the people of Elizabeth are very happy people indeed."Those were the words used by then South Australian premier Sir Tom Playford in a 1960 promotional film extolling the virtues of the 'new planned city of Elizabeth'.More than 50 years later that happiness has been dampened by the plan..
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Visionstream wins 4yr Chorus NZ deal

Visionstream will move into new geographies with Chorus New Zealand for the delivery of customer connection works to the ultra-fast broadband.The new agreement is expected to generate revenues of around NZ$390 million (A$368 million) and is made up of an existing contract of around $190 million and expected new work of around $200 million, subject to actual volumes and work types.The new four year contract, with an option to extend for a further four years, will see Visionstream expand its opera..
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Banks nil, Canberra nil, but change is coming anyway

Brian Hartzer, CEO of Westpac, was the strongest performer among the big bank CEOs. Andrew Meares After 12 hours of hearings in Canberra this week, no member of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics landed a blow on any of the banks big enough to suggest a Royal Commission was justified.But that's not to say the parliamentary inquisition will be without impact.The latest thinking of the chief executives of Commonwealth B..
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The truth about interest rates and bank funding costs

So you've heard the big four banks' explanations for why they couldn't pass on to mortgage holders all of the Reserve Bank's cuts to the cash rate.Do you believe them? More Business Videos Previous slide Next slide Glenn Stevens: The future of property All eyes on Chinese inflation and currency Ex-Ford workers to become 'pastors, scuba instructors' Google won't bid on Twitter: reports Jetstar mid-air punch up Fab four's..
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Ailing Thai king's lung infection eases, kidneys still failing: Palace .	Report: Shots fired at Abbas's home day after PA president attended Peres funeral .
Power outage hits Bendigo suburbs .	Moto Z Droid and Z Force Droid getting their first software update, security patch included .

Double stabbing at McDonald's and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 17:03:00 +0000

Double stabbing at McDonald's
TWO men have been stabbed at a McDonald’s in Sydney’s south west.The men were attacked at Bass Hill McDonald’s, on the Hume Hwy, about 3.35pm.A 28-year-old man was stabbed in the back, and a 26-year-old man suffered stab wounds to his chest and face.Both men were taken to Liverpool Hospital in a stable condition.media_cameraThe injured man is wheeled away on a stretcher after being stabbed. Picture: Top Notchmedia_cameraPolice closed off the entrance to the McDonald’s as they investigated the do..
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AFP seizes 1.2 tonnes of MDMA in Sydney raid, two men charged

AFP seizes 1.2 tonnes of MDMA in Sydney raid, two men charged By Liv Casben and Kathleen Calderwood Updated October 15, 2016 16:11:12 Police have charged two Polish men in connection with the seizure of 1.2 tonnes of drugs in Sydney â the biggest haul in the country this year.The Australian Federal Police (AFP) seized the massive haul of MDMA, the equivalent of about 4 million tablets, during a raid on a storage facility in Hornsby, in Sydney's north.The drugs, ..
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ACT election 2016: live coverage, polls and results

Parties' parties underway The politicians are rolling into the Greens' post-election party and there is no shortage of balloons. How are the leaders doing based on early counting? The two leaders Andrew Barr (Labor) and Jeremy Hanson (Liberal) are pulling well over a quota of votes each, Kirsten Lawson reports. A quota is the percentage of votes needed to get elected, and if this pattern continues the spillover votes from the leaders will help others in their party get elected. Neck and ..
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Tony Abbott, Malcolm Turnbull in favour of NSW Liberal Party preselection overhaul

Tony Abbott, Malcolm Turnbull in favour of NSW Liberal Party preselection overhaul Updated October 15, 2016 14:38:38 Former prime minister Tony Abbott has made a passionate case for giving grassroots Liberal Party members more control over who enters parliament, as Malcolm Turnbull indicates his support for a major overhaul. Key points:NSW Liberal Party locked in factional fight over preselection processConservatives say powerbrokers have too much say over candidatesAb..
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Australian cinematographer Nathan Tomlinson charged with multiple child sex offences

An award-winning Australian cameraman has been remanded in custody after he was charged with multiple child sex offences.Nathan Tomlinson has worked on Hollywood blockbusters and earlier this year, was nominated for an Emmy for his aerial cinematography on Life on the Reef – a documentary about the Great Barrier Reef. A still from the program, Life on the Reef. Photo: Supplied But on Friday, the 36 year old was arrested by Redfern-based officers and detectives from the State Crime Comman..
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Migrants at higher risk of problem gambling: report

Foreign-born Australians are in far greater danger of developing a destructive gambling addiction, research reveals.A report from the Australian Institute of Family Studies has found the stress of moving to a new country, and the shame associated with gambling in some cultures, increases the risk of new arrivals becoming problem gamblers. Migrants have a higher chance of risky gambling, research shows. Photo: Peter Braig It cites research that gamblers from Arabic, Chinese and Greek com..
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Great Barrier Reef climate history unlocked as CSIRO maps offshore Queensland Basin

Great Barrier Reef climate history unlocked as CSIRO maps offshore Queensland Basin Updated October 15, 2016 16:38:18 Scientists from the CSIRO are using cutting-edge technology to map the seafloor of the Queensland Basin to understand how the Great Barrier Reef responded to past climate change events.While the reef is one of the world's most studied ecosystems, its depths could still hold many surprises, including how resilient it might be in the future.Scientists on t..
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Whale calf rescued from shark net as debate rages over NSW beach safety

The Baird government's decision to drop its opposition to shark nets for the state's northern beaches ignored recommendations of one of its own departments and the scientific consensus, experts say.The unintended impacts of shark mesh was on show on Saturday, with a juvenile humpback whale becoming entangled in a net near Coolangatta on the Gold Coast. The calf's mother helped keep the animal near the surface long enough for a patrol to arrive and cut the whale free. More News Video..
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'I can't believe how dumb they are': Crown employees detained in China

Chinese authorities have detained 18 employees of billionaire James Packer's Crown Resorts, including three top Australian executives, in a co-ordinated police operation targeting the gaming giant's marketing activities in China.Most senior among those detained was Jason O'Connor, the company's Executive General Manager in charge of international VIP services. Jason O'Connor Photo: Supplied Mr O'Connor, who is among the casino company's top executives, heads up a program designed to lur..
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Gable Tostee trial: Jury urged to focus on recording of 'key six minutes'

The Supreme Court jury deciding accused murderer Gable Tostee's fate has been told the audio recording he made on the night of his alleged victim's death is the only thing that matters in their decision.Depending whose interpretation jurors agreed with, it either proved his guilt or showed his innocence in New Zealand tourist Warriena Wright's death. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Jury urged to consider Warriena's fear Christmas shopping hours exte..
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Overtime win for Spirit in season-opener .	'Lies': Hughes' dad in court outburst .
Telstra, Optus and Vodafone tout aims for 5G mobile revolution .	City in bid for 'smart' status .

Birmingham warns gaps in Gonski school funding will widen and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 15:20:00 +0000

Birmingham warns gaps in Gonski school funding will widen

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Haddara men seriously hurt in high-speed Western Ring Road crash

Two young men seriously hurt in a high-speed rollover on the Western Ring Road are believed to be members of the Haddara family.It's believed the two men were in a car that lost control near Keilor East before it started fishtailing, struck a pole, flipped over, and smashed into a railing. A man is fighting for his life and another is injured after a crash on the Western Ring Road. Photo: Cathryn Tremain Both men, from Truganina, were trapped for about two hours inside the crumpled black..
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Qld child safety review broadened

Qld child safety review broadenedJamie MckinnellAustralian Associated Press3:26PM September 25, 2016SaveThe Queensland government has offered a promise of "total transparency" to members of an expert panel who will help review child safety systems in the wake of the Tiahleigh Palmer case.Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, returning from a holiday, on Sunday appointed the panel, including Bravehearts founder Hetty Johnston and Foster Care Queensland chief executive Bryan Smith."We will do this thorou..
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NSW floods: swamped in days, but years to recover

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Refugees' bribe to give up resettlement dream

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,Voters fall for sham policies of populist pollies

Paul Murray - The West Australian on September 25, 2016, 6:35 am ,Voters fall for sham policies of populist pollies What do Pauline Hanson and Brendon Grylls have in common other than representing electors north of the Tropic of Capricorn?One answer is that both have rolled out populist sham policies that no one with a rudimentary understanding of Australian political history would give any chance of coming to pass.Hanson’s proposed ban on Muslim immigration and Gryl..
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Teen cashier threatened by knife-wielding robber on Gold Coast

A knife-wielding robber is on-the-run after threatening a teenage girl working behind the front counter at a fast-food restaurant on the Gold Coast on Sunday.Police said the man entered a Red Rooster outlet on the Gold Coast Highway at Tugun about 11.15am and demanded money from a teenage attendant and manager. Police are investigating an armed robbery at Tugun, after a teenage attendant was threatened with a knife. The robber fled on foot with a sum of cash and is described as Caucasian..
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Change to GST carve-up is years away: Turnbull

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'I'd rather have the nuggets' petition against same-sex marriage plebiscite

"The time has come for chicken nuggets, the time has come for marriage equality."So begins a petition calling on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to hold a fee vote on marriage equality created by the Ballarat graphic artist who's call for chicken nuggets instead of a plebiscite went viral this week. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Marriage equality and free nuggets? Dolphin jumps on young surfer Bob Maumill final sign off Tradi..
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Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement calls for independent investigation into Yatala jail incident

Latoya Rule and her brother Wayne Morrison who remains in the RAH hospital in a critical condition after being involved in a fight with five prison guards at Yatala Labour Prison. Source: FacebookAN Aboriginal legal rights body has called for an independent investigation over claims a Yatala Labor Prison inmate was not breathing for almost an hour before paramedics resuscitated him.It is understood Wayne Morrison, 29, was involved in an altercation on Friday with two officers, including a young ..
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Tony Abbott says Europe is facing 'peaceful invasion' of asylum seekers .	Bendigo boy magician Anthony Clacy talks illusions, showmanship .
Meat Cleaver Man Who Sliced Officer's Face Was Homeless, Facing Deportation .	What The iPhone 7 Gained By Losing The Headphone Jack .

Four-storey, $1.3 million Bendigo CBD development and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 16:00:00 +0000

Four-storey, $1.3 million Bendigo CBD development
Four-storey, mixed-use development a sign of things to come. ARTIST'S IMPRESSION: Of the proposed mixed-use development in Mitchell Street. Related: $2.8 million apartment block planned for CBDA Bendigo developer plans to build a $1.3 million, four-storey development in downtown Bendigo. The developer’s consultant, Centrum Town Planning owner Raph Krelle, said the Mitchell Street proposal would be a “landmark”.“We think it’s going to be a landmark in the sense that it does everyth..
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LIVE: Bendigo council meeting

The City of Greater Bendigo reflects on the annual report and the year's accomplishments. Reporter Emma D’Agostino will be posting a live video on Facebook of the council meeting from 6pm. Follow her on @amassedmedia or watch the live stream here. It’s council’s last ordinary meeting before voters go to the polls on October 22. There’s been opportunity for reflection, and debate about planning applications.RELATED: 10.24pm: And we’re done! Thank you for following. 10.18pm: Cr Rod ..
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Graham learns a language

TAC sculpture Graham teaches more than 200 German-language students a lesson or two. Students flock to German Day | Photos exitWhen Graham was moved to the Bendigo Art Gallery he may not have expected to become a German-language learning prop.On Wednesday the sculpture, which the TAC is using in its latest road safety campaign to depict a body capable of withstanding a car crash, became a tool for local school students learning the German words for body part..
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Bendigo Thunder trio drafted to inaugural AFL Women's League ...

Bendigo Thunder players have figured prominently in the inaugural AFL Women's Draft. SLICE OF HISTORY: Isabella Ayre was the first of three Bendigo Thunder players drafted yesterday to the AFL Women's League.THREE Bendigo Thunder footballers have made their mark as trailblazers of the AFL Women's League after Wednesday's inaugural draft.Young gun Isabella Ayre, skipper Emma Grant and defender Sarah Last were among the the first 145 players to be officially drafted to the new compe..
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Training could start without new coach

Bendigo Pioneers start pre-season training on November 15. Will a new coach be there to oversee it? HAPPIER TIMES: Former Bendigo Pioneers coach Brett Henderson and talent manager Steve Sharp pictured in March last year ahead of the 2015 TAC Cup season.BENDIGO Pioneers’ talent manager Steve Sharp says it will be touch-and-go as to whether the club has its new coach appointed by the start of pre-season training.The Pioneers’ pre-season begins on Tuesday, November 15, with the searc..
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Giving options for the future

Education and employment information handed out in Hargreaves Mall. PATHWAYS: Constable Gabrielle Swanborough talks to Meisha McGrath, Kate Bordin and Sydney Swoft about working for Victoria Police. Picture: DARREN HOWEREPRESENTATIVES from Victoria Police, the Australian Defence Force and Access Australia were on hand in Bendigo’s CBD on Wednesday to talk to young people about the paths their lives might take.They were in Hargreaves Mall offering information on employment and educ..
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Workers protest against 'privatisation'

Disability workers say the government has broken a promise. ANGRY: Disability worker Linda is among those concerned the public sector could be privatised as the union holds a three-day protest "blitz". Picture: DARREN HOWEDISABILITY workers have renewed protests against what they say is the proposed privatisation of public services.A three-day “blitz” of calls to residents, information hand-outs and driving a giant billboard through Bendigo is now under way.A Health and Community ..
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Frustration over grass grievance

White Hills resident says little is being done about overgrown grass in his street. Frustration over grass grievance FRUSTRATED: Richard Goode says the overgrown grass growing in his White Hills street give rise to safety concerns. Picture: DARREN HOWEFRUSTRATED: Richard Goode says the overgrown grass growing in his White Hills street give rise to safety concerns. Picture: DARREN HOWEPicture: DARREN HOWEPicture: DARREN HOWEexitUPDATE 5pm:City of Greater Bend..
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Shark bites surfer at Ballina

NSW: A 25-year-old surfer took himself to hospital after being bitten by a shark at Ballina. A photo on Facebook, believed to be the board of the man bitten by a shark at Ballina on WednesdayA surfer has escaped with a single puncture wound and stitches after becoming the latest shark attack victim on the NSW North Coast. The 25-year-old was surfing with mates at Sharpes Beach, north of Ballina, on Wednesday when a shark knocked him off his board. Witnesses say he let out a chilli..
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Wet weather adds fuel to fire

Experts predict heavy rainfall to result in more intense bushfire season. Ross Upfield douses flames near his friend's house with water near Three Chain Road in Lancefield in October last year. Picture: JUSTIN McMANUSRELATED:Central Victoria is likely to experience rapidly escalating fire behaviour in late summer fuelled by excessive growth, predicted thunderstorms and late heat waves.Emergency Management Victoria is preparing for a shorter but more intense fire season, with fire ..
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A long wait for glory as premiership droughts linger .	The Great Pacific Garbage Patch contains even more trash than we thought .
Drones to monitor sharks off WA .	Senior Kangaroos back Andrew Fifita, Semi Radradra axe, says Johnathan Thurston .

Four-storey, $1.3 million Bendigo CBD development and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 14:03:00 +0000

Four-storey, $1.3 million Bendigo CBD development
Four-storey, mixed-use development a sign of things to come. ARTIST'S IMPRESSION: Of the proposed mixed-use development in Mitchell Street. Related: $2.8 million apartment block planned for CBDA Bendigo developer plans to build a $1.3 million, four-storey development in downtown Bendigo. The developer’s consultant, Centrum Town Planning owner Raph Krelle, said the Mitchell Street proposal would be a “landmark”.“We think it’s going to be a landmark in the sense that it does everyth..
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Call for communities to tackle challenges

Push for communities to have more power to solve problems. Victorian Council of Social Service chief executive officer Emma King believes Bendigo is perfectly placed to deliver great change by working together to address its social challenges.RELATED:Victoria’s peak social advocacy body is seeking a shift in the way entrenched poverty and disadvantage are tackled. In its new policy report, Communities Taking Power, the Victorian Council of Social Service calls for communities to t..
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Graham learns a language

TAC sculpture Graham teaches more than 200 German-language students a lesson or two. Students flock to German Day | Photos exitWhen Graham was moved to the Bendigo Art Gallery he may not have expected to become a German-language learning prop.On Wednesday the sculpture, which the TAC is using in its latest road safety campaign to depict a body capable of withstanding a car crash, became a tool for local school students learning the German words for body part..
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Bendigo Thunder trio drafted to inaugural AFL Women's League ...

Bendigo Thunder players have figured prominently in the inaugural AFL Women's Draft. SLICE OF HISTORY: Isabella Ayre was the first of three Bendigo Thunder players drafted yesterday to the AFL Women's League.THREE Bendigo Thunder footballers have made their mark as trailblazers of the AFL Women's League after Wednesday's inaugural draft.Young gun Isabella Ayre, skipper Emma Grant and defender Sarah Last were among the the first 145 players to be officially drafted to the new compe..
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Spirit coach praises tough win

Bendigo Bank Spirit coach Simon Pritchard analyses his side's round one win. Ashleigh Karaitiana moves the ball down court during her Bendigo Spirit debut. Picture: AKUNA PHOTOGRAPHYBENDIGO Bank Spirit coach has praised his side's resilience after a tough season opening win against Adelaide Lightning.The Spirit were forced to dig deep against a pesky Lightning team that has caused more than it fair share of headaches during Pritchard's two-year tenure as coach.Adelaide scored wins..
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Students flock to German Day | Photos

TAC sculpture Graham teaches more than 200 German-language students a lesson or two. Students flock to German Day | Photos exitWhen Graham was moved to the Bendigo Art Gallery he may not have expected to become a German-language learning prop.On Wednesday the sculpture, which the TAC is using in its latest road safety campaign to depict a body capable of withstanding a car crash, became a tool for local school students learning the German words for body part..
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Training could start without new coach

Bendigo Pioneers start pre-season training on November 15. Will a new coach be there to oversee it? HAPPIER TIMES: Former Bendigo Pioneers coach Brett Henderson and talent manager Steve Sharp pictured in March last year ahead of the 2015 TAC Cup season.BENDIGO Pioneers’ talent manager Steve Sharp says it will be touch-and-go as to whether the club has its new coach appointed by the start of pre-season training.The Pioneers’ pre-season begins on Tuesday, November 15, with the searc..
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Giving options for the future

Education and employment information handed out in Hargreaves Mall. PATHWAYS: Constable Gabrielle Swanborough talks to Meisha McGrath, Kate Bordin and Sydney Swoft about working for Victoria Police. Picture: DARREN HOWEREPRESENTATIVES from Victoria Police, the Australian Defence Force and Access Australia were on hand in Bendigo’s CBD on Wednesday to talk to young people about the paths their lives might take.They were in Hargreaves Mall offering information on employment and educ..
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Shark bites surfer at Ballina

NSW: A 25-year-old surfer took himself to hospital after being bitten by a shark at Ballina. A photo on Facebook, believed to be the board of the man bitten by a shark at Ballina on WednesdayA surfer has escaped with a single puncture wound and stitches after becoming the latest shark attack victim on the NSW North Coast. The 25-year-old was surfing with mates at Sharpes Beach, north of Ballina, on Wednesday when a shark knocked him off his board. Witnesses say he let out a chilli..
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Frustration over grass grievance

White Hills resident says little is being done about overgrown grass in his street. Frustration over grass grievance FRUSTRATED: Richard Goode says the overgrown grass growing in his White Hills street give rise to safety concerns. Picture: DARREN HOWEFRUSTRATED: Richard Goode says the overgrown grass growing in his White Hills street give rise to safety concerns. Picture: DARREN HOWEPicture: DARREN HOWEPicture: DARREN HOWEexitUPDATE 5pm:City of Greater Bend..
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The Great Pacific Garbage Patch contains even more trash than we thought .	Drones to monitor sharks off WA .
Senior Kangaroos back Andrew Fifita, Semi Radradra axe, says Johnathan Thurston .	Nissan confirms GT-R Nismo for Australia \| video .

Leyonhjelm interrupts tribute to deceased journalist Rebecca Wilson and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 12:15:00 +0000

Leyonhjelm interrupts tribute to deceased journalist Rebecca Wilson
Liberal Democrat David Leyonhjelm has interrupted a Senate tribute to late sports journalist Rebecca Wilson to slam her reports on Western Sydney Wanderers fans. Senator Leyonhjelm asked to make a statement on the Labor motion, backed by the Senate on Tuesday, acknowledging Ms Wilson's contribution to her industry. A story she wrote last year naming and shaming football fans caused material harm and was something nobody should be proud of: "Death does not absolve us of what we did when we were ..
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Vincent Stanford's video confession for murdering Stephanie Scott played in court

Flanked by two detectives as he sits in a police interview room, Vincent Stanford is chillingly calm as he graphically details his murderous act."I didn't really feel anger, I just wanted to kill her," Stanford tells police. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Vincent Stanford: 'I just wanted to kill her' Sydney ferry crashes into Circular Quay Baird confirms backdown on greyhound racing ban Day two of the Phil Hughes inquest ..
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Same-sex marriage: Turnbull refuses to say if he will allow parliamentary vote after Labor blocks plebiscite

Same-sex marriage: Turnbull refuses to say if he will allow parliamentary vote after Labor blocks plebiscite Updated October 11, 2016 18:59:30 Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will not say if he will allow a parliamentary vote on same-sex marriage after his plan for a plebiscite was blocked by the Opposition.Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has declared that an "expensive, divisive" plebiscite on same-sex marriage would hurt gay people, and confirmed that Labor will vote a..
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Gable Tostee murder trial: Jury hears last chilling moments of Warriena Wright's life

Gable Tostee calls his father shortly after the death of Warriena Wright4:33Gable Tostee calls his father shortly after the death of Warriena Wright, who allegedly fell from the balcony of his Gold Coast apartment. Gable Tostee leaves the Supreme Court in Brisbane after the first day of his murder trial. Picture: AAP Image/Dan PeledTHEY could have been any happy young couple on a Tinder date.Six selfies tendered to the Brisbane Supreme Court on Tuesday showed a smiling Warriena Wright and a sh..
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Tearful MP Sid Cramp shares own story of domestic violence as bill is introduced

UPDATE: The Domestic and Family Violence Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill passed the Queensland Parliament House a short time after 6pm on Tuesday.The legislation passed after hearing emotional contributions from MPs, who outlined their own histories with the scourge of domestic violence. Member for Gaven Sidney Cramp broke down as he told Parliament of the violent upbringing of himself and his siblings. Photo: Facebook/Sid Cramp The amendments include giving police more p..
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Aussie mum to face murder charges

Death in Bali: Timeline of events2:01The death of a Bali cop has lead to Aussie Sara Connor and Brit David Taylor being held in Denpasar Police Station as suspects. As they await any charges, here is a timeline of events. Sara Connor inside a cell of Denpasar Police Station last month. Picture: Lukman S. BintoroCindy Wockner and Komang ErvianiNews Corp Australia NetworkPROSECUTORS have confirmed that Australian woman Sara Connor and her British boyfriend David Taylor will face three charges — m..
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TGA pregnancy warning for popular over-the-counter painkillers

Australia's drug regulator has issued a warning about women taking popular over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs like Nurofen and Voltaren during early pregnancy due to increased risk of miscarriage.The Therapeutic Goods Administration is already in talks with drug companies to ensure packaging labels contain warnings that include women who are trying to conceive but may not yet know they're pregnant. The drug regulator has proposed a new warning about taking anti-inflammatory drugs if ..
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Wife accidentally runs over and kills husband in driveway

Residents of a quiet suburban street rushed outside on Tuesday afternoon to find their elderly neighbour cradling her husband and crying, "I killed you my darling, my sweetheart". The 73-year-old woman had accidentally run over her husband in the driveway of their Clayton South home. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Elderly man accidently run over by wife Clayton South Creepy clowns captured on camera in Melbourne Federal government passes ..
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Cops issue photo over one-punch death

POLICE have brought in a man they want to speak to in relation to the one-punch death of Timothy Lang in Brisbane.Hours after police released a picture of Wayne Hearn, detectives found him in Redcliffe.He was handcuffed and subsequently taken to Dutton Park Watch House, where he remains.Charges are yet to be laid.Mr Lang was walking along Melbourne Street at South Brisbane about 10.15am on Saturday when he crossed paths with a man jogging in the opposite direction.The pair exchanged words before..
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fox sceptic Ivan Dean MLC takes case to integrity watchdog

Tasmanian fox sceptic Ivan Dean MLC takes case to integrity watchdog after police dismiss complaint Updated October 11, 2016 18:01:16 Independent MP Ivan Dean has lodged a complaint about Tasmania's controversial fox eradication program with the state's Integrity Commission. Earlier this year, the Windermere MLC made an official complaint to the Police Commissioner alleging evidence used to support the program may have been faked. He alleged physical evidence like scats..
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Drones to monitor sharks off WA .	Senior Kangaroos back Andrew Fifita, Semi Radradra axe, says Johnathan Thurston .
Nissan confirms GT-R Nismo for Australia \| video .	Ailing Thai king's lung infection eases, kidneys still failing: Palace .

Overtime win for Spirit in season-opener and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:23:00 +0000

Overtime win for Spirit in season-opener
It took overtime for the Bendigo Spirit to defeat the Adelaide Lightning in their WNBL season-opener. Heather Oliver starred for the Bendigo Spirit on Saturday night.AT first glance a 14-point victory for the Bendigo Bank Spirit over the Adelaide Lightning may appear a comfortable WNBL season-opening result.But it was anything but for the Spirit at the Bendigo Stadium on Saturday night.While the Spirit won 77-63, they were forced into overtime by the Lightning, who had led the mat..
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Celebrating the wine of Heathcote | Photos

All the photos as the Heathcote Wine and Food Festival showcases the region's best. Celebrating the wine of Heathcote | Photos Nicole McKenzie inspects a glass of wine. Picture: DARREN HOWEAdam Cronk, Jess Donahoo, Patricia Concalves and Alaine Prime at the Heathcote Wine and Food Festival. Pictures: DARREN HOWELeanne Rouge, Josephine Bottrell and Leona Mottrey enjoy the festival. Picture: DARREN HOWERay Anderson fills a glass. Picture: DARREN HOWESally Carr..
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Woman killed and 145000 homes without power as winds batter ...

A woman in her 50s has died after a tree fell on her home in the Victorian town of Millgrove, east of Melbourne, as wild winds leave around 102,000 homes without power across the state.Emergency services were called to the woman's Yarra Ranges home about 2pm, but she was unable to be saved.Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley said the State Emergency Service had responded to 2400 calls for help. More than 1,200 trees have fallen across Victoria. (Supplied) “Unfortunately a woman in M..
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We've had the rain, now 120km/h gusts are on their way

Fierce winds raging across Victoria have claimed the life of a woman, forced the shutdown of zoos and a racing event, and severely disrupted Melbourne's train services. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Wild winds leaves thousands without power Extreme winds to blast Melbourne How will we get to work in 2026? Love vinyl? So does the State Library Alleged Hawthorn train assault man was out on bail Ford factory e..
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Be the captain of your own ship: Rent a cruiser from Le Boat in Europe

River cruise fans are discovering the joys of steering their own boat on Europe's waterways. Be the captain of your own ship: Rent a cruiser from Le Boat in Europe Le Boat in Europe. Photo: Stuart PearceCelebrity Solstice offers many itineraries, including Alaska, South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand. Photo: Richard BirchexitReally small boat cruisingRiver cruise fans looking for an even more boutique experience afloat are discovering the joys of steerin..
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Race winner posts 33 per cent gain with back-to-back wins

Money reader Mendy Amzalak has ended the four-week Shares Race with one of the most emphatic wins ever. Race winner posts 33 per cent gain with back-to-back wins exitMoney reader Mendy Amzalak wins the four-week Shares Race, with his original $100,000 worth $132,816 – one of the most emphatic wins ever.His picks are not for the faint-hearted. His high-risk plays such as Niuminco Group, which operates gold and silver mines in Papua New Guinea and tin and tun..
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Another false start for trainer Payne

Queen of Zealand (Image: Ned Hunt) Michelle Payne’s frustrating week with Queen Of Zealand continued when Sunday’s Cranbourne Cup meeting was called off. The New Zealand-bred-filly, who was to be the Melbourne Cup-winning rider’s first starter as a trainer, was scheduled to run in the 1400-metre Hertz Maiden Plate, which was the third race on the card. But the meeting was called off after just one race owing to strong winds. It was the third time in five days that Queen Of Zealand failed t..
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Phil Carman set to release book while battle for Channel 7 ...

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Caulfield Cup 2016 not an option for Assign

Caulfield Cup 2016 not an option for Assign Katelyn Mallyon has been paid a huge compliment after her front-running ride aboard Assign at Caulfield. Mallyon was allowed to roll along at her own tempo aboard Assign to take out the Group Two Herbert Power Stakes on Saturday. While the winner gains automatic entry into next week’s Caulfield Cup, Assign is not among the 29 third declarations. Sent out the $3.10 favourite, Assign held off Big Memory ($5.50) by a short half-head with Pemberley ($6)..
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Telethon in the spotlight

Vanessa Williams - The West Australian on October 9, 2016, 7:00 am Like many West Australians, Samantha Jolly has many fond memories of camping out in the lounge room over the Telethon weekend. “We loved watching Telethon in my house,” she recalls.“I suppose most people in Perth have grown up with it but it’s really cool that I get to be a part of it now with Channel 7.”Now a mother to two young boys, four-year-old Harrison and one-year-old Brendan, Telethon carries a whole ..
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Ailing Thai king's lung infection eases, kidneys still failing: Palace .	Report: Shots fired at Abbas's home day after PA president attended Peres funeral .
Power outage hits Bendigo suburbs .	Moto Z Droid and Z Force Droid getting their first software update, security patch included .

'Lies': Hughes' dad in court outburst and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 14:49:00 +0000

'Lies': Hughes' dad in court outburst
THE raw emotion of the inquest into cricketer Phillip Hughes’ death became too much for his family yesterday as they broke down and openly sobbed in court.Hughes’ father Greg erupted in anger at one point, muttering “lying” and shaking his head in despair.It was a traumatic fourth day of evidence into the tragic death of the Test star, who was felled by a bouncer during a match at the SCG on November 25, 2014.Hughes never recovered from the blow to his neck, and his life support was turned off..
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NBL: Sydney Kings topple Illawarra Hawks in tense battle

Records tumbled for Illawarra in their season-opener but the Hawks flying start to the season came to a shuddering halt on Thursday night, going down 88-84 to arch-rivals Sydney in a bruising encounter at the WIN Entertainment Centre.Kevin Lisch made his return to the Sandpit for the first time in rival colours and the Hawks faithful were not in a conciliatory mood, booing him on every touch, but the two-time MVP had the last laugh, dropping seven points in the final quarter to seal the gritty ..
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Trade wrap: Thursday

• Tune in to Trade Talk for LIVE trade coverage every weekday• Check out every confirmed move on the Trade Tracker BILLY Hartung could be the trade circuit breaker that helps Hawthorn snare Jaeger O'Meara, but it is the Brisbane Lions, not Gold Coast, circling the Hawks runner. Hawthorn's already strained talks with Gold Coast detoured even further off track on Wednesday when the Hawks and Sydney Swans agreed to a trade for Tom Mitchell centred around pick No.14, a selection the Suns had been e..
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Why Western Sydney Wanderers broke a club rule to sell Nikolai Topor-Stanley

At the start of each season, Western Sydney Wanderers players are told they are locked in until the final game of their campaign. Under the strict regime of Tony Popovic, there is only a short window where contracted players are allowed to leave the club in pursuit of offers abroad, roughly between the end of one season and the start of the next pre-season. This much is made clear to every player when they sign, and apart from those deemed surplus to requirements or the rare contractual clauses..
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Trbojevic jumps Kangaroos queue

HE could become Manly’s 70th Australian Test player in the club’s 70th season.Sea Eagles forward Jake Trbojevic was drafted into Australia’s Four Nations squad on Thursday after the withdrawal of Canberra’s Josh Papalii, who has an ankle injury.Trbojevic arrived in Perth on Thursday night ahead of Saturday’s Test match against New Zealand. He is likely to play one Test on tour — against Scotland.Unlucky forwards to miss out included NSW”s Origin player-of-the-series Josh Jackson and Cronulla pre..
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Greg Bird Granted Release By Titans

Posted: 13 October, 2016 Greg Bird Granted Release By Titans Tags: Greg Bird, Gold Coast Titans Image: Getty Images Greg Bird's NRL career appears to be over, with the Gold Coast back-rower released from the final year of his contract to re-join the Catalans Dragons. Bird sought a release from the Titans on Wednesday night, and the club has let the former Origin and Kangaroos player go to the English Super League on a five-year deal. Bird has previously ..
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Nick Kyrgios fined $21838 for Shanghai Masters meltdown, but avoids suspension

Shanghai: Nick Kyrgios has escaped suspension but been slugged with the second-heaviest fine of his young career: a total of US$16,500 (A$21,838) for three code of conduct breaches after an on-site ATP investigation into his second round loss at the Shanghai Rolex Masters.Included was the on-site maximum fine of US$10,000 ($13,235) for "Lack of Best Efforts", as well as US$5000 ($6629) for verbal abuse of a spectator. The balance was for unsportsmanlike conduct, Kyrgios having received a code v..
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AFL Trades 2016: Hawthorn insists Jordan Lewis will stay

Melbourne and Hawthorn had advanced discussions about a trade for Jordan Lewis, before the Hawks backflipped and declared their star off limits.The Hawks described Lewis as a "contracted and required" player on Thursday, after he earlier told the club he was interested in moving to the Demons. Jordan Lewis has been considering a shock move to Melbourne. Photo: Michael Dodge One day after Sam Mitchell's impending trade to West Coast became publicly known, it emerged that Lewis was serious..
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Canterbury deny lining up replacement for coach Des Hasler

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Michelle Payne with 'The Don' Award. Picture: Stuart Walmsley

TURF darling Michelle Payne’s history-making Melbourne Cup win of 2015 has been recognised as the nation’s most inspiring sporting performance of the past year when she won the prestigious “Don” award.In a gathering of Australia’s sporting stars at Crown Palladium, Payne took out The Don, awarded by the Sport Australia Hall Of Fame, for her heroics aboard Prince of Penzance.Payne become the first female jockey to win the famous race, which was first run in 1861.MICHELLE PAYNE: MY ROLLERCOASTER Y..
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Telstra, Optus and Vodafone tout aims for 5G mobile revolution .	City in bid for 'smart' status .
A long wait for glory as premiership droughts linger .	The Great Pacific Garbage Patch contains even more trash than we thought .

Telstra, Optus and Vodafone tout aims for 5G mobile revolution and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 13:48:00 +0000

Telstra, Optus and Vodafone tout aims for 5G mobile revolution

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Man defends Facebook Live video of heroin overdosed couple

MEMPHIS, Tenn. • A man who filmed a couple who had overdosed on heroin and were lying unconscious on a Memphis sidewalk as people mocked them is defending his decision to post the video live on Facebook.At one point in the video, Courtland Garner puts his phone inches from the woman’s face. He and others in the crowd can be heard laughing at the pair. A driver who was passing called 911, and emergency responders were able to revive the couple, who are married.Garner is unapologetic, saying he w..
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Brisbane man falls asleep at wheel

Brisbane man falls asleep at wheel
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LeEco accidentally reveals US budget phone

Chinese hardware upstart LeEco has accidentally showed off key parts of its device line-up two weeks before the company is set to officially launch its US business.The leak, which was first spotted by AndroidPolice, revealed two budget-phones as well as four different TV sets based on Google's Android TV platform.Product shots also show numerous LeEco-branded apps, suggesting that the company wants to use its devices to grow its entertainment services, much like it has done in China.The leaks su..
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Behold, the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro

Behold, the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro Google is set to release the first smartphone that provides augmented reality (AR) experience to all users. The Lenovo Phab 2 Pro presents a computer vision technology platform which integrates virtual effects on physical surrounding. By Brian Ang | Oct 08, 2016 03:34 AM EDT SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 09: Yang Yuanqing, Lenovo CEO, unveils the new PHAB2 Pro, the world's first Tango-powered smartphone at Lenovo Tech World at The Masonic Auditorium on June 9, 2016 in ..
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Google Starts Big Advertising Push Around New Pixel Phone

Google's new "Pixel" smartphone is off to a fast marketing start with $3.2 million in television ads in two days since it announced the upcoming launch, and ad executives expect Google to spend hundreds of millions more to keep up with rivals Samsung Electronics and Apple Inc.Google's launch of the first phone it has designed itself puts it in direct competition with the two dominant smartphone makers, which each market heavily. While Google's brand is known around the world, and it..
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Ailing Thai king's lung infection eases, kidneys still failing: Palace .	Report: Shots fired at Abbas's home day after PA president attended Peres funeral .
Power outage hits Bendigo suburbs .	Moto Z Droid and Z Force Droid getting their first software update, security patch included .

City in bid for 'smart' status and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 11:43:00 +0000

City in bid for 'smart' status
The Bendigo Business Council's bid for smart city status is picking up steam. Nokia innovation consultant Geof Heydon, BDI Health CEO David Noble, Bendigo Business Council CEO Leah Sertori, Nokia chief technology officer Warren Lemmens and Bendigo Sister Cities Committee member Ningning Shang at the BBC's Smart Cities Symposium at the Bendigo Club on Thursday. Picture: JASON WALLSBusiness leaders from around the world have met with local small and medium-sized enterprises in Bendi..
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Arsonists Ricky Mackay and Corey Devereaux jailed for summer ...

Arsonists Ricky Mackay and Corey Devereaux jailed for summer arson spree in Bendigo Posted October 13, 2016 14:38:39 Police say an arson spree in the central Victorian city of Bendigo last summer took a significant toll on investigators, firefighters and its victims.Ricky Mackay and Corey Devereaux, former housemates in the Bendigo suburb of Eaglehawk, were each jailed for five years today after admitting to lighting more than 20 fires during January and February.The ..
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Early study offer for soccer star

Jemimah Bish has yet to sit year 12 exams, but has been offered a university place. Jemimah Bish has been offered a university place as recognition for her work in encouraging girls to play sport.A love of sport has created study opportunities for a Bendigo teen.La Trobe University has offered Year 12 student Jemimah Bish a place in the Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Occupational Therapy Practice course at the Bendigo campus. The Bendigo Senior Secondary College Year 12..
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Council spares historic cottage

Council debated the future of the 140-year-old miner's cottage in Eaglehawk. Councillors voted in favour of refusing a permit for the demolition of this Hall Street miner's cottage and its outbuildings. Picture: NONI HYETTRELATED:At one point, it seemed the 140-year-old miner’s cottage in Eaglehawk was doomed to demolition.But City of Greater Bendigo councillors last night opted to spare the structure. The proposal regarding the Hall Street property was passionately debated, along..
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Brock movie fine with brother

A telemovie on the life of Peter Brock has divided opinion. Phil Brock promotes his Weekend at Brocky's tribute event at Charlton in 2014.THE central Victorian-based brother of Australian motor racing legend Peter Brock says he is indifferent to the social media backlash to Channel Ten's Brock telemovie. Brock movie fine with brother Peter Brock the King of the Mountain. Photo: GETTY IMAGESPeter Brock the King of the Mountain. Photo: GETTY IMAGESPeter Brock t..
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Andrew Collins signs with Sandhurst

Andrew Collins on the move from Bridgewater to join reigning BFNL premier Sandhurst. Andrew Collins will play with Sandhurst next year.SANDHURST has wasted little time in adding more quality to its BFNL premiership list, signing Andrew Collins.Collins joins the Dragons after spending the past three seasons – winning three premierships – with Bridgewater in the Loddon Valley league.With Collins’ signing he is going back to his roots given he played about 100 junior games with Sandh..
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Police investigating incident in CBD

Injured man treated for stab wounds outside Mitchell Street store. Police investigate stabbing in central Bendigo Police attending a crime scene at Abbott Street, Bendigo. Picture: DARREN HOWEPolice attending a crime scene at Abbott Street, Bendigo. Picture: DARREN HOWEPolice attending a crime scene at Abbott Street, Bendigo. Picture: DARREN HOWEPolice attending a crime scene at Abbott Street, Bendigo. Picture: DARREN HOWEPolice attending a crime scene at Ab..
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Two more Thunder stars make way to Blues

Two Bendigo Thunders have made their way to Carlton as free agent signings. RELATED:Hayley Trevean is one of three free agent signings for AFL Women's League club Carlton.THE ranks of Bendigo Thunder players at AFL Women's League Club Carlton has grown by two overnight.Midfielder Jess Kennedy and key position talent Hayley Trevean were snapped up by the Blues as free agents in the hours after Wednesday's AFL Women's Draft.They will join young gun Isabella Ayre and Sarah Last, who ..
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Luke O'Sullivan takes his seat

A joint sitting of the state parliament was held yesterday to allow the new Nationals MP to be sworn in. New Nationals MP Luke O'Sullivan. Picture: CONTRIBUTEDThe state government has backed down from its previous refusal to allow new Nationals MP for Northern Victoria Luke O’Sullivan to take his seat in the upper house by allowing a joint sitting of parliament to go ahead.The joint sitting was held on Wednesday after the government’s hand was forced by the resignation of federal ..
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Mornington council candidate haunted by heroin trafficking convictions

The campaign by a Mount Eliza businessman to stand for Mornington Peninsula Shire council has been ambushed by political rivals, who leaked details of his past convictions for heroin trafficking and imprisonment in the early 1980s. Mornington council candidate haunted by heroin trafficking convictions exitThe campaign by a Mount Eliza businessman to stand for Mornington Peninsula Shire council has been ambushed by political rivals, who leaked details of his ..
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A long wait for glory as premiership droughts linger .	The Great Pacific Garbage Patch contains even more trash than we thought .
Drones to monitor sharks off WA .	Senior Kangaroos back Andrew Fifita, Semi Radradra axe, says Johnathan Thurston .

A long wait for glory as premiership droughts linger and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 12:58:00 +0000

A long wait for glory as premiership droughts linger
A look at the region's longest flag droughts in the wake of the Western Bulldogs triumph last weekend. ASK any Western Bulldogs’ supporter and no doubt they’ll say the wait was worth it.MEMORIES: John Gregory and Bill Moss were members of Pyramid Hill's 1950 premiership team. The Bulldogs haven't won another flag since.After 62 years without reaching the pinnacle of success, the Bulldogs last weekend ended what had been the most enduring VFL-AFL premiership drought when they beat ..
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New support service for cancer survivors

Cancer survivors will have added support once the new Bendigo Hospital opens. New support service for cancer survivors Bendigo Cancer Centre director Leanne Anderson, Bendigo Health chair Bob Cameron, Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards, Bendigo Radiotherapy Centre clinical director Dr Solveig Grenfell with one of the linear accelerators at the new Bendigo Hospital. Picture: EMMA D'AGOSTINOBendigo Cancer Centre director Leanne Anderson, Member for Bendigo ..
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Bendigo Spirit import Blake Dietrick settles into WNBL life ahead of ...

After three weeks in Australia, Blake Dietrick is set to blossom for the Bendigo Spirit. OPENING TIP-OFF: Blake Dietrick is looking forward to her WNBL debut against the Adelaide Lightning at Bendigo Stadium on Saturday night.BLAKE Dietrick can relate to the old adage that what doesn't hurt you makes you stronger.The new Bendigo Bank Spirit import admits she has taken some time to find her feet at her new basketball home.Not that it's really been that long at all - the American ha..
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Bendigo Pioneers sack coach

Brett Henderson has been sacked as Bendigo Pioneers coach. Brett Henderson4.20pm: Outgoing Bendigo Pioneers coach Brett Henderson relased the following statement to the Bendigo Advertiser:“It is with extreme sadness and disappointment that I have been removed from my position as head coach of the Bendigo Pioneers after two seasons. “I have gone above and beyond my duties on every level and reconnected with local communities throughout our region. “At this stage, I have been given ..
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On the go | Friday, October 7, 2016

Your morning news snapshot from around regional Australia and beyond. Today's Instagram #picoftheday is by @jed2121 - tag your weather pics #bendigoweather and we'll feature the best ones here.Good morning central Victoria! We’re in for a partly cloudy day with the slight (20%) chance of a shower late this afternoon and evening - Bendigo 22, Maryborough 22, Castlemaine 21, Kyneton 20, Redesdale 22, Echuca 25.Catch up on news here:New $4 million church and kinderAn evangelical chur..
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Bendigo cattle sale

Tuesday, September 27Cattle numbers were up with 375 coming forward, the cattle that were presented were in top condition and sold incredibly well to strong competition. A quality-sized yarding of veal and young cattle came forward, the top vealer reached $4.08/kg, prices remained fully firm to the previous week.Heavy steers were in good supply, prices were also similar to the previous market with the top steer reaching $3.80/kg. Medium to Heavy steers were in better supply as well and the top ..
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Manangatang Cup a strength for Hann

Bendigo trainer Kym Hann will saddle up Inner Strength in the Manangatang Cup. In-form Bendigo trainer Kym Hann will saddle up Inner Strength in Saturday’s $20,000 Manangatang Cup (2000m).The six-year-old gelding has won three times and run second three times in its past six starts.Inner Strength steps up in class at Manangatang, but Hann expects the son of Kaphero to handle it.TOP FORM: Bendigo trainer Kym Hann has had six wins and six placings from his past 22 starters.“He’s rea..
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Ravenswood Cup returning

Rider are gearing up for the popular Ravenswood Cup. READY TO ROAR: The action will be thick and fast when the Ravenswood Cup returns on October 15 and 16 at Ravenswood Park. Picture: CONTRIBUTEDAFTER no event last year, the Ravenswood Cup is ready to roar back into action this month.The Bendigo Motorycycle Club's biggest annual event will lure more than 150 riders to the unique Ravenswood Park track on October 15 and 16.They will include many from interstate.With the club unable ..
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When old medicine kill

Ambulance Victoria urges a spring clean of medicine cupboards. CLEAN UP: Ambulance Victoria is urging a medicine cupboard clean.Spring cleaning your medicine cupboard could help save a life.That’s the message from Ambulance Victoria Bendigo senior paramedic team manager Geoff Smith, who says people should consider removing out of date medications and safely dispose of them.“Out of date medications are often not effective and present an unnecessary risk of accidental overdose if th..
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Tractor yoga can warm your chakras

Long periods in the tractor can leave farmers a little restless but one man on the land has the perfect remedy – tractor yoga. LETTING GO: Farmer Chris Wills doing the lion pose on his tractor. He says most yoga poses can be adapted to be performed on farms. Photo: Rachael WebbLONG periods steering their tractors can leave farmers a little restless but Chris Wills has the perfect remedy – tractor yoga.Mr Wills trained as a pastry chef when he left school, but was lured back to far..
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Report: Shots fired at Abbas's home day after PA president attended Peres funeral .	Power outage hits Bendigo suburbs .
Moto Z Droid and Z Force Droid getting their first software update, security patch included .	Police investigate 'suspicious' death of a man in Sydney .

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch contains even more trash than we thought and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 12:13:00 +0000

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch contains even more trash than we thought
Researchers say there's more plastic waste in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch than was previously estimated, meaning it's more urgent than ever that we do something about this massive trash flotilla. The good news is that there's a clean-up operation scheduled for 2020. The bad news is that the cleaners have just flown a reconnaissance mission – and what they found isn't pretty. "More debris was recorded than what is expected to be found in the heart of the accumulation zone," write members of..
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Bees 'highly intelligent'

In the research, the scientists were able to train 23 out of a group of 40 bees to pull strings with their legs and feet. Photo: Shutterstock.com Scientists in Britain have managed to teach bumblebees to pull strings to get to food and then pass on what they have learned to others in their colony – showing a high level of intelligence despite their tiny brains. Researchers at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) said the experiments, often used to test the intelligence of apes and birds, s..
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Meet Granddad: Weird, Ancient Reptile Gave Rise to Mammals

An artistic interpretation of what the newly identified cynodont Bonacynodon schultzi looked like during its lifetime about 235 million years ago during the Triassic. Credit: Jorge Blanco Two weird, mammal-like reptiles that sort of looked like scaly rats, each smaller than a loaf of bread, roamed ancient Brazil about 235 million years ago, likely dining on insects the predators snagged with their pointy teeth, a new study finds. The analysis of two newfound species of cynodont, a gr..
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Why is this star dimming? Astronomers still don't know

A strange star in our galaxy has officially become even more enigmatic: According to data collected by NASA’s Kepler space telescope, the star mysteriously dimmed over a period of a few years. The star is called KIC 8462852, and it was already on scientists’ radar for fluctuations in its brightness. So two astronomers decided to study it more carefully, using images from Kepler. They discovered that from 2009 to 2012, the star’s brightness declined by just under 1 percent. Then, over a time per..
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All the Incredible Things We Learned From Our First Trip to a Comet

The historic Rosetta mission has finally come to an end. Over the past two years, the probe’s many instruments have scanned virtually every nook and cranny of this weirdly shaped rock, unleashing a treasure trove of new information about comets in general, and 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko in particular. When Halley’s Comet paid us a visit back in 1986, the European Space Agency’s Giotto spacecraft was sent to explore the incoming ball of ice and dirt. By the time the mission was over, it became gl..
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Paris climate agreement comes into force: Now time for Australia to step up

Paris climate agreement comes into force: Now time for Australia to step up Posted October 06, 2016 17:17:00 The Paris climate agreement is set to enter into force next month after the European Union and Canada ratified the agreement overnight. Key pointsThe Paris Climate agreement comes into force from November 473 countries have ratified so far, Australia is not one of themModelling suggests Australia will overshoot emission targets; if this were the case it would ..
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First Australian Indigenous-language video game offers new platform for ancient culture

First Australian Indigenous-language video game offers new platform for ancient culture Posted October 06, 2016 11:57:09 The world's first Aboriginal Australian-language video game is being developed in a bid to preserve traditional language and culture.The endless runner game is titled Tjinari, meaning "someone always on the go" in the Western Desert language Ngaanyatjarra."It's very important to make sure that our young people continue to speak our languages because..
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Alien News 2016: 7000-Year-Old Alien Airbase Found, Says Iraq's Transport Minister

Iraq's Transport Minister Kazem Finjan claims that the first airport in the world was built by ancient aliens. According to Minister Finjan, the aliens built an airport for interplanetary transport 7,000 years ago in the Middle East. The statement was ...
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Scientists just figured out where a massive chunk of Earth's crust disappeared to

Some 60 million years ago, what's thought to be the largest continental collision in Earth's history occurred, when the landmass of India ran into the Eurasian tectonic plate. That epic clash – which is still ongoing millions of years later – gave birth to the mountainous landscape of the Himalayas. But according to a new study, the collision didn't just send landmasses upwards – it also drove an enormous amount of the two continents underground. A team of geophysicists led by the University o..
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Power outage hits Bendigo suburbs .	Moto Z Droid and Z Force Droid getting their first software update, security patch included .
Police investigate 'suspicious' death of a man in Sydney .	Injury rules AB out of tour to Australia .

Drones to monitor sharks off WA and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 09:49:00 +0000

Drones to monitor sharks off WA
Western Australia will begin using drones to monitor shark activity on its beaches.DRONES will be used at West Australian beaches in a three-month trial to monitor shark activity and potentially spot other dangers such as rips and schools of bait fish, which attract the predators.Under the plan, $88,000 will be provided for four small drones equipped with a high-definition camera to stream live pictures back to Surf Life Saving WA operators at some metropolitan and regional beaches.Fisheries Min..
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NASA is using students to identify plants to be used by astronauts

Students of the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Florida, United States have received plant growing stations similar to the ones used by NASA scientists for research. The institute is collaborating with Veggie, a NASA funded program for researching the growth of edible plants in orbit. NASA is using the students to study the best species of plants that can be used in orbit, in space and on the surface of other planets, with a focus on Mars. The innovative approach uses student citizen scien..
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Ford Mustang To Offer Dual-Clutch Automatic

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Game review: Forza Horizon 3 – classic car racing action heads to the Australian Outback

Forza Horizon 3 Microsoft 4.5/5 stars Microsoft took a risk with its Forza Horizon series back in 2012, which brought the series’ iconic driving mechanics to an open-world setting. The first game was set in Colorado, then went international when the Horizon festival found itself in the South of France and northern Italy. Forza Horizon 3 continues the festival’s international journey within the great Australian Outback. But this time, instead of being a participant, you’re the boss of the enti..
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Sticking with one email address is a security risk

Celebrate Stay Smart Online Week by creating a few online aliases so it's harder for hackers to track you down.Australians can find plenty of useful security advice for consumers and businesses at staysmartonline.gov.au. Reusing passwords is a major security risk but another sensible precaution is to avoid using the same email address for everything. Creating extra addresses or aliases can be a hassle, but it certainly makes it more difficult for hackers to bring you down. Using the same p..
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 crisis deepens. Is it 'done for?'

(AP) Updated Samsung is suspending production of its Galaxy Note 7 replacement phones after more reports of fires, according to news reports in Korea and the U.S. The company said only that it was “adjusting its production schedule” to deal with the problems. The major U.S. carriers, Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile all announced their own suspension of sales or exchanges of troubled device, which is having one of the worst rollouts of a tech product in recent memory. The publicity alone is deeply..
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GPS surveillance for Vic dangerous drivers

Australian Associated PressSerial driving offenders in Victoria would have GPS tracking and emergency braking systems installed in their cars under a proposal put forward by a cycling advocacy group.Bicycle Network on Monday said laws should be overhauled so "repeat and unrepentant" driving offenders can't get behind the wheel without meeting strict conditions.The group suggests five key measures could improve road safety: driver surveillance, counselling, driver training, ongoing assessment and..
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Volkswagen Bids Farewell To Scirocco R With Final Wolfsburg Edition

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Senior Kangaroos back Andrew Fifita, Semi Radradra axe, says Johnathan Thurston .	Nissan confirms GT-R Nismo for Australia \| video .
Ailing Thai king's lung infection eases, kidneys still failing: Palace .	Report: Shots fired at Abbas's home day after PA president attended Peres funeral .

Senior Kangaroos back Andrew Fifita, Semi Radradra axe, says Johnathan Thurston and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 08:26:00 +0000

Senior Kangaroos back Andrew Fifita, Semi Radradra axe, says Johnathan Thurston
Kangaroos great Johnathan Thurston says senior players not only supported the decision to omit Andrew Fifita and Semi Radradra, but drove the values that saw the controversial duo banished from Mal Meninga's Four Nation's squad.The ARL Commission delivered the news that Fifita and Radradra were judged unfit for duty in green and gold, with Fifita under investigation from the NRL for his support of convicted killer Kieran Loveridge and Radradra facing domestic violence charges. More ..
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Sydney FC, Western Sydney Wanderers fan A-League derby flames ahead of opening-round showdown

Sydney FC, Western Sydney Wanderers fan A-League derby flames ahead of opening-round showdown By Frank Ienco Updated October 05, 2016 17:51:48 Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold and captain Alex Brosque have added further fuel ahead of an explosive opening-round Sydney derby.Western Sydney will host Saturday night's fixture at Sydney's Olympic stadium in front of an anticipated A-League record crowd that could eclipse the 55,436 that attended the 2007 grand final in Me..
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Argentinian Isa target for Wallabies

The Wallabies would be ‘silly’ not to target Argentinian number 8 Facundo Isa, if he lines up for the Pumas on Sunday morning (AEDT), forward Dean Mumm says. Isa suffered a leg injury in the back end of Argentina’s most recent defeat to the All Blacks, leaving him in doubt for this weekend’s twickenham clash, but if he plays, he will be enemy number one. The 23-year-old has been a revelation for the Pumas through the Rugby Championship, leading the tournament in carries (85) and making the seco..
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Fremantle, GWS Giants discuss Cam McCarthy, trade updates on Daniel Wells, Lin Jong — AFL Media Watch

FREMANTLE remains in the box seat to secure GWS’ Cam McCarthy, but both clubs are yet to come to an understanding on the forward’s value, despite recently entering “good faith discussions”.And AFL list guru Terry Wallace believes the two clubs are “a million miles apart”.The 21-year-old didn’t play for the Giants in 2016 and spent ample time in his home state of WA as he dealt with mental health issues.The Dockers tried valiantly during last year’s AFL exchange period to secure McCarthy, who sti..
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Revealed: The curious stats from Wallaby losses in 2016 Test season

THE Wallabies are just two from eight in the 2016 Test season.But Fox Sports Lab has uncovered some curious stats that show they’re not such a bad team — at least not in some statistical attacking categories.Sunday’s 18-10 defeat to South Africa in Pretoria was the third time the Wallabies have lost this season despite scoring more tries than their opposition.Prop Scott Sio crossed the chalk at Loftus Versfeld for his first Test try while the Springboks’ points all came via the boot of five-eigh..
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FFA reveals A-League commission not on agenda - SBS

Aggrieved club owners reportedly want the concept of a commission to run the league placed on the agenda for their next chairmen's meeting on October 12. But Gallop quickly and categorically hosed down talk of the A-League being controlled by a separate entity, in the same way as the English Premier League. "A fully separated A-League is not on our agenda at the moment," Gallop said. "We are certainly putting more resources into the A-League, we fully recognise that it's the engine room for th..
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Cowboys' Ponga commits to Roos: Thurston

Cowboys young gun is set to commit his future to Queensland and Australia according to teammate Johnathan Thurston. Copyright: NRL Photos. Australia and Queensland appear to have won a tug of war for the services of rugby league's hottest young property, Kalyn Ponga.The 18-year-old has resisted overtures from New Zealand to pledge his allegiance to Australia, according to North Queensland teammate Johnathan Thurston.Born to a New Zealand fath..
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NBL bosses hail Australian first as all games live streamed into China

Every NBL game will be live streamed into China this season.NBL managing director Larry Kestelman and general manager Jeremy Loeliger announced the deal on the eve of the new season, which tips off on Thursday night. NBL games will be live in China this year. Photo: Getty Images Kestelman made it priority No. 1 for the league to extend its digital reach as far as possible this season and his persistence will see Ali Sports, owned by e-commerce giant Alibaba Group and Sina Sports, show e..
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Police investigate 'suspicious' death of a man in Sydney .	Injury rules AB out of tour to Australia .
Bendigo boy magician Anthony Clacy talks illusions, showmanship .	Mid-spec model misses out on some nice bits that it should have; options packs aplenty; not as cheap as rivals .

Nissan confirms GT-R Nismo for Australia | video and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 14:00:00 +0000

Nissan confirms GT-R Nismo for Australia | video

Nissan's performance arm gets green light at long last for Australia, with $300k GT-R to launch in 2017.Nissan Australia hopes to mimic the success of companies like Mercedes-Benz, with the launch of its own high-performance sub-brand under the famous Nismo (short for Nissan Motorsport) banner.A Nismo-modified 350Z was first shown by Nissan at the 2006 Sydney motor show, but the brand has stalled ever since, despite worldwide renown with fans of the brand.The outrageously fast Nissan GT-R NISMO..
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A college newspaper just ripped apart Snapchat's new Spectacles

While the rest of the world may have been intrigued or excited by Snapchat’s new hardware project, it appears that one demographic is not impressed with Spectacles: college students. The editorial board of IDS News, Indiana University’s student newspaper, has taken a strong stance against Snapchat — now named Snap Inc. — and its camera-equipped glasses in a new editorial published on its website. Titled “Snapchat jumps the shark … again,” the post has some harsh words for the company’s latest p..
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Behind the Pixel: Google's First Real Threat to Apple's iPhone

Google is embarking on a wholesale revamp of its mobile phone strategy, debuting a pair of slick and powerful handsets that for the first time will go head-to-head with Apple Inc.’s iconic iPhone.Alphabet Inc.’s Google on Tuesday unveiled the Pixel and larger Pixel XL, the first phones that were conceptualized, designed, engineered and tested in-house. The Pixel handsets feature a Siri-like virtual assistant, flashy camera features and are the first to boast Android’s new Nougat 7.1 operating s..
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Australians call for more Aussie emojis on their keyboards with Aboriginal Flag topping list

Australians are fluent in the language of emojis, with about half of the nation now using them during digital conversations.And now a campaign has started to introduce more 'Aussie-specific' emojis to cater for Australians - including ones using common terms such as 'budgie smugglers' for swimmers, the Aboriginal flag, and even a symbol for the campaign for marriage equality. In an attempt to create emojis better representative of Australians and their unique way of life, Australian comedian Dav..
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Google and Skype become racist slang terms online for trolls avoiding filters

Far-Right trolls have created a new racist code, including words such as 'Google', 'Yahoo' and 'Skype', to avoid their rants being blocked by online filters.The new vocabulary dodges technology on social media sites that filters out racist terms - by replacing them with seemingly innocent alternatives.For example, Muslims are known as 'Skittles', a usage apparently taken from a tweet by Donald Trump Jr in which he compared Syrian refugees to poisoned candy.Far-right trolls have created a new rac..
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People are using Facebook Marketplace to sell guns, drugs and hedgehogs

Hedgehogs have been on sale on Facebook GUESS WHAT? Facebook recently launched a place where people can sell things, and people are offering the kind of goods that the police, and most likely Facebook, do not want them to sell. Facebook Marketplace is a kind of eBay for people who do everything through Facebook. People sell worn underpants, bags of weed, dogs, hedgehogs and guns. It is a bizarre bazaar. A bit like the dark web for the 'Like' generation. This new Facebook Marketplace looks ..
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iPhone 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S7: 2016's best smartphones?

Samsung's Galaxy S7 launched to rave reviews in August. Critics loved the impressive display technology, power and excellent cameras.Since then, the handset has competed against the iPhone 6S in the perennial iOS vs Android face-off. The 6S is a great phone, but it was introduced in September last year. Apple and Samsung fans felt the true battle would come with the launch of this year's Apple handset – the iPhone 7. That came last month and as ever, it's claimed this is best iPhone yet – althou..
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Microsoft Band appears to have stopped playing

Microsoft appears to have decided to drop its fitness-band line, according to a report by long-time Microsoft watcher Mary Jo Foley. Foley said the latest evidence pointing to this was the fact that the Redmond-based software behemoth had removed all ...
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Gigabyte intros GeForce GTX 1080 Turbo OC 8G

Gigabyte has added a new Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 based graphics card to its roster. The Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 Turbo OC 8G (GV-N1080TTOC-8GD) is notable for its new WindForce 'Turbo Fan Cooling System' which is a lateral blower style cooler with a trio of integrated copper composite direct touch heat pipes. Before having a closer look at the new cooler, please take some time to digest the official key features and specs provided by Gigabyte: Features Powered by GeForce GTX 1080 Integrated..
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Telstra exec slams Vodafone's arguments for domestic roaming

A senior Telstra executive says it is a myth and "rubbish" its mobile network is a legacy of public ownership, and the competition regulator "will kneecap regional investment" if it allows domestic mobile roaming. The group executive of corporate affairs at Telstra, Tony Warren, lashed out at Vodafone, telling an industry audience only 'large multinationals' think domestic roaming would be good. More Technology Videos Previous slide Next slide Telstra's new 'Thrive On'..
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Police investigate 'suspicious' death of a man in Sydney .	Injury rules AB out of tour to Australia .
Bendigo boy magician Anthony Clacy talks illusions, showmanship .	Mid-spec model misses out on some nice bits that it should have; options packs aplenty; not as cheap as rivals .

Ailing Thai king's lung infection eases, kidneys still failing: Palace and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 12:28:00 +0000

Ailing Thai king's lung infection eases, kidneys still failing: Palace

BANGKOK - Thailand's hospital-bound King Bhumibol Adulyadej is still being treated for kidney failure although an infection in his lung has eased, the palace said Saturday, in the latest update on the 88-year-old's ailing health. Bhumibol is the world's longest-reigning monarch and beloved by many in Thailand. However he has not been seen in public for nearly a year as he battles a series of ailments in a Bangkok hospital. The palace tightly controls news about his health and it is difficult t..
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Queensland: The toothless state

Just one third of Queensland’s 77 councils have fluoridated water supplies. Picture: ThinkstockIF THE legacy of former Queensland Premier Peter Beattie is his famous slogan, “the smart state”, that legacy of one of his successors could be far less salubrious.Queensland: The toothless state could well one of former LNP leader Campbell Newman’s key achievements, after he, among a litany of controversial decisions in his three years at the state’s helm between 2012 and 2014, decided to dump mandate..
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Bob Marley is played during memorial held for sisters who died in the The Seychelles

The family of two sisters who died during a vacation in The Seychelles held an emotional celebration of their life at the luxury resort where they were found.Guests at the $1800 night paradise island resort joined the mum and brother of Robin and Annie Korkki for the poignant candlelit ceremony.The sister's mum Susan and brother Mike held hands as flower petals were sprinkled on the crashing waves of the Indian Ocean. Beauty: The family of Robin and Annie Korkki attended a memorial on the beachf..
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driver caught speeding, on phone and over limit

A Coorparoo man has been caught allegedly speeding, while using his mobile phone and driving over the legal blood alcohol limit.That's three of the "fatal five" mostly likely causes of death on the roads as featured in road safety campaigns - the other two being driving under the influence of drugs and driving while tired. A 21-year-old man has been caught performing three of the fatal five in Warwick. Photo: Glen Watson The 21-year-old was pulled over just after 8am on Sunday for speed..
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Pharmaceutical lobby groups may delay codeine ruling

A quiet push by three of the nation's most powerful pharmaceutical lobby groups to derail moves to make codeine drugs prescription-only has likely delayed a final decision until at least next year.The Therapeutic Goods Administration's Advisory Committee on Medicines Scheduling in October last year made an interim decision to remove codeine-containing products from over-the-counter sales from June this year, citing growing evidence of codeine-related harm. A move by three pharmaceutical lo..
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I no longer listen when doctors tell me I'm 'too young'

"Because being in your 20s does not automatically render you exempt from every medical condition." Jessica Seaborn Photo: Supplied The prospect of having cancer is scary at any age. Your heart starts to beat faster in the doctor's office and you're studying their face for any kind of indication that they're about to tell you good news or bad news. The doctors are usually trying very hard to keep you calm and explain things in plain English so that you aren't worrying. They reassur..
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British man 'cured' of HIV

The HIV virus has apparently disappeared from the British man’s blood. Picture: SuppliedStaff writersNews Corp Australia NetworkSCIENTISTS in Britain are hopeful they may have cured HIV after the virus vanished from the blood of a patient treated with a new therapy. According to The Sunday Times, the 44-year-old is one of 50 people currently trialling a treatment that targets the disease even in its dormant state.Around 37 million are living with HIV worldwide, many of them in Sub-Saharan Africa..
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Injury rules AB out of tour to Australia .	Bendigo boy magician Anthony Clacy talks illusions, showmanship .
Mid-spec model misses out on some nice bits that it should have; options packs aplenty; not as cheap as rivals .	aged care nurse known to lethally injected victims .

Report: Shots fired at Abbas's home day after PA president attended Peres funeral and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 11:36:00 +0000

Report: Shots fired at Abbas's home day after PA president attended Peres funeral
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas's Ramallah home was reportedly struck by gunfire Saturday morning, a day after attending former president Shimon Peres's memorial service at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, according to Channel 2 citing Palestinian media reports.Israeli senior officials and a PA spokesperson, however, denied that such an incident took place. "It never happened," Israeli authorities told Channel 2 Saturday.They added that it was most likely due ..
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Donald Trump accuses beauty queen and Miss Universe Alicia Machado of sex tape when she was on reality TV show ...

Trump vs. Miss Universe: When Will It End?5:19Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump continued his attack on former Miss Universe Alicia Machado with a series of tweets early Friday morning. WSJ national politics editor Aaron Zitner joins Lunch Break to discuss how Trump's supporters might feel it is best for Trump to move on from the attacks. Photo: AP Venezuelan Alicia Machado, former Miss Universe 1996, is seen here in 2006 near her Playboy cover. Picture: AFPDONALD Trump’s Twitter tir..
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Cop smashes windshield with man's face

Cop shatters windscreen with man's face0:25An Ohio police officer slams a handcuffed black man?s face into the windshield of a police cruiser so hard that the impact cracks the glass. Courtesy: Live Leak The dashcam video shows the windshield cracking after Pele Smith’s head was slammed into it.Staff writersNews Corp Australia NetworkPOLICE brutality against black Americans has been highlighted — yet again — by a video showing a cop breaking a car windshield with a handcuffed man’s face.While t..
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BBC newsreader moved to tears by video of Syrian baby rescue

A BBC newsreader has been moved to tears after covering a story about an orphaned baby pulled from the rubble after a building was bombed in Idlib, Syria. The news story showed a rescue worker weeping after pulling the 30-day-old girl from the rubble. When the BBC News cut back to anchor Kate Silverton, her eyes had welled with tears and her voice cracked as she introduced the next story. "To all of you sending thoughts – thank you – no words really – my job to be inscrutable & impartial bu..
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Philippine president rejects Hitler label, says it didn't originate from him-spokesman

Philippine president rejects Hitler label, says it didn't originate from him-spokesman By Reuters Published: 05:53 EST, 1 October 2016 | Updated: 05:53 EST, 1 October 2016 MANILA, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte should not be compared to Adolf Hitler, and his reference to the Holocaust was an "oblique deflection" of claims he is a mass murderer, his spokesman said on Saturday, as anger smouldered over his incendiary remarks.Duterte's comments on Friday that he..
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Germany accepted some 200000 fewer refugees than amount previously reported

Germany accepted some 200,000 fewer refugees than amount previously reported LONDON — 1.1 million. The number has been featured in numerous headlines and discussed in German parliamentary sessions as the number of refugees and migrants the country said it had accepted last year. In reality, Germany never accepted that many. On Friday, the German Interior Ministry corrected one of 2015's most widely discussed numbers by 200,000. The current official tally is about 890,000 entered t..
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Princess Charlotte steps out at children's party in Canada

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Aleppo hospital hit by barrel bombs and cluster bombs in air strikes, Syrian organisations say

Aleppo hospital hit by barrel bombs and cluster bombs in air strikes, Syrian organisations say Posted October 01, 2016 21:43:03 An air raid on a rebel-held neighbourhood of Aleppo has hit another hospital, according to a medical organisation that runs the hospital and a monitoring group. Key points:Syrian American Medical Society and Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported hospital as hitStrike hit rebel-held area north of AleppoRebels, monitoring group say Russ..
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Bulgaria imposes burqa ban – and will cut benefits of women who defy it

Bulgaria has become the latest European country to ban women from wearing veils covering their faces in public. Under the controversial new legislation, women who breach the ban will have their benefits cut. The Bulgarian parliament approved the law, backed by the nationalist Patriotic Front coalition. The party’s co-leader Krasimir Karakachanov said the law would improve security, saying: “the burka is more a uniform than a religious symbol”. Women who break the law will face fines of up to 77..
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aged care nurse known to lethally injected victims .	'I didn't do the right thing,' former tennis great and BBY director Ken Rosewall tells court .
Tony Abbott says Europe is facing 'peaceful invasion' of asylum seekers .	Bendigo boy magician Anthony Clacy talks illusions, showmanship .

Bendigo Victoria, Australia News Summary

Postponement of the 23rd edition of the Gnaoua Festival in Essaouira

Islamic State kills dozens of civilians in Afghanistan and other top stories.

Islamic State kills dozens of civilians in Afghanistan

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Antarctic marine reserves deal within reach as Russia thaws environmental stance and other top stories.

Antarctic marine reserves deal within reach as Russia thaws environmental stance

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Amazing Discovery: Why This New Plant Species is Baffling Japanese Scientists

Passing on rate cuts 'not realistic' if RBA cuts again: Bendigo's Mike ... and other top stories.

Passing on rate cuts 'not realistic' if RBA cuts again: Bendigo's Mike ...

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Cole felt the mare was arguably the pick of his three chances for the ...

In the motions of distant solar system objects, astronomers find hints of Planet Nine and other top stories.

In the motions of distant solar system objects, astronomers find hints of Planet Nine

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Surf webcams hacked and aimed at sunbathing women at Manly beach

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2016 Australia Prime Minister's Prizes Reward Innovation And Science

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Earliest Evidence of Right-Handedness Discovered

Google Penguin 4 Lives In Real-Time -- Why Sites Didn't Recover and other top stories.

Google Penguin 4 Lives In Real-Time -- Why Sites Didn't Recover

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Samsung warns of £4bn hit to profits from Galaxy Note 7 fallout

Recalled Samsung washing machine fire in Reservoir leaves elderly woman homeless

Riverfire 2016: David Bowie, Prince honoured in soundtrack to Brisbane fireworks spectacular and other top stories.

Riverfire 2016: David Bowie, Prince honoured in soundtrack to Brisbane fireworks spectacular

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Bendigo next Assignment for Cup hope and other top stories.

Bendigo next Assignment for Cup hope

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