Sunshine Coast News Review

$40m lotto dispute plays out in court and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 11:05:00 +0000

$40m lotto dispute plays out in court

Factory worker Brendan King had spent thousands of dollars on workplace lottery syndicates. But when his workmates finally hit the $40 million jackpot, the father of five was told he wouldn't receive the life-changing payout he'd been dreaming of. Mr King, who contributed to syndicates for about four years, says he is owed $2.7 million as one of 15 southwest Sydney factory employees who won a Powerball draw on May 5. A NSW Supreme Court has heard workers from the Prysmian factory at Liverpool c..
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Horror end to family's pain

POLICE are treating the deaths of a family of four found inside their north shore home as a murder-suicide as shaken neighbours revealed the Colombian parents’ struggle with two autistic children.Even as Maria Claudia Lutz spoke lovingly of Elisa, 11, and Martin, 10, she confided to neighbours on Sir Thomas Mitchell Drive in Davidson about the burden of bringing them up, along with the sleepless nights.The children were found dead in their home with their mother, 43, and father, Fernando Manriqu..
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Airtasker increases recommended hourly rates to above national minimum

Gig economy website Airtasker has heavily revised its recommended hourly rate to exceed the national minimum wage of $17.70 an hour, following allegations on underpayment.The review follows the release of a Unions NSW report that highlighted recommended rates as low as $14.45 an hour after Airtasker had taken a 15 per cent cut for tasks such as cleaning and administration. More Business Videos Previous slide Next slide PwC CEO survey: Airtasker The impact of C..
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The 'Love or Leave Australia' party logo. Picture: Supplied

The ‘Love or Leave Australia’ party logo. Picture: SuppliedTHE founder of Australia’s newest and arguably most controversial political party wants the country’s compassion to “end at our borders”.The anti-Islam and anti-immigration Love Australia or Leave party — which boasts a logo of Australia containing the word “full” — was approved and registered by the Electoral Commission on Friday, seven months after it applied for registration.Party founder Kim Vuga, 48, who unsuccessfully ran for a Que..
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'Stabbed and stabbed': Bloody Moe Monday leaves one accountant dead, two injured

Financial planner Carl Richardson, who viciously stabbed his bosses, was a loving dad with no animosity towards his colleagues, a close friend says.Mr Richardson turned up to work at RGM Financial Group in Moe as usual on Monday. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Shocking triple stabbing in Moe Historic Carlton pub gets bulldozed Man dead after triple-stabbing CCTV: Police hunt motorcycle thief Teens stabbed in brawl ..
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NSW Liberals are a 'closed shop': Abbott

THE end-of-year distractions buzzing around Malcolm Turnbull include the trademark sledgehammer progress of Tony Abbott through public debate.Mr Abbott appears to be reminding the Prime Minister and the broad electorate he is still around, and doing it in a way which has not been helpful to the government.And he is in danger of wearing out his welcome in both sectors.Mr Abbott is in a clutch of Coalition identities of varying weight and influence — Eric Abetz, George Christensen, Kevin Andrews, ..
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Opposition quizzes Brandis on whether Gleeson was consulted on anti-terror laws draft

Opposition quizzes Brandis on whether Gleeson was consulted on anti-terror laws draft Updated October 18, 2016 00:03:48 The Federal Opposition is questioning Attorney-General George Brandis on whether the nation's second law officer was consulted on the final draft of anti-terror laws. Key points:George Brandis is locked in a public feud with Justin GleesonMr Gleeson alleges he was not consulted on final anti-terror legislationSenator Brandis accuses Labor of "playing ..
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Xenophon: no to Abbott's hate speech call

Independent Senator Nick Xenophon and Tony Abbott at Parliament House in Canberra.Staff writers, wiresNews Corp Australia NetworkNICK Xenophon has issued a political smackdown to a suggestion made by Tony Abbott that his team may be considering a proposal to change racial discrimination laws.Mr Abbott has flagged support for a private bill to repeal part of racial discrimination laws, as the government again ruled out any changes.The former prime minister tweeted on Monday afternoon if the Nick ..
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Private Health Insurance Ombudsman report shows record complaints, driven by Medibank

For thousands of Australians, health insurance is causing anger, distress and frustration instead of providing the peace of mind the providers have long promised, with complaints hitting a record high.The Private Health Insurance Ombudsman received 4416 complaints in 2015-16, nearly double the number a decade ago, according to the Commonwealth Ombudsman's latest annual report. More Business Videos Previous slide Next slide Medibank accused of secret policy changes: ACCC..
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'Island of despair': Australia intentionally torturing refugees on Nauru, says major Amnesty International report

The Australian government is responsible for the deliberate and systematic torture of refugees on Nauru and should be held accountable under international law, according to a major new report informed by unprecedented access to the secretive island.Amnesty International said it had interviewed 62 refugees and asylum seekers on Nauru, and more than a dozen current or former contract workers who delivered services on behalf of the Australian government, to compile a report it titled: Island of De..
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How One Outrageous Law Turned The US Samsung Phone Recall Into A Disaster .	Great white cull a 'waste of time' says abalone diver - The West Australian .
Labor's 'manic desire to oust Brandis' .	Kardashian sisters cancel public appearances .

Steve Blake to make NBL debut vs Brisbane and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 13:02:00 +0000

Steve Blake to make NBL debut vs Brisbane
Sydney Kings coach Andrew Gaze is embracing the expectation on his star-studded roster as they sit on top of the NBL table. A four-game winning streak coupled with the arrival of former NBA guard Steve Blake this week have long-suffering Kings fans dreaming of an end to their title drought. The Kings haven't been to the playoffs in six seasons and haven't looked like adding to their most recent trophy triumph in 2005. "I'm sure now that with the reputation of some of these players, that people ..
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North Terrace to stop 'organised support' at Victory matches - SBS

A statement on the organisation's Facebook page claimed the current situation was "unworkable" and "the values the North Terrace were founded on are no longer reflected in the current culture and environment." The move comes just hours before Victory face Melbourne City in an FFA Cup semi-final derby on Tuesday night. "All fans wishing to continue to support within the designated active areas will not be aligned with the North Terrace identity. All materials and leadership will not be present ..
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Lowe won't appeal A-League touchline ban - SBS

Lowe was involved in a heated altercation with match officials, including referee Alan Milliner, during the half-time break in Glory's 3-2 win over City on Friday night. Glory players were protesting after City's Bruno Fornaroli was awarded a penalty, which the Uruguayan converted late in the first half. Lowe then stormed onto AAMI Park also furious with the decision. He was sent to the stands at the break, with his team going on to claim all three points thanks to an Andy Keogh hat-trick. Whil..
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LIVE: Queensland v NSW Shield

New South Wales have moved into the commanding position of 2-229 on day one of their Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland thanks to an unbroken double-century stand between Steve Smith and Kurtis Patterson. Under bright Blue skies at the Gabba, Patterson (109no) reached three figures shortly before the dinner break of the day-night contest, moving ahead of Smith (97no) as the pair went shot for shot through the first two sessions after rescuing the Blues from 2-23. Queensland captain Usman K..
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Giant Whitfield reportedly in ASADA sights

The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) has reportedly formed the view that Lachie Whitfield and two former Greater Western Sydney club officials should be charged under the AFL's anti-doping code, which draws a maxium four-year penalty. Whitfield is alleged to have breached the AFL's code in 2015 when he stayed at the house of former Giants' welfare manager Craig Lambert. It was reported this week that those two, as well as former GWS football manager Graeme Allan, were set to rece..
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Starc, Hazlewood or bust: McDermott

Steve Smith’s Australian team is in for a bleak summer should new-ball duo Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc both break down, according to former fast bowler Craig McDermott. But the ex-Australia bowling coach said it’s not all bad news after he was impressed by the return of rapid paceman Patrick Cummins during the NSW Blues’ successful Matador BBQs One-Day Cup campaign. Hazlewood and Starc were absent during Australia’s disastrous tour of South Africa earlier this month where the tourists wer..
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Watto pushed my head into the toilet: Johnson

While the weekday television program Neighbours was often an afterthought to millions of Australian teenagers following the regular 6pm screening of The Simpsons, to Shane Watson and Mitchell Johnson, the gang at Ramsay Street was at the centre of their biggest run-in. The likes of Toady, Harold and Lou weren’t the main cause of the juvenile stoush, but it was during an ad break in 2000 while Watson and Johnson were at the Centre of Excellence that things got heated after the left-arm tearaway ..
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Koroibete odd one out in Wallabies inclusions Today at 5:02 PM International

Marika Koroibete has bypassed rugby’s traditional pathway to make the Wallabies Spring Tour squad but he’s the odd potential debutant out in that raged. The two other uncapped players in the squad - Kyle Godwin and Tolu Latu - have been elevated through their performances in the NRC, though both have been in the Wallabies mix in previous seasons. Koroibete’s inclusion does come at the expense of Force winger Luke Morahan, who has been on the Test fringes this season. Godwin hasn’t ..
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Sydney Roosters recruiter Peter O'Sullivan cops indefinite ban from NRL

Roosters recruitment manager Peter O'Sullivan has copped an indefinite ban after the NRL deemed he wasn't a fit and proper person for registration.The sanction against O'Sullivan, one of the best talent spotters in the game, relates at least in part to his association with notorious punter and brothel owner Eddie Hayson. Big player: O'Sullivan has been credited with bringing exciting fullback Latrell Mitchell to the Roosters. Photo: Getty Images Hayson, who deposited more than $700,000 i..
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In my corner: Aussie boxing roundup with Grantlee Kieza

AUSTRALIAN boxing has produced some intense rivalries over the last century but none quite as fierce or lucrative as that between Danny Green and Anthony Mundine, who will fight their long-awaited rematch at the Adelaide Oval on February 3.Their first fight 10 years ago at Aussie Stadium in Sydney was the most profitable in Australian history, generating a combined purse of close to $12 million and even now, with both on the wrong side of 40, their rematch is big enough for another huge outdoor ..
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Keith Lamont Scott Shooting Shows Black Cops Can Be Biased Too .	Get fit for summer fit with Sally Fitzgibbons: Week 5 .
Death toll rises as Myanmar battles border attackers .	Spiders have been listening in on us this whole time .

Aust shares in for a rollercoaster week and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 12:44:00 +0000

Aust shares in for a rollercoaster week
Aust shares in for a rollercoaster weekAustralian Associated Press12:43PM October 30, 2016SaveThe Australian share market has had a bad ride of late and the rollercoaster is set to continue until the US presidential election.The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index dropped 0.2 per cent on Friday and fell 2.7 per cent over the week, its biggest weekly decline since mid-June.It's set to open slightly lower on Monday following a late fall from Wall Street after the FBI announced it was reopening its investi..
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Business lobby group questions sustainability of Nationals' payroll tax relief plan

Business lobby group questions sustainability of Nationals' payroll tax relief plan Posted October 30, 2016 10:35:22 The WA Nationals' plan to deliver payroll tax relief through a proposed mining tax increase has been described as the "wrong approach" by the state's Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI).Nationals leader Brendon Grylls yesterday outlined his proposal to use revenue from a $5 per tonne tax on BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto to raise the payroll tax threshol..
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Jobs and investment to flow from RAH site

Australian Associated PressRedevelopment of the existing Royal Adelaide Hospital site will generate more than $1 billion in private investment and sustain 1000 construction jobs for more than a decade, the South Australian government says.The government has revealed its plans for the site which will take up to 15 years to fully transform.It includes handing back almost one third of the seven hectares to parklands as well as developing residential buildings alongside culture and university precin..
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Qld premier backs transport minister

Jamie McKinnell and Melissa GrantAustralian Associated PressQueensland's premier has thrown her support behind Transport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe as he faces intensified calls to resign over a train timetabling fiasco.Annastacia Palaszczuk is instead blaming Queensland Rail (QR) and the previous Liberal National Party government for train driver shortages, which has forced the cancellation of over 100 services.Mr Hinchliffe has also rejected calls for his resignation despite revelations his ..
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Users mourn as Twitter kills quirky, beloved Vine video app

You can watch any video for six seconds, played on an infinite loop. The funniest ones only get more ridiculous with repetition. That was the beauty of Vine, the simple, pioneering mobile video app that Twitter has decided to kill off. Its loyal users are mourning its weirdness, humor and creativity-boosting constraints. There are alternatives, sure, but nothing as simple as Vine, which did just one thing, and one thing well. Instagram has photos and videos of all sorts. Snapchat keeps expandin..
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Major gas leak shut down streets

UPDATE: Police report all streets are now open following a gas leak emergency that shut down Wynnum for two hours.Police reported about 2pm that the incident was no longer an emergency situation.Earlier, The Courier-Mail reported police have declared an emergency situation and shut down more than 12 streets due to a major gas leak in a Brisbane suburb.A gas main has reportedly ruptured in Wynnum.Emergency services were called to the “major gas leak” on Walnut St about 11.40am.An exclusion zone h..
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Queensland Government goes global for bio opportunities .	Apple's latest wearable tech idea: a t-shirt .
ASIC gagged on life insurance review .	Keith Lamont Scott Shooting Shows Black Cops Can Be Biased Too .

Queensland Government goes global for bio opportunities and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 09:38:00 +0000

Queensland Government goes global for bio opportunities
The Palaszczuk Government is hunting internationally to attract new biofutures businesses to Queensland. State Development Minister Dr Anthony Lynham told Parliament today that an international recruitment campaign was underway to attract potential biofutures investors and manufacturers to Queensland. “We are determined to develop a number of new or expanded biorefineries,” Dr Lynham told Parliament today. “Queensland has the essentials that make it the ideal location for potential investors: a ..
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Applications open for placements in Chinese tech incubators

The Palaszczuk Government is providing Queensland researchers and entrepreneurs access to expertise and investment opportunities in China through an exciting new program. Minister for Innovation, Science and the Digital Economy Leeanne Enoch today announced the opening of the first round of the Queensland Government’s Commercialisation Partnership Program (CPP). The program partnership between the Queensland Government and China’s prestigious Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) will see up..
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The plebiscite is dead!

The plebiscite is dead! Published: 13th of October 2016 Comments: Australian Government Community Equality Law & Safety Political The plebiscite is dead! This week the ALP committed to delivering the numbers needed to defeat it -- meaning that the unfair and unnecessary vote won't pass through the Senate. It's a victory for our community! After months of work, the plebiscite that once seemed inevitable has been stopped in its tracks. We brought almost 100 groups together from around t..
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Senate to explore Australian 'Battery-Boom' potential

Senate to explore Australian 'Battery-Boom' potential Published: 13th of October 2016 Comments: Australian Government Climate Change Energy & Water Environment Political The potential for an Australian Battery-Boom will be analysed after the Australian Greens established an inquiry into the 'Resilience of Electricity Infrastructure in a Warming World'. "Severe storms have battered the southern states in recent weeks and we've seen the supply of energy in South Australia take a hit..
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Committee Profile: Andrew Pitcher, Deputy Chair

Committee Profile: Andrew Pitcher, Deputy Chair Published: 13th of October 2016 Comments: Business Business & Economy Andrew is an independent company director and management consultant based in Australia. He is heavily involved in property development/construction. Andrew is also a member of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council Economic Futures Board. Prior to these roles Andrew was the Senior Vice President/General Manager for Financial Services for SAP in Asia, as well as being the ..
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Property industry confidence in the Pitts under Labor

Property industry confidence in the Pitts under Labor Published: 13th of October 2016 Comments: Business & Economy Political Queensland Government The latest ANZ-Property Council survey confirmed the Palaszczuk Labor Government is taking Queensland backwards with its anti-jobs, anti-business and anti-investment policies. Shadow Treasurer Scott Emerson said Queensland’s property industry has experienced the biggest fall in confidence of any state over the last 12 months. “Confi..
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Fair milk price 'logos' bill throws lifeline to dairy farmers

A strengthening consumer campaign to support struggling dairy farmers is being met with a bill to legislate for fair milk price ‘logos’ identifying which milk returns a fair price to dairy farmers. Member for Dalrymple Shane Knuth, with the support of Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation (QDO), will table the Sustainable Queensland Dairy Production (Fair Milk Price Logos) Bill 2016 today. The Bill aims to introduce voluntary region-specific logos to be placed on milk containers, giving consumer..
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USC stormwater research wins major award

Associate Professor Terry Lucke with the Stormwater Queensland awardCutting-edge University of the Sunshine Coast research into stormwater management has been recognised with a major industry association award. USC’s Stormwater Research Centre was named a joint recipient of Stormwater Queensland’s Excellence in Research and Innovation Award, alongside partners from Drapper Environmental Consultants, SPEL Environmental, Queensland University of Technology and Griffith University. The award was fo..
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Painting & Decorating Services For Sale

Painting & Decorating Services For Sale $140,000 WIWO Queensland Business For Sale $140,000 WIWO Garden/HouseholdHome BasedMobile Services Painting & Decorating Services For Sale Tired of the daily grind? Like to work in a great small business? Looking for a lifestyle, not just a job? This could be you! Located in Noosa Heads, an established and profit generating business for over 30 years. Owner retiring, many ways for new Owner to grow this business even further. No previous ..
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Samsung just bought a potential Siri-killer from the guys who originally created Siri .	NASA vs. aliens: Is Hillary Clinton planning another secret lunar space war? .
Scientists discover new 'rainbow' Cape York graceful tree frog .	National Australia Bank apologises to customers amid online banking outage .

Apple's latest wearable tech idea: a t-shirt and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:45:00 +0000

Apple's latest wearable tech idea: a t-shirt
It's time for another instalment of 'Apple's Been Patenting Some More Stuff', this week featuring, strangely enough, a t-shirt.Among some of the latest ideas published by the US Patent and Trademark Office is a "wearable display having an array of LEDs on comfortable silicon substrate".While that description is a little vague, the illustrations clearly show a shirt with a flexible display on the front. But this is just one example of endless applications for such technology, and a bracelet is al..
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Holograms, 3D and a Surface PC: what to expect at Microsoft's Windows 10 event

On Wednesday morning in New York (1am Thursday, AEST), Microsoft is expected to unveil future updates to its Windows 10 platform, show off a new transforming all-in-one PC and usher in an era of user-created 3D objects and holograms.The company has been very tight-lipped about what will be shown at the event, with its invitation to media saying only "imagine what you'll do", hinting that the emphasis will be on user creativity. Still, through a combination of leaks and informed guesses, we can ..
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Study finds that the universe may not be expanding at accelerating rate

By: IANS | London | Published:October 26, 2016 11:52 am It led to the widespread acceptance of the idea that the universe is dominated by a mysterious substance named ‘dark energy’ that drives this accelerating expansion. (File Photo) Challenging a standard cosmological concept, a team of researchers led by an Indian-origin scientist has found that the universe may not actually be expanding at an accelerating pace as was previously believed. Back in 2011, the Nobel ..
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Census debacle laid bare: Malcolm Turnbull to decide which heads will roll

The Prime Minister's special adviser on cyber security has told the Senate the denial of service attacks on the census website were small and predictable and should not have brought it down on census night.Malcolm Turnbull now has the report Alastair MacGibbon conducted on behalf of the Prime Minister to determine "which heads will roll and when" as a result of the the debacle. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide IBM and ABS share census blame VCE Engli..
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PSN DOWN: PlayStation Network Status not working following PS4 maintenance

PSN DOWN UPDATE: Network Service IssuesThe PlayStation Network is still down two hours after the initial PlayStation Network maintenance period was meant to have finished.Sony currently list ALL their core online services as offline and below you can see what in more detail as to what services are affected.According to Sony you may have some difficulty signing in or creating an account on PlayStation Network, launching games, applications or online features, streaming PlayStation Now games, a..
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AAA welcomes ACCC market study

The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) has welcomed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) market study into the new car retailing industry. The organisation believes the study heralds an important step in safeguarding the right of consumers to choose the vehicle repairer of their choice. AAA chief executive Michael Bradley believes the market study has allowed the ACCC to unearth whether or not independent repairers have had critical access to diagnostics. “Access to ..
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World of Final Fantasy review: Fluffy fan service done right

reader comments 28 Game detailsDeveloper: Tose Publisher: Square Enix Platform: PS4 (reviewed), Vita Release Date: October 25, 2016 ESRB Rating: E for Everyone Price: $60 / £34 (PS4), $40 / £27 (Vita) Links: Amazon | Official websiteThere are times when World of Final Fantasy does nothing but annoy you. Its visuals are so saccharine you can practically feel your teeth decaying and your brain melting as you play; the voice acting is performed at a pitch only dogs can hear; and the fan ser..
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Toyota expands Australian, global airbag recall

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Study finds strict speed limit enforcements could be detrimental to public safety

Researchers from the University of Western Australia monitored the peripheral vision of 84 participants under various speed limit enforcement scenarios (Image: AAP) Strict enforcement of speed limits could be having a detrimental impact on public safety according to a new Australian study. University of Western Australia researchers put 84 participants through a driving simulator and tested whether reducing penalties for speeding meant they paid more attention to the road ahead. Participants we..
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ASIC gagged on life insurance review .	Keith Lamont Scott Shooting Shows Black Cops Can Be Biased Too .
Get fit for summer fit with Sally Fitzgibbons: Week 5 .	Death toll rises as Myanmar battles border attackers .

ASIC gagged on life insurance review and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 09:05:00 +0000

ASIC gagged on life insurance review
ASIC gagged on life insurance reviewAustralian Associated Press4:21PM October 14, 2016SaveThe corporate regulator knows of two life insurers that pay staff partly according to how many claims they deny - but is not able to publicly name them.Fronting a House of Representatives standing committee on economics on Friday, officials from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission were repeatedly asked to reveal which insurers had the highest rates of rejected claims, and those that link re..
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Fantastic agrees to $361m takeover

Discount furniture retailer Fantastic Holdings has agreed to a "compelling" takeover valuing it at $361 million from the acquisitive South African owner of the Freedom and Snooze furniture chains.Steinhoff Asia Pacific Holdings' $3.50-a-share bid is 43 per cent above the stock's last trading price. It has the support of Fantastic's two key shareholders, chairman Julian Tertini and former finance director Peter Brennan, as well as the board in the absence of a superior offer and subject to an ex..
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Passers-by nab alleged Perth bank robber

Australian Associated PressA 63-year-old alleged armed robber has been charged over two separate thefts on the same street in central Perth one week apart.Police say the man demanded money from a teller at a bank on Murray Street on Friday morning after indicating he had a weapon.The teller refused and was pushed by the man, who grabbed cash and ran from the bank but was held by two passers-by until police arrived and took him into custody.The man also allegedly stole a cash tin from a business ..
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New trading hours a 'big win' for Qld

MAJOR southeast Queensland stores will be able to open longer with the state’s industrial relations commission unanimously granting an extension of trading hours. The changes, which will come into play on December 1, will mean major retailers can open from 7am to 9pm Monday to Saturday.The National Retail Association (NRA) cited independent economic research during the hearing that suggested the move could add $111 million to the state’s economy and create 1000 jobs.“It allows consumers the choi..
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Brexit fallout sends pound to 168-year low

The fallout from the United Kingdom's Brexit vote has led to the British pound falling to its lowest level against the Australian dollar in three years and, on one measure, to its weakest position in 168 years. The sterling has dropped to 31-year lows against the US dollar and slipped 15 per cent against the euro since Britain's shock vote in June to the leave the European Union. More Business Videos Previous slide Next slide Post Brexit pound sparks a tourism boom ..
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BHP Billiton, bank stocks send ASX lower for the week

The Australian sharemarket ended the week underwater, led down by mining and bank stocks as investors prepare for an interest rate hike in the US and investment banks turned negative on miners.News from the US, including a fiery presidential debate between candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton as well as the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve that pointed to an imminent rate hike influenced the market, as well as local pessimism towards the prospects for resources and energy stoc..
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Iron ore edges higher, but BHP, Rio hit by rating cut

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The new resources boom - is the party over already?

Before we all get too excited about an emerging commodities boom Mark 2 - be aware that the smart money is already calling it over.In the last week, headlines screamed about the deficit-improving, economic-boosting prospects that we will enjoy thanks to surging prices for our minerals. But don't bank on the resources stock dividend trickle turning to a flood just yet. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Fracking now 'safe' Caulfield newcomer with 'uniqu..
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Off-the-plan settlement risk rising, RBA warns

An inner-city apartment glut in Melbourne and Brisbane threatens to squeeze property developers, the Reserve Bank has warned, amid signs some off-the-plan buyers are already facing difficulties settling on their purchases.In its latest check-up on the banking system, the Reserve says risks in the apartment market are "coming to the fore," especially in inner-city Melbourne and Brisbane, which face the greatest increase in housing supply from a building boom. Construction in Docklands, a ho..
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FFA's dream start to the week that will define the future of the A-League .	Man dies, twin survives as ute rolls down embankment into Victorian river .
Samsung just bought a potential Siri-killer from the guys who originally created Siri .	NASA vs. aliens: Is Hillary Clinton planning another secret lunar space war? .

Keith Lamont Scott Shooting Shows Black Cops Can Be Biased Too and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:23:00 +0000

Keith Lamont Scott Shooting Shows Black Cops Can Be Biased Too
The prejudices that have shaped the policy and practices for policing non-white communities run deep in America—and black cops have been complicit too.As the first images of Charlotte protesters flashed across the television screen, I sat straight up and balled my fists into my chest as I began to rock and cry—for the scene unfolding Wednesday night, for the centuries-long injustices that have divided cities and towns like it across the country, and for the death of another reportedly unarmed bl..
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ISIS lashing people for smuggling alcohol

Butchered for boozing: Now ISIS are lashing people just for having a tipple ALCOHOL smugglers and thieves are giving ISIS warlords a headache – but that's nothing compared to the punishments they get. MATTHEW ACTON/GETTY HARSH: ISIS are lashing people for smuggling booze People found with alcohol face 80 lashes and those caught stealing lose their right hand.The regime is eager to prove it is not losing grip of its lands by still seizing cases of contraband booze and carrying out pun..
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South Korea Reveals Plans to Assassinate Kim Jong-un to Avoid Nuclear War

At a parliamentary meeting Wednesday, South Korean defense minister Han Min-koo was asked if the military has a special forces unit prepared to assassinate North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. “Yes, we do have such a plan,” Han responded, according to CNN. “South Korea has a general idea and plan to use precision missile capabilities to target the enemy’s facilities in major areas as well as eliminating the enemy’s leadership,” Han added. It probably did not come as much of a surprise to many that ..
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Suspected passport forgers charged with hiding body in Bangkok, Thai police say

Suspected passport forgers charged with hiding body in Bangkok, Thai police say Updated September 24, 2016 20:09:12 Three men belonging to a suspected passport forgery ring in Thailand have been charged after police found them with drugs, guns and a dismembered body stashed in the freezer of a Bangkok building.Police said none of the three English speakers â who were found with multiple passports â were Thai nationals, but said they were working to confirm their nat..
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Cascade Mall shooting: people shot dead in US shopping mall

A shooting at a mall in Burlington in the US state of Washington left four women and one man dead and the police searching for the gunman on Friday night, the Washington State Patrol said.The gunman killed four women in the cosmetics department of the Macy's store at Cascade Mall, according to spokesman for the patrol, Sergeant Mark Francis. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Police respond to US mall shooting Stage set for first presidential debate ..
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Chinese outrage over 'ugly' restoration of Great Wall

Beijing (AFP) -- Chinese social media users were in an uproar Friday over restoration of a 700-year-old section of the Great Wall that has been covered in concrete, turning it into a smooth, flat-topped path. Known as one of the most beautiful portions of the "wild", unrestored wall, the eight-kilometre (five-mile) Xiaohekou stretch in northeast Liaoning province was built in 1381 during the Ming Dynasty. Photos posted online showed that its uneven, crumbling steps and plant growth had been repl..
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Kids in spotlight for royals' Canada tour

September 24, 201612:25pmThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's children are likely to steal the limelight when the family of four arrives in Canada tomorrow for its first official tour.The public's first chance to glimpse the three-year-old future king, Prince George, and his 16-month-old sister, Princess Charlotte, will arise after the Royal Canadian Air Force jet carrying the royals lands in Victoria.It has been reported George and Charlotte will make an appearance when the Cambridges attend a c..
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Labour leadership: Jeremy Corbyn wins convincing victory over Owen Smith

Jeremy Corbyn has pledged to “wipe the slate clean” after winning a convincing victory in Labour’s bitter leadership battle, securing 62% of the vote. Labour leadership election result: Corbyn appeals for unity - Politics live Speaking after the result was declared in Liverpool, Corbyn thanked his rival, Owen Smith, and urged the “Labour family” to unite after the summer-long contest. “We have much more in common than that which divides us. Let’s wipe that slate clean from today and get..
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Rain fails to dampen Aussie spirit .	Anti-Semitism monitor needed within UN agencies .
Sore foot distracted Palmer on Qld Nickel .	Clive Palmer has another loss in Federal Court on Queensland Nickel .

Get fit for summer fit with Sally Fitzgibbons: Week 5 and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 11:59:00 +0000

Get fit for summer fit with Sally Fitzgibbons: Week 5
Get fit for summer fit with Sally Fitzgibbons: Week 5 In week five of Sally Fitzgibbons' fitness challenge you can try the straight leg scissor, the lateral shuffle and the dreaded single led Romanian deadlift. Repeat these exercises three times with as little rest as possible. UPPER BODY Push Ups REPS: 12 Start in a high plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart and elevated on a bench. Maintain a straight line from shoulders through to your heels and your core engaged..
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'If you're reading this, it means I have died on Mt Everest'

'If you're reading this, it means I have died on Mt Everest' 8th Oct 2016 5:00 AM Updated: 9:47 AM Andrew Backhouse Journalist I love studying history, particularly the Roman Republic, ancient Greece and the First French Empire. My other interests inclu..
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Deception Bay man charged over robberies, assaults

news Deception Bay man charged over robberies, assaults A DECEPTION Bay man who allegedly stole trucks and motorcycles after assaulting two people in Agnes Waters earlier this week has been charged. Police will allege around 6pm on October 4, a man has entered the property of a business and assaulted an 18-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman. It is further alleged that while the victims attended the local police station a number of vehicles have been stole..
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Niche Medical - Service & Supply Business

Niche Medical - Service & Supply Business $139,000 + SAV Ref 40052, Mooloolaba, Queensland 4557 $139,000 + SAV Clothing/AccessoriesHealth/BeautyMedical Niche Medical - Service & Supply Business - 25% of Business from Government - 47% - 50% Gross Profit last 5 years - Huge referral base from Brisbane to North Queensland - Reputable & Long Established Business 22 years on the Sunshine Coast - Sales have increased by $91k - over last 5 years - 2016 calendar year to date figures are s..
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Home is where the sweetheart is

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South-east roads back to normal after chaotic day

An out of control fire and two crashes caused chaos on south-east Queensland roads on Saturday, with delays not clearing until the evening.A grass fire in bushland adjacent to the Pacific Highway caused delays in both directions on the Gold Coast. There was chaos on south-east Queensland roads throughout Saturday, with a grass fire and two separate crashes causing heavy delays in all directions. Australian Traffic Network reporter Olympia Kwitowski said visibility was "very poor" and dow..
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Coast may allow higher buildings, more intense development

THE Sunshine Coast may allow even higher buildings in its planned $6 billion CBD and more intensive development along the $2 billion light rail system corridor. Mayor Mark Jamieson, speaking at a Property Council luncheon at Kawana, said the Maroochydore CBD and light rail corridor - both set well back from the beach - offered opportunities to tackle housing affordability. The new city centre could accommodate up to 75,000sqm of retail floor space, 165,000sqm of commercial floor space,..
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Revealed: Asian investment link to Coast sand mine

THE men behind a 105-hectare sand mine proposal in Forest Glen were part of a foreign trade mission to China with Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson prior to lodging a development application. Michael Mullins and Trenton Clark, directors of Maroochydore Sands Pty Ltd, were part of then- State Minister Ian Walker's delegation to China in April, 2013, alongside Cr Jamieson and about 40 other business figures. A Sunshine Coast Council spokeswoman said Cr Jamieson first met Mr Mullins and M..
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Tony Fung's secret hinterland home

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Parker “better than anyone I've ever coached”

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Super only part of retirement plan:Grattan .	Sunshine Coast teen parties spiral out of control .
Good news: people with acne appear to be protected against the signs of ageing .	Storm forward Jordan McLean's return from injury a boost for NRL finals charge .

Death toll rises as Myanmar battles border attackers and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 08:26:00 +0000

Death toll rises as Myanmar battles border attackers
Yangon: Myanmar's security forces have killed at least 26 people in response to attacks on police that have sparked a dramatic escalation in violence in a Muslim-majority region along its border with Bangladesh, according to reports in state media.Armed men believed to be from the long-oppressed Rohingya Muslim minority launched a coordinated assault on three border police posts in the early hours of Sunday, killing nine police, injuring five and making off with dozens of weapons and more than ..
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Houston 911 operator hung up on thousands of calls because she didn't 'want to talk to anyone': Police

Hua Li was purchasing a lottery ticket at a RaceWay convenience store in Houston, Texas, on March 12 when a man holding a gun burst through the front door and attempted to force his way behind the bulletproof security panel in front of the counter. Li fled from the store, hearing gunshots behind him as he ran. Then he did what anyone would in the situation, what you’re supposed to do in the situation: He threw his car door open, pulled out his phone and dialed 911. “They just said, ‘This is 911...
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Peres oversaw civilian deaths: Di Natale

Belinda MerhabAustralian Associated PressGreens leader Richard Di Natale has interrupted a tribute to Shimon Peres to accuse the former Israeli president of overseeing the death of civilians.Mr Peres died last month at the age of 93 with tributes flowing from around the world, many making note of his receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize.A government motion agreed to by the Senate on Thursday also referred to the 1994 prize, praising him for "advancing the cause of peace in the Middle East".Senator D..
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Kurdish forces reveal armour-plated cars to fight ISIS

Kurdish forces have revealed the 'Mad Max' style armoured-plated cars they hope will help them free the Iraqi city of Mosul from ISIS control.The Peshmerga troops have converted large cars and lorries into war vehicles by adding metal plates, grills and missile launchers to the top and bonnet.They have been forced to take the initiative of bolstering their cars and lorries after ISIS jihadists captured Mosul and fought off the Peshmerga, who only use Soviet-era military equipment. One of the Kur..
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5 things to know about the new UN secretary general

U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres visits a Somali refugee camp in Kenya in July 2011. Guterres is poised to become the new U.N. secretary general. (Rebecca Blackwell/Associated Press) It’s official — effective Jan. 1, António Guterres will take on the “world’s most impossible job.” In a straw poll held Oct. 5, the United Nations Security Council voted 13 to 0 with two abstentions to give the former Portuguese prime minister and U.N. high commissioner for refugees the job o..
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Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej dies at 88

Bangkok: Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch, has died after a long illness, plunging his south-east Asian country of 64 million people into a period of intense mourning and uncertainty. He was 88. Thai television interrupted programming to make the announcement shortly before 7pm Thai time. Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha announced that Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn will succeed his father. "The government will proceed with the succession. The gover..
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'Make laugh not war': What do you really know about clowns?

We probably reached peak-clown in the 1960s. That was the decade the world's most famous clown chartered a small plane into the wilds of Papua New Guinea, so that he could prove clowning crossed all cultural borders. The grizzled bush pilot told the clown he wouldn't make it out alive. He didn't know the language, (he was also wearing full makeup and clown shoes).This story ends well.His name was Larry Harmon, his clown character's name was Bozo, and he would later write that he had encountered..
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Boko Haram fress 21 Chibok girls in exchange for four jihadists

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'Hong Kong is not China': Rebel legislators take to floor of Hong Kong legislature

Beijing: Hong Kong's newly-elected breed of pro-democracy legislators have used the legislature's opening session to stage symbolic protests, unfurling banners and distorting parliamentary oaths in open defiance of Beijing.Localists Yau Wai-ching and Sixtus "Baggio" Leung were ordered to return to their seats after displaying banners reading "Hong Kong is not China" and appearing to insert expletives and insults while deliberately mispronouncing the country's name. More News Video..
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Man dies, twin survives as ute rolls down embankment into Victorian river .	Samsung just bought a potential Siri-killer from the guys who originally created Siri .
NASA vs. aliens: Is Hillary Clinton planning another secret lunar space war? .	Scientists discover new 'rainbow' Cape York graceful tree frog .

Spiders have been listening in on us this whole time and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 17:13:00 +0000

Spiders have been listening in on us this whole time
Gone are the days when you can gossip freely about your friends in the arachnid world. They don't have ears and were thought to mostly interpret the world around them through sight and touch, but scientists have now discovered that spiders possess the ability to hear over relatively long distances, a sense that appears finely tuned to recognizing the sounds of incoming enemies. While spiders don't "hear" per se, it has long been established that they can sense vibrations through the hairs in th..
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"Drowning islands", "climate refugees" and other warming lies

It is incredible - so telling - that politicians and journalists still peddle the lie that global warming is drowning the low-lying atoll islands. As I've pointed out, the evidence shows 40 per cent are actually growing in size and 40 per cent are stable. Now Bjorn Lomborg presents more data exposing this hoax. Using historic aerial photographs and high-resolution satellite imagery, Auckland University scientists Murray Ford and Paul Kench recently analyzed shoreline changes on six atolls and tw..
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ING Groep NV Reduces Stake in Gilead Sciences Inc. (GILD)

ING Groep NV cut its position in Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) by 85.0% during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 132,224 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock after selling 748,634 shares during the period. ING Groep NV’s holdings in Gilead Sciences were worth $11,022,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other institutional investors have also recently added to ..
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Scientists just broke a fusion world record - and it lifts the bar for clean energy potential

Scientists have set a new world record for plasma pressure - the 'key ingredient' for producing energy from nuclear fusion - which means this clean and sustainable energy source is closer to our grasp than ever before. The new record stands at 2.05 atmospheres - a 15 percent jump over the previous record of 1.77 atmospheres. Both this record and the last were set at the custom-built Alcator C-Mod reactor at MIT. While a viable nuclear fusion reactor ready to power our homes is still a long way..
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Forget holograms, here's a 'floating e-ink' display

That holds the JANUS objects in place, but to make them spin and show different colors at different times is something else entirely. What seems to be the key to the rotation is that the spheres are coated with titanium dioxide -- also used to purify air when mixed with concrete -- which, when a exposed to an electrical field causes them to rotate."JOLED could be like having a floating e-ink display that can also change its shape," researcher Deepak Sahoo said in a canned press release quote.Ma..
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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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Quantum dots bring practical solar-harvesting windows a step closer

The solar panels people are most familiar with are the dark, photovoltaic (PV) cells often seen on roofs, but strides have been made in the last few years to develop transparent versions that could eventually be fitted into windows and other glass surfaces. Known as luminescent solar concentrators (LSC), these devices so far haven't proven as efficient or scalable as regular panels, but now a team at Los Alamos National Laboratory has demonstrated a new technique that could make for larger, more..
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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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Ancient wingless wasp, now extinct, identified as one of a kind

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Researchers have identified a parasitic wasp without wings preserved in 100-million-year-old amber from what is now the Hukawng Valley in Myanmar on the continent of Asia and created a new family for the specimen, called Aptenoperissidae. The well preserved insect, named Aptenoperissus burmanicus, is now extinct. It seems to borrow parts of its anatomy from a range of other insects but belongs to no other family ever identified on Earth. It probably crawled al..
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Kardashian sisters cancel public appearances .	FFA's dream start to the week that will define the future of the A-League .
Man dies, twin survives as ute rolls down embankment into Victorian river .	Samsung just bought a potential Siri-killer from the guys who originally created Siri .

South Australia's enormous July power price spike sounds national electricity alarm: Grattan Institute and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 15:43:00 +0000

South Australia's enormous July power price spike sounds national electricity alarm: Grattan Institute

South Australia's enormous July power price spike sounds national electricity alarm: Grattan Institute Updated September 25, 2016 19:31:52 An extraordinary spike in South Australia's wholesale electricity price in July sounded an alarm across the five states that share the National Electricity Market, new data shows.Research on the event by the Grattan Institute has argued that without a single nationwide climate plan, household power bills will rise unnecessarily and A..
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Summer transport chaos to hit Melbourne's east in latest level crossing blitz

Frankston line commuters have just had a 37-day taste of life on the buses and without trains.Now it's the turn of those in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, with several weeks of disruption looming for late spring and summer as rail lines and arterial roads are shut for the Andrews government's latest level crossing "blitz". More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Level crossing removal fast tracked Lindt siege police response in question Australian ..
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Sydney property auctions still going 'berserk'

This property at 18 Darook Park Road Cronulla sold for $3.75 million. Supplied The Reserve Bank of Australia and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority will need to "act soon" if strong auction clearance rates continue, SQM Research managing director Louis Christopher says. The rise in volume of properties for sale – expected during this time of the year during the spring selling season – has not eventuated, and is likely to add more pr..
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Sale talk boosts Twitter shares as Google shows interest

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Global leaders change direction while we play games

It's strange the way Malcolm Turnbull and Scott Morrison keep shooting off overseas to compare notes with world economic heavies, but come back none the wiser.Fortunately, the wonders of the internet allow us to read for ourselves what they're being told by the trumps at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the International Monetary Fund. More Business Videos Previous slide Next slide Economy exceeding expectations ASX closes on a hi..
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German discount supermarket Lidl seeks trademarks, stirs speculation of Australian launch

German discount supermarket Lidl is applying for trademarks covering hundreds of products, stirring speculation the retail giant is seriously looking into opening in Australia.As well as holding talks with the Victorian government recently, as reported by Fairfax Media, Lidl is also believed to have reached out to suppliers. More Business Videos Previous slide Next slide The trolley wars heat up When your dad is your co-worker Financial tips for ethi..
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'Dangerous process' to dismantle collapsed Sydney crane that left workers dangling

A mechanical failure is being blamed for the dramatic collapse of a crane that left three workers dangling from a North Sydney building. At least one worker suffered broken bones in the hair-raising incident and all three were recovering in the Royal North Shore Hospital on Sunday afternoon. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Crane collapses in North Sydney Lindt siege police response in question Pre-kindy bootcamp: A,B, Gee that's young! ..
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Texas workers file class action against BHP Billiton

Australian mining giant BHP Billiton has been hit with a class action over the alleged underpayment of gate workers based at its shale oil operation in Texas after they were "magically" converted from employees to independent contractors.Former gate worker Linda Cox filed her claim seeking a jury trial against Chapa Gate Guard Service, BHP Billion and BHP Billiton Petroleum in Texas last week. More Business Videos Previous slide Next slide BHP's staggering loss explain..
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NBN chief executive earns $3.6 million, as company reaches nearly 5000 employees

A senior executive at the NBN Co took home $1.8 million for six months work after securing a seven-figure termination bonus from the job he began in 2013.NBN Co's annual report, released last week, showed NBN Co's chief executive Bill Morrow took home $3.6 million last financial year, including a $1.2 million bonus. More Technology Videos Previous slide Next slide Turnbull: I've 'turned around' the NBN Are hi-tech cars vulnerable to hackers? New iPho..
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Rain fails to dampen Aussie spirit .	Anti-Semitism monitor needed within UN agencies .
Sore foot distracted Palmer on Qld Nickel .	Clive Palmer has another loss in Federal Court on Queensland Nickel .

AFL sets date for Jobe Watson's Brownlow Medal fate and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 15:54:00 +0000

AFL sets date for Jobe Watson's Brownlow Medal fate
NOVEMBER 15 is the day Jobe Watson is due to appear before the AFL Commission to plead to keep his Brownlow Medal — that’s if he doesn’t hand it back first.The AFL was tight-lipped on Wednesday night after the Essendon 34 lost their appeal in Switzerland, but confirmed Watson was likely to present to the commission at its next meeting.If Watson, or any of the banned players, is considering an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France, then the AFL would also consider tha..
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Taylor Regan joins Adelaide United

Adelaide United have announced the signing of former Newcastle Jet Taylor Regan on an injury replacement deal. Pending a final medical, Regan will join the club for the 2016-17 season in place of Jordan Elsey. The 27-year-old played 68 games for Newcastle before moving to Malaysia with Negeri Sembilan. POPULAR ARTICLES Tarek Elrich: Adelaide United better prepared than last season Tim Cahill: Australians are “thriving for football” “This is a massive opportunity for me and for my family to co..
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Spring carnival 2016: Damien Oliver out until Melbourne Cup day for reckless riding

Damien Oliver was ousted by Racing Victoria stewards until Melbourne Cup after being found guilty of reckless riding on Flying Artie in the Blue Sapphire at Caulfield on Saturday.Oliver bumped Ken's Dream out of the way to make a run for the even-money favourite, which went on to win the Blue Sapphire, at the 5600m mark and stewards thought his actions were a high end breach of the rules. The charge sit above careless riding. Damien Oliver on Flying Artie in the Blue Sapphire Stakes at Ca..
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Nick Kyrgios blatantly tanks, argues with spectators during bizarre display to exit Shanghai Masters

NICK Kyrgios has been slammed as âpatheticâ and âa total disgraceâ after blatantly tanking in a shocking exit from the Shanghai Masters.In stunning scenes at the prestigious event, 12th-seeded Australian looked uninterested and seemed not to be trying for most of the match in a 6-3 6-1 loss to 110th-ranked qualifier Mischa Zverev of Germany.The low point of the performance came midway through the opening set when Kyrgios lobbed a soft serve into play and walked off the court before his o..
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Hughes inquest takes new sledging twist

Allegations of sledging and aggressive short-ball tactics from the New South Wales Blues in Phillip Hughes's last Sheffield Shield match took a twist on Wednesday afternoon when new evidence was tendered to the inquest into the batsman's death. At the centre of the new evidence is the alleged sledge from Doug Bollinger that he told the South Australia batsmen Hughes and Tom Cooper "I'm going to kill you". Hughes was later struck by a short ball bowled by Sean Abbott. He died in hospital two day..
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AFL Women's draft 2016 live: GWS with first pick at league's inaugural draft

Editor on duty: Eliza Sewell, Ben HigginsTOP Carlton signing Bianca Jakobsson says fans can expect an exciting, fast brand of football in the AFL Women’s league.Jakobsson was the first Victorian chosen at yesterday’s AFLW draft with the Blues’ first selection, pick No.3, while Sydneysider Nicola Barr became the first AFLW No.1 pick after Greater Western Sydney selected the midfielder.Jakobsson has barracked for the Blues since she was nine.First Victorian l, a half forward for Carlton.Bianca J..
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Sam Mitchell pushed out of Hawthorn to fit recruits Tom Mitchell and Jaeger O'Meara

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NZ Silver Ferns shock Australian Diamonds 53-51

Netball: NZ Silver Ferns shock Australian Diamonds 53-51 in Launceston test Posted October 12, 2016 22:38:04 Australia has faltered in game two of the Constellation Cup, falling 53-51 in a thriller second netball Test against New Zealand in Launceston.After a crushing 68-56 victory in the first Test in Sydney, the Diamonds couldn't handle a lift in defensive pressure by the Kiwis.With the remaining two matches in New Zealand, the loss is a big blow for the world champ..
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Socceroos first-half fizzer against Japan won't happen again: Matthew Spiranovic

Spiranovic went close against Japan, but he does not want to see a repeat of the Socceroos dismal first half. Picture: Getty ImagesDEFENDER Matthew Spiranovic says belief in their own ability will ensure the Socceroos do not suffer a repeat of Tuesday night’s first half missteps throughout the remainder of World Cup qualifying.Australia struggled to break down a defensive Japanese side after the visitors went ahead in the fifth-minute at Etihad Stadium.But the Socceroos returned from the changer..
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NRL 2016: Why one of the most successful coaches of his era could be sacked

ON the face of it, talk of Canterbury moving on Des Hasler — rugby league’s resident mad scientist — is sheer lunacy.The Bulldogs have called an emergency board meeting for this Friday to discuss the direction the club is headed, and whether Hasler is still a part of it, either for the 2017 season or afterwards when his current deal expires.Hasler has always been a one-of-a-kind coach. Given his recent achievements and longevity in the game, it’s also pretty much an unprecedented situation he fi..
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Samsung just bought a potential Siri-killer from the guys who originally created Siri .	NASA vs. aliens: Is Hillary Clinton planning another secret lunar space war? .
Scientists discover new 'rainbow' Cape York graceful tree frog .	National Australia Bank apologises to customers amid online banking outage .

How One Outrageous Law Turned The US Samsung Phone Recall Into A Disaster and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 13:10:00 +0000

How One Outrageous Law Turned The US Samsung Phone Recall Into A Disaster
Yesterday, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a statement warning consumers to stop using the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, even if they’d gotten a replacement, because the phones are still overheating and causing fires. Thankfully, Samsung was OK with the CPSC’s statement — because if the company didn’t like it, the statement wouldn’t have been released. Illustration by Sam Woolley from a photo by Getty Images Because of Section 6B of the Consumer Product Safety Act, added by..
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Tile Slim and Tile Mate

Gadget Guide Tile has officially launched in Australia. Tile is a Bluetooth tracker and companion app that helps people find lost possessions such as keys, wallets, purses, cars, bags, luggage and more. Tile is a tiny white square that pairs with a smartphone or tablet to become a homing companion for lost things. Users can simply open the app and ring any item that is in Bluetooth range or see its last known location on a map. Tile also works in reverse, allowing consumers to ring t..
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Obama sets sights on Mars by 2030

US President Barack Obama said the nation is relying on private industry to find ways to make the "giant leap" to Mars, with human missions on the horizon by the 2030s. Picture: Jim Watson.US PRESIDENT Barack Obama said this week the nation is relying on private industry to find ways to make the “giant leap” to Mars, with human missions on the horizon by the 2030s.The US president’s announcement confirmed a longstanding agreement to partner with commercial companies on future missions to deep sp..
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Vodafone conducts live 5G trial

Vodafone conducts live 5G trial with nokia, heralding the potential of new technology.MOBILE service provider Vodafone Australia conducted a live public 5G demonstration Wednesday in conjunction with Nokia and the University of Technology, Sydney.The next generation technology is not expected to be rolled out for years to come but it holds the promise of supporting a dramatically more digital dependent world. The future of 5G was described as a fundamental leap forward by Vodafone Chief Technolo..
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Bureau of Meteorology hacked by foreign spies in massive malware attack, report shows

Bureau of Meteorology hacked by foreign spies in massive malware attack, report shows Updated October 12, 2016 09:13:14 A foreign power managed to install malicious software — known as malware — on the Australian Bureau of Meteorology's computer system to steal sensitive documents and compromise other government networks, an official cyber security report has revealed. Key points:Malware popular with "state-sponsored cyber adversaries" found on BOM computersSecurity co..
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Telstra ramps up fight with Vodafone

With more than four months until a decision will be reached, the battle over mandated mobile roaming will involve plenty more mud slinging.TELSTRA has stepped up its attack against possible regulation of mobile roaming charges, warning that the move would hurt profits and network investment across regional Australia. “Why would anyone invest in maintaining or upgrading their regional networks when they can hitch a ride on someone else’s network and there is no longer any competitive differentiat..
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Hundreds of ancient human footprints have been discovered near an African volcano

Researchers have dated an ancient and incredibly rare collection of footprints on the mudflats beyond the Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano in Tanzania. There are more than 400 footprints at the site, thought to have been left between 5,800 and 19,100 years ago. By knowing more about when these ancient footprints were committed to the dirt near the village of Engare Sero, it gives scientists a unique opportunity to figure out how these early African Homo sapiens might have lived and travelled. Some of ..
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Stack Overflow puts a new spin on resumes for developers

Stack Overflow, the community site best known for providing answers for all of your random coding questions, also has a thriving jobs board and provides services to employers looking to hire developers. Today, the team is expanding the jobs side of its business with the launch of Developer Story, a new kind of resume that aims to free developers from the shackles of the traditional resume. As Stack Overflow VP of Community Product Jay Hanlon told me, in working with potential employers, the te..
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Google Pixel: Devices are a dangerous distraction from the new AI interface

Analysis There was a distinct whiff of the retro about Google’s launch of its Pixel smartphone. Exclusives with selected large mobile operators; yet another attempt to create a unified Android experience; even the clear focus on Apple as the primary competition – all these should be issues of the past. "Premium is a very important category," Hiroshi Lockheimer, head of Android, said in an interview. "It’s where Apple is also very strong. Is there room for another player there? We think so." Thi..
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Samsung just bought a potential Siri-killer from the guys who originally created Siri .	NASA vs. aliens: Is Hillary Clinton planning another secret lunar space war? .
Scientists discover new 'rainbow' Cape York graceful tree frog .	National Australia Bank apologises to customers amid online banking outage .

Great white cull a 'waste of time' says abalone diver - The West Australian and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 11:39:00 +0000

Great white cull a 'waste of time' says abalone diver - The West Australian
Angela Pownall - The West Australian on October 16, 2016, 6:22 am A veteran abalone diver who has survived 13 face-to-face encounters with great whites says culling would not stop shark attacks along the WA coast. Marc Payne, who has been diving off WA’s south coast for 27 years, believes juvenile and sub-adult great whites are responsible for the increased number of attacks in WA in recent years.Mr Payne, who has helped WA Fisheries with shark tagging, said satellite tag ev..
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150 countries sign new Climate Change deal

150 countries sign new Climate Change deal
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NASA Is Helping Space Travel Companies Develop A New Economy In Orbit

NASA is abandoning its position in low Earth orbit and diverting federal funds toward a manned Mars mission, which opens up room for commercial space companies hoping to establish a new economy above our planet. To help make the transition, NASA is allowing private companies to add their own modules to the International Space Station and two industry leaders are preparing to launch their own habitats into orbit. NASA is moving from the development stage to the demonstration stage as it tests te..
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Tassie's disappearing forests

IT was one of the world’s great marine ecosystems. Stretching hundreds of kilometres along the eastern coastline of Australia, it provided shelter to a multitude of fish, algae and crustaceans and for many divers was considered a must-see spectacular. But this year a massive underwater heatwave smashed it into oblivion.This is not the Great Barrier Reef, but its southern equivalent; an underwater jungle that in the middle of last century ran the length of Tasmania’s East Coast. The trees, often ..
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Ancient swordfish skeleton unearthed in northwest Queensland

QLD: The bones of an ancient three-metre long swordfish-like predator were found by holidayers. The rare skeleton of a 100 million-year-old fish with a swordfish-like head and monstrous teeth discovered near Richmond.Two Queensland families holidaying in the remote outback town of Richmond have together uncovered an exceptionally rare skeleton of a 100 million-year-old fish with an incredible swordfish-like head and monstrous teeth. The discovery was made initially when the Johnst..
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Ancient wingless wasp, now extinct, identified as one of a kind

Ancient wingless wasp, now extinct, identified as one of a kind By Xinhua Preserved in 100-million-year-old amber, this ancient wasp without wings lived at the base of trees while dinosaurs wondered around above it. It is the only known specimen in a newly-created family of Hymenoptera. (Xinhua/Oregon State University) / MB.COM.PH SAN FRANCISCO — Researchers have identified a parasitic wasp without wings preserved in 100-million-year-old amber from what is now the Hukawng Valley in My..
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Spidey sense: Jumping spiders can hear a shriek from across the room

In a spider's world, visuals and vibrations reign. These arthropods keep an eye out – or eight, in the case of jumping spiders – for predators and prey. They also sense how close another animal is from how its movement vibrates the floor, wall, or web where the spider rests.But arachnids might have another trick up their hairy sleeves: sound.Scientists thought spiders were only able to pick up on noises within just a few feet of their bodies. But new research suggests one species of jumping spi..
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China Amps Up Space Program in Race to Challenge US

BEIJING — If the U.S.-Soviet space rivalry helped define the second half of the 20th century, China's drive to become a space superpower looks set to mark the first half of the 21st. On Monday local time, China is set to launch a Shenzhou-11 into orbit from an isolated military launching pad in Inner Mongolia. Mission commander Zhai Zhigang waves a small Chinese flag shortly after climbing out of the Shenzhou VII spacecraft 215 miles over the Earth. The astronaut floated in orbit for..
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Labor's 'manic desire to oust Brandis' .	Kardashian sisters cancel public appearances .
FFA's dream start to the week that will define the future of the A-League .	Man dies, twin survives as ute rolls down embankment into Victorian river .

Labor's 'manic desire to oust Brandis' and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 09:45:00 +0000

Labor's 'manic desire to oust Brandis'
Brandis denies misleading parliament1:56Attorney-General George Brandis has rejected claims he misled parliament amid a high-level legal dispute. Attorney-General Senator George Brandis will come under fire this afternoon when Labor moves an urgency motion. Picture: Kym SmithDanielle Le Messurier, with AAPNews Corp Australia NetworkLIBERAL-National Party Senator Ian Macdonald says Labor has politicised the bitter feud between the Attorney-General and Solicitor-General due to an “insatiable” des..
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Tiahleigh Palmer's foster family turn on accused killer father

Julene and Joshua Thorburn will testify against Tiahleigh Palmer's accused killer Rick Thorburn, according to their lawyer.The dramatic development was revealed outside Beenleigh Magistrates Court on Monday, after Julene, 54, and Joshua, 20, were represented in court on charges relating to the alleged murder of the 12-year-old foster child in October last year. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Tiahleigh 'forever an angel' Paraglider stuck in tree ..
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NT to wait two more years for PET scanner

Lucy Hughes JonesAustralian Associated PressTerritorians suffering cancer have been told they'll have to wait up to two years to get a PET scanner, six years after its was first promised.Incoming NT Health Minister Natasha Fyles revealed the new timetable on Monday, saying she was confident it would arrive despite being promised by both sides of federal politics since 2010.Positron emission tomography (PET) scans are used to detect and track cancer, heart disease, epilepsy and other neurological..
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Perth Anglican Archbishop steps down

Greg RobertsAustralian Associated PressRoger Herft has stepped down as Anglican Archbishop of Perth just over a month after admitting to the royal commission into child sexual abuse to badly letting down victims.Archbishop Herft said he had decided after consulting widely in recent weeks that it was in the best interests of the Perth diocese that he step aside.Archbishop Herft is the highest-ranking casualty so far of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, which..
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Pyne adviser hired to man phones: Credlin

A senior ministerial adviser who quit over his part in the "budgie nine" scandal was initially hired to answer phones and do some diary work, Peta Credlin says.Former prime minister Tony Abbott's chief of staff said she would have thought that Jack Walker, 26, wasn't up to the position he eventually filled, policy adviser to defence industry minister Christopher Pyne.Mr Walker and eight friends attended the F1 Grand Prix in Sepang, Malaysia, celebrating Australian Daniel Ricciardo's win by stri..
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Australia likely to see a rise in cyclone activity after record low season: BoM

Last year's unusually quiet cyclone season will make way for a more stormy summer ahead with abnormally warm waters set to fuel more tropical tempests, the Bureau of Meteorology says.Separately, Sydney's run of mild weather has a few days to run after temperatures on Monday reached almost 12 degrees above average. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide More cyclones this summer Paraglider stuck in tree Kingsford Smith Drive a crawl Todd..
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Gable Tostee: Mobile phone records argument between Warriena Wright and accused murderer

Gable Tostee: Mobile phone records argument between Warriena Wright and accused murderer Updated October 10, 2016 20:33:34 Part of a recording between Gable Tostee and the woman he is accused of murdering, detailing alleged moments of violence and expletive-ridden conversations before her fatal fall from his Gold Coast apartment balcony, has been played to a court.Tostee today pleaded not guilty to murdering New Zealand tourist Warriena Wright on the Gold Coast in Augus..
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Man dies after one punch attack in South Brisbane

A 48-year-old man has died in hospital after a one-punch attack in South Brisbane on Saturday morning.The victim died from his injuries in the Princess Alexandra Hospital on Monday afternoon and detectives were still searching for his attacker. Police have released an image from CCTV footage of a man they want to speak to. Photo: QPS Media Police released vision of a man who might be able to help with the investigation. He was described as about 170cm with short dark hair, wearing black ..
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Mt Druitt motorcycle crash kills one youth, seriously injures another

Mt Druitt motorcycle crash kills one youth, seriously injures another Updated October 10, 2016 17:34:23 Police say their "absolute priority" is identifying two youths and notifying their families after one was killed and another seriously injured in a motorcycle crash in Sydney's west this morning.NSW Police Acting Assistant Commissioner Matt Appleton said police spotted the two young males on an unregistered trail bike on Carlisle Avenue, Mt Druitt about 11am today."Th..
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Same-sex marriage: Labor MP Susan Lamb makes emotional call for legislation in maiden speech

Same-sex marriage: Labor MP Susan Lamb makes emotional call for legislation in maiden speech Updated October 10, 2016 19:31:27 A federal Labor MP has fought back tears while calling for same-sex marriage during an emotional maiden speech to Parliament.Susan Lamb defeated former Coalition minister Wyatt Roy to win the seat of Longman in Queensland.She reflected on becoming a mother while still a teenager and praised her family — including her four sons — in the speech.B..
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Scientists discover new 'rainbow' Cape York graceful tree frog .	National Australia Bank apologises to customers amid online banking outage .
Super only part of retirement plan:Grattan .	Sunshine Coast teen parties spiral out of control .

Kardashian sisters cancel public appearances and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 10:59:00 +0000

Kardashian sisters cancel public appearances
KENDALL and Kylie Jenner and Khloe Kardashian have axed a number of planned public appearances. The reality TV siblings have decided to call off some upcoming signings in the wake of their sister Kim Kardashian West's recent traumatic ordeal in Paris, where she was held up at gunpoint in her hotel room and robbed of millions worth of jewels. A source told Access Hollywood: "Due to recent events and ongoing security issues, all signings have been cancelled." This comes after it was re..
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Crash highlights need for traffic lights

Pitt Rd resident of 18 years Rob White said this morning's crash was just one of 20-30 accidents he's reported to Moreton Bay Regional Council during the past six months. The driver of the ute travelling south on Burpengary Rd appears to have collided with a sedan turning onto Burpengary Rd from Pitt Rd. Queensland Ambulance Service said the man in the ute was treated on the scene for abdominal pains before being transported to Caboolture Hospital, while one of the two passengers from t..
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Don't get rage over this little list

THERE'S been a lot of discussion recently about road rage. While I reckon it's disgusting behaviour, I worry that no time or energy is being put into highlighting the other forms of rage which are seriously impacting on our daily life. So as a service to readers (because that's the sort of guy I am) I've put together a list of lesser-known rages which you can take to dinner parties and bring up in conversation so people think you're really smart. Sleep rage: This has nothing to do wit..
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Sam's Stargazer born from living a dream

SAMANTHA Connew is chairwoman of the Royal Sydney Wine Show, wine-making consultant to some successful wineries and a respected voice for gender equality in the industry.She has also fulfilled a dream of moving to Tasmania, buying her own vineyard and making her own wines, Stargazer. Her wines are for people who look up and follow their own star, just like Sam.Riesling, 2016Single vineyard, Coal River Valley. Jumping with green apple, fresh pine mulch, lychees and deep lemon citrus. A deli..
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Suns running out of trade options

AFL: Gold Coast won't head into the official trade period as enthusiastically as it may have done.The Suns will be one of the busiest clubs over the next two weeks, but sadly for them the list of available midfielders has been diminishing by the day.The Suns are currently loaded with picks in this year's draft - numbers 4, 8, 22, 23, 25 and 28 - as a result of previous trades involving the likes of Charlie Dixon and Harley Bennell.They are set to receive more first-round selections for Dion Pre..
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How to get edible treats in your backyard

THE middle of spring is yet another wonderful time for gardeners. Plants are smothered in fresh foliage and flowers, many fruit trees show the promise of their summer harvest and the vegie patch is humming. Beautiful blueberries If home-grown freshly picked blueberries sound tempting then it's time to find a spot at your place for a blueberry bush or two. Blueberries generally prefer warm days and cool nights but there are now varieties available to suit a range of climates (including w..
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Wilson still in hunt at Quiksilver Pro France

SURFING: Julian Wilson was set to resume his Quiksilver Pro France campaign on Sunday night, conditions permitting, after forging through the middle rounds with some mixed displays.The 27-year-old won his crunch round three clash against Brazilian Alejo Muniz 15.43 to 10.93 at the Quiksilver Pro France to keep his Championship Tour world title hopes alive.It was an impressive display in 1-2m surf."I just attacked it as much as I could and I wasn't afraid of falling off and (was) a little bit mo..
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Coast couple hitched in fairytale wedding

AS A librarian at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Rebecca McNeil thought it fitting to theme her wedding to beau Max Heath around their fairytale love story. A special leather book held their wedding rings at the ceremony at Tiffany's Chapel, Maleny, on April 28 this year. Each of the 40 guests received a miniature book - handmade by the bride - of Rebecca and Max's journey through friendship discovered with the help of online dating, to courtship and love. Rebecca and M..
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LISTEN: Dad laments a broken system in powerful interview

THE father of Julie Hunter, 49, opens up about her life, her disease, and the push to allow people with terminal illnesses to die with dignity. Julie took her own life shortly before her fiftieth birthday, when the pain of living with multiple sclerosis became unbearable. Simon Wischer spoke to the Daily's Damian Bathersby ahead of an Exit International meeting in Sunshine Beach last month, held in honour of Julie's death. "As parents we would have tried to talk her out of it if w..
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Air strike kills more than 140 mourners at funeral in Yemen

AN AIR strike has killed at least 140 people and wounded more than 500 after it hit a funeral hall packed with mourners in Sanaa, Yemen's capital. The death toll is one of the largest in any single incident since a Saudi-led alliance began military operations to try to restore President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi to power following his ousting by Houthis rebels in March 2015. The acting health minister in the Houthi-run administration, Ghazi Ismail blamed "Saudi aggression" for the strike..
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Super only part of retirement plan:Grattan .	Sunshine Coast teen parties spiral out of control .
Good news: people with acne appear to be protected against the signs of ageing .	Storm forward Jordan McLean's return from injury a boost for NRL finals charge .

FFA's dream start to the week that will define the future of the A-League and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:32:00 +0000

FFA's dream start to the week that will define the future of the A-League
It was a dream start to the week that may define Australia's football future as Football Federation Australia received a perfectly-timed boost to its sales pitch for the A-League.A record crowd, bumper TV audience and near impeccable spectator behaviour kicked-off one of the most important weeks in the game's history as the governing body enters the next stage of discussions on the new broadcast deal. More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide Flares again lit at Sydn..
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Live: The 2016 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000

WILL Davison and Jonathon Webb prevailed by the closest competitive margin in race history to win the 2016 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000.Davison pipped Shane van Gisbergen and Alex Premat in a thrilling finish to the 161-lap race, the winning Tekno Autosports car running dry of fuel as it came out of the last corner.Nick Percat and Cameron McConville came home third.Jamie Whincup’s Bathurst 1000 hoodoo struck once again.The six-time Supercars champ was involved in a controversial collision with ..
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Australian rugby has a growing debt to the Pacific Islands

Fresh on the heels of the Pacific Islands Round in the NRC and Bill Pulver's hugely significant comments about the three-year residency rule for eligibility, the big performances of Fiji's Samu Kerevi and Tonga's Lopeti Timani against the Pumas at Twickenham held extra significance. Kerevi was destructive throughout, with the Pumas unable to get any real grasp on his powerful mid-section. And he just kept going, busting through defenders until the final minute.The Wallabies really don't have a ..
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The mail: Dwayne Dunn and David Hayes happy to share spoils of victory

It was a red-letter day at Caulfield for the Hayes family training partnership and top jockey Dwayne Dunn, who landed, respectively, a four-timer and a hat-trick.Dunn scored his first group 1 double and the Hayes yard picked up a group 1 with perhaps Australia's most improved galloper, He's Our Rokki, who got through late under Dunn's urgings to take out the Toorak Handicap. More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide Winx secures 12th straight win Winx exten..
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Rosberg in Japanese win, increases F1 lead

Nico Rosberg has won the Japanese Grand Prix to increase his Formula One championship lead to 33 points over Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton. Australia's Daniel Ricciardo finished in sixth place at Suzuka on Sunday as Rosberg clinched his ninth season victory and 23rd overall as he made the most of the pole position. Rosburg topped the podium from Ricciardo's Red Bull's teammate Max Verstappen and Hamilton who had won the previous two Suzuka races. The results of Rosberg and Hamilton allowed M..
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Central Coast Mariners' comeback against Perth Glory shows there is steel in the team

There is a beating heart at Central Coast Mariners after all. Nobody enjoyed last season's humiliating fall from grace for the 'little club that could', so Saturday night's epic comeback in Perth was a welcome sign of recovery. Sydney FC beware.In a 10-team, equalised league, having a team as abject, as woeful, as heartless, as the Mariners were last season isn't supposed to happen. But it did, and in the build-up to the new campaign all the language coming out of Gosford was about regaining so..
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Melbourne Victory injuries: James Troisi out for a month with broken collarbone, Marco Rojas in doubt

Melbourne Victory will be without one of their key forwards for next weekend's blockbuster derby against Melbourne City, with James Troisi sidelined for the next month with a broken collarbone.And Victory's attacking stocks will be further diluted if Marco Rojas, the Kiwi international, cannot take any part in the clash either. More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide Late goal rescues ten man Brisbane Nick Kyrgios wins Japan Open Flares again li..
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Will Davison wins Bathurst 1000 after Jamie Whincup causes late crash in dramatic race

Will Davison wins Bathurst 1000 after Jamie Whincup causes late crash in dramatic race Updated October 09, 2016 18:29:41 Holden's Will Davison and Jonathan Webb have won the 2016 edition of Bathurst 1000 after a fiery, dramatic finish.On a day where the Great Race remembered Peter Brock 10 years on from his death, Davison finished ahead of championship leader Shane van Gisbergen and Nick Percat to clinch a second title on Mount Panorama.It came after a late, dramatic th..
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Holdsworth first out of 1000

Lee Holdsworth is the first casualty of the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, his Commodore unable to continue after dropping to seven cylinders at the start of the race.A broken rocker forces Preston Hire Racing to retire after completing just two laps.Holdsworth was devastated after qualifying 15th for the enduro. He is paired with Karl Reindler throughout the Pirtek Enduro Cup. “Nothing worse than starting your day like that,” he said. “Good jump off the line and … it felt like I was driving ..
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The Bullets are back, and other talking points from NBL Round 1

The Brisbane Bullets have bounced back into the NBL with a bang, taking two wins from their first two games in physical, tight encounters that they were never able to fully control but rather, ground out wins and found a way to get the job done. While it will leave the Bullets on top of the ladder, that doesn’t matter all that much when you consider there are still 18 rounds to go. What does matter is the way the Bullets won, and who they beat. Both the Perth Wildcats and Sydney Kings are expec..
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Super only part of retirement plan:Grattan .	Sunshine Coast teen parties spiral out of control .
Good news: people with acne appear to be protected against the signs of ageing .	Storm forward Jordan McLean's return from injury a boost for NRL finals charge .

Man dies, twin survives as ute rolls down embankment into Victorian river and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 13:53:00 +0000

Man dies, twin survives as ute rolls down embankment into Victorian river
A man lost his twin brother when the ute they were travelling in rolled down an embankment in West Gippsland last night.Twin brothers Mark and Dale Lewis were driving down Evans Road in Bunyip about 9.30pm when Mark lost control of the vehicle.The ute tumbled seven metres down an embankment and landed in a river. The ute rolled at least seven metres, authorities said. (9NEWS) Dale, who was a passenger, escaped with only minor injuries while his brother’s body was pulled from the river around si..
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Qld community in shock after funeral crash

Melissa GrantAustralian Associated PressAn indigenous community is struggling to cope after a car crashed into a house where mourners were gathered in far north Queensland, killing a woman and injuring 25 others.Police say the tight-knit Kowanyama township is in shock but banding together as nine people remain in hospital with serious injuries.It's alleged a man drove a council-owned vehicle through the front of the home as about 50 people gathered to view the body of a woman, believed to be his..
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71yo dies after mobility scooter hit in SA

An elderly Adelaide man has died four days after his mobility scooter was struck by a car in the northern suburb of Parafield Gardens. The 71-year-old was hit on Monday afternoon when crossing Salisbury Highway and died in hospital on Friday, police said. His death takes the state's road toll to 68 compared to 74 at the same time in 2015.
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Political timebomb: Baird's greyhound ban backlash

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Repeat offender involved in juvenile detention centre fires

Repeat offender involved in juvenile detention centre fires Updated October 08, 2016 17:52:18 Juvenile detainees at Perth's Banksia Hill detention centre have been involved in a disturbance at the facility for the third time in five weeks, damaging a building.Police and firefighters were called to the centre at 10:00pm following reports of unrest.A Department of Corrective Services spokesman said a section of the centre was damaged by three inmates, who had gained acces..
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Woman dead, child hurt in NSW jet ski crash

Woman dead, child hurt in NSW jet ski crash Updated October 08, 2016 15:25:52 Police are trying to find out what caused a jet ski crash which left a woman dead and a child in hospital on the New South Wales mid-north coast.A boat and a jet ski collided on the Nerong Inlet at Nerong, south of Forster, about 5.30pm on Friday.A 54-year-old woman, who was driving the jet ski, was killed and her eight-year-old passenger was flown to the John Hunter Hospital in a stable condi..
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Missing 97-year-old Queensland man may be going to Sydney

A 97-year-old man reported missing in Queensland may be on his way to Sydney, police believe.Police are concerned for the welfare of Toowoomba manÂ Emile Matile, who was reported missing from Surfers Paradise on Thursday. Police are concerned for 97-year-old Emile Matile, also known as George, who went missing from Surfers Paradise. Photo: QPS Media Mr Matile, who may also go by the name George,Â was last seen at an accommodation complex in Surfers Paradise wearing a red cardigan and a s..
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Queensland to recruit more child safety workers to deal with caseloads

Queensland to recruit more child safety workers to deal with caseloads Posted October 08, 2016 15:40:39 An extra 82 new permanent child safety workers will be employed to lower caseloads in Queensland's troubled Child Safety Department. The State Government said it would spend an extra $7.8 million annually to fund the new positions. The department has been under fire since the death of 12-year-old Logan schoolgirl Tiahleigh Palmer.Her foster father Rick Thorburn was ..
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Victoria weather: Wangaratta residents return home after levee leak

Victoria weather: Wangaratta residents return home after levee leak Updated October 08, 2016 15:33:44 Residents have returned to their homes after officials managed to stabilise a levee that began to leak at Wangaratta, in northern Victoria. About 150 properties were evacuated after the Parfitt Road levee began to leak on Friday. State Emergency Service (SES) officials and volunteers worked overnight on Friday to plug the leak, incident controller Andy Gillham said...
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More women likely to have breast cancer screening after death of Rebecca Wilson

Cancer does not discriminate but community awareness of it does.The luminous trail left by sports journalist Rebecca Wilson, who died from breast cancer on Friday, will include a new march of women to screening clinics, jolted by the reminder of their mortality. Rebecca Wilson died from breast cancer on Friday. Photo: Craig Wilson Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting Australian women, with 300 cases per 100,000 women, but survival rates are high when it is detected early.The..
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Super only part of retirement plan:Grattan .	Sunshine Coast teen parties spiral out of control .
Good news: people with acne appear to be protected against the signs of ageing .	Storm forward Jordan McLean's return from injury a boost for NRL finals charge .

Samsung just bought a potential Siri-killer from the guys who originally created Siri and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 12:19:00 +0000

Samsung just bought a potential Siri-killer from the guys who originally created Siri
Samsung just bought Viv Labs, the startup behind “Viv,” a personal digital assistant that’s supposed to one-up Apple’s famed Siri in smarts, according to a press release. Notably, Viv Labs was founded by Dag Kittlaus, Adam Cheyer and Chris Brigham — three of the inventors of Siri itself. Apple bought Siri in 2010 before introducing it alongside the iPhone 4S in 2011. Thickening the plot even further, it was reported back in May 2016 that Google and Facebook had both made offers for Viv Labs ove..
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Victoria the stolen car capital of Australia

Victoria is the stolen car capital of Australia, state government and insurance industry research has found. In the 12 months to June 2016, there were more than 15,000 thefts of passenger and light commercial vehicles, by far the highest of any state or territory, according to the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council. This was a 35 per cent rise on the previous year. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Police: 'Grand Theft Auto' culture behind attacks ..
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Browser Trends October 2016: Microsoft Edges Downward

In September, we discussed whether the browser wars are over. October’s StatCounter browser statistics provide further evidence for a slow-down … Worldwide Desktop & Tablet Browser Statistics, August to September 2016 The following table shows browser usage movements during the past month. Browser August September change relative Chrome 58.44% 58.89% +0.45% +0.80% Firefox 13.96% 13.66% -0.30% -2.10% IE11 7.52% 7.68% +0.16% +2.10% oldIE 2.30% 2.13% -0.17% -7.40% Edge 2.88% 2.78% -0...
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Waves of relief after launch of NBN Co's Sky Muster II satellite

After a 24-hour launch delay, the National Broadband Network's second satellite has been successfully deployed and will soon begin providing broadband services to tens of thousands of homes and businesses in rural and remote Australia.The Sky Muster II satellite was carried aloft on board an Ariane 5 rocket decorated with the photos of 700 Australians, winners of NBN's "blast your face into space" contest. The rocket carrying Sky Muster II lifts off. The launch vehicle took off from the ..
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LG V20: Price, Release Date, Specs And Features Compared To Google Pixel

LG V20 is a lot different from the V10 and more like the better received LG G5. The LG V20 release date in September was the launch event but the phone won’t come out until later this month. The LG V20 has an Android 7.0 Nougat operating system, which is yet to be released so the LG V20 release date will follow the Google OS. Android 7.0 Nougat should start rolling out this month and multiple sources suggest that the LG V20 release date is around October 21. LG V20 will be the first phone that ..
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Jeep Renegade scores five star ANCAP rating

The Jeep Renegade has official joined the Grand Cherokee, Cherokee and Patriot in Jeep’s five star safety line up after it was awarded an overall score of 36.41 points out of 37 to give it a maximum 5 stars by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) Achieving perfect scores for the side impact and pole tests, the Jeep Renegade’s whiplash protection was also described as good - the best possible result issued by ANCAP. Critical to the Renegade’s maximum safety rating are a number of ..
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Apple Watch Series 2 Review

IntroApple has a well-deserved reputation for helping to define our expectations for what are still, to many shoppers, new product types. The iPhone showed both consumers and other handset manufacturers alike how much untapped potential there was in the burgeoning smartphone market, and the iPad helped tablets move away from their characterization as either under-equipped laptops or blown-up phones to a novel, useful form factor in its own right.After those milestones, it was only understandable..
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Google's Pixel is a challenge to other Android phone-makers, not Apple

This week we got our first (official) look at Google's new Pixel smartphones, and predictably much of the discussion has been around how they stack up to or "challenge" Apple's iPhones, and whether they're really Google's "first ever" phones or just Nexus devices by another name.While the Pixel has some obvious physical similarities to the iPhone, and while there were some playful jokes at Apple's expense during Google's presentation (free online storage, headphone jack etc), it's not necessari..
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Optus joins Australian 5G race

A Nokia AirScale base station. Supplied Singtel-owned telco Optus has joined rivals Telstra and Vodafone to announce trials for 5G services, using its 3.5GHz radio-frequency spectrum. Optus will work with Finnish telco equipment vendor Nokia to build an early prototype next year. Nokia and Optus have already conducted small-scale, closed tests in Sydney. The test used Nokia's AirScale platform and a new 5G radio for fast data speeds..
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Storm forward Jordan McLean's return from injury a boost for NRL finals charge .	Hoppa refused bail .
Great Barrier Reef: Unesco pushes for tree-clearing controls .	Fradd adds to record with Sunshine Coast double .

NASA vs. aliens: Is Hillary Clinton planning another secret lunar space war? and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 11:02:00 +0000

NASA vs. aliens: Is Hillary Clinton planning another secret lunar space war?
NASA vs. aliens: Is Hillary Clinton planning another secret lunar space war? The US presidential election candidate, Hillary Clinton, and her campaign chairman recently met an astronaut to discuss about alien life and extraterrestrials, raising speculations that another secret alien war may be planned soon. By Guneet Bhatia | Oct 11, 2016 05:02 AM EDT Alien Life in Space (Photo : Flickr) In an attempt to destroy alien base on moon, NASA launched a missile attack on moon. The attack is evident..
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Exact Sciences Corp. to Post Q3 2016 Earnings of ($0.40) Per Share, Jefferies Group Forecasts (EXAS)

Exact Sciences Corp. (NASDAQ:EXAS) – Stock analysts at Jefferies Group upped their Q3 2016 EPS estimates for Exact Sciences Corp. in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday. Jefferies Group analyst B. Couillard now anticipates that the firm will earn ($0.40) per share for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of ($0.45). Jefferies Group has a “Buy” rating and a $23.00 price target on the stock. Jefferies Group also issued estimates for Exact Sciences Corp.’s Q4..
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Schiaparelli Mars probe 'ready for all eventualities'

Image copyright ESA Image caption Artwork: Schiaparelli will cut its engines 2m above the surface and dump down The European Schiaparelli probe may have to contend with relatively dusty conditions when it arrives at Mars.The spacecraft is aiming to make a dump-down on the planet’s Meridiani Plain a week on Wednesday.US researchers have suggested sand particles could soon start lifting into the atmosphere - something they do on a regular, seasonal basi..
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Jupiter's spooky sounds: Astronauts capture sound emissions from the gas giant

When a NASA spacecraft made a full rotation around Jupiter, it captured some eerie sounds.This infrared image gives an unprecedented view of the southern aurora of Jupiter, as captured by NASA’s Juno spacecraft on Aug. 27, 2016.Credit: Photo courtesy of NASA.NASA’s Juno spacecraft is doing its rounds nearby Jupiter, helping us better understand the planet as well as the formation of our solar system. While studying the planet’s aurora, Juno also tuned into the accompanying Jovian acoustic show. ..
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Australian scientists launch jellyfish app

David SigstonAustralian Associated PressAustralian beachgoers can look forward to summer with the hope that a new app could help prevent jellyfish stings.A new Jellyfish App will contain information regarding jellyfish locations and identities, as well as first aid treatment.The App is the brainchild of Australian Marine Stinger Advisory Services director Lisa-Ann Gerswhin, who came up with the idea over a year ago as two fisherman friends constantly picked her brain for information on jellyfish..
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"Space brain" could make manned trips to Mars rather forgettable

If getting to Mars isn't hard enough, scientists at the UC Irvine say that cosmic radiation could cause astronauts on deep space missions to develop symptoms of dementia. Rodent tests indicate that exposure to high-energy particles produce cases of "space brain" marked by long-term neurological damage, cognitive impairment, and diminished judgment. Radiation has long been recognized as a constant and very real threat to space travelers, which is the reason why crews on the International Space St..
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Backyard bird-watching for...

DO YOU HAVE a pair of cheeky rainbow lorikeets that like to pay you regular visits? An Australian magpie that occasionally turns up at the back step, or some cocky cockatoos that have made your deck their home away from home? This 17-23 October, during National Bird Week, it's your chance to do your bit for citizen science by recording the resident avian population close to home. In its third year, the Aussie Backyard Bird Count is an initiative of BirdLife Australia, and it provides everyday A..
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Physicists just witnessed quasiparticles forming for the first time ever

For the first time, scientists have observed the formation of quasiparticles - a strange phenomenon observed in certain solids - in real time, something that physicists have been struggling to do for decades. It's not just a big deal for the physics world - it's an achievement that could change the way we build ultra-fast electronics, and could lead to the development of quantum processors. But what is a quasiparticle? Rather than being a physical particle, it's a concept used to describe some..
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Scientists discover new 'rainbow' Cape York graceful tree frog .	National Australia Bank apologises to customers amid online banking outage .
Super only part of retirement plan:Grattan .	Sunshine Coast teen parties spiral out of control .

Scientists discover new 'rainbow' Cape York graceful tree frog and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 08:50:00 +0000

Scientists discover new 'rainbow' Cape York graceful tree frog
The Cape York graceful tree frogs usually live in trees and are hard to spot. Photo: Jodi Rowley/ABC. Amanda Hoh. Share. Tweet Share Reddit Pin EmailComment. Dr Jodi Rowley still remembers the first time she came across an unusual-looking so-called ...
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Frightening Megalodon and Great White Shark Relative Described

A relative of megalodon, the infamous, extinct megatoothed shark, has been identified by an international research team. The newly described shark, named Megalolamna paradoxodon, lived during the early Miocene epoch, some 20 million years ago. The long extinct creature belongs to a shark group called Lamniformes, which includes the modern day great white and mako sharks. Terrifying fossilised teeth, measuring up to 4.5 centimetres (1.8 inches) long, were the basis of the discovery. Megalolamna ..
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Dinosaur footprint found in Mongolia 'among world's largest'

A dinosaur footprint found in Mongolia's Gobi Desert is among the largest ever discovered, researchers say. The 106 centimetre-long, 77 centimetre-wide footprint was from a herbivorous dinosaur's left hind leg, Japan's Okayama University of Science ...
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Damselfish relocate to adapt to rising temperatures on Great Barrier Reef, scientists say

Damselfish relocate to adapt to rising temperatures on Great Barrier Reef, scientists say By Renee Cluff Posted October 05, 2016 07:26:17 Damselfish on the Great Barrier Reef will try to adapt to rising ocean temperatures by relocating, a study has found.As part of the research, a team of international scientists exposed the fish to changing temperatures in a laboratory setting.The highest was 33 degrees Celsius, similar to sea surface temperatures seen during t..
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There's A Rogue 'Mega Star' Disappearing And No One Knows Why

The 'Megastructure Star' has puzzled astrophysicists and everyday folk for over a year now, and the mystery is only getting deeper. Star KIC 8462852, known more affectionately as 'Tabby's Star', captivated people when scientists noticed the star was dimming without any explanation. So why's this weird? Well they've already concluded, this can't be due to natural causes... so naturally, cue the alien conspiracy theories. "Speculation to explain KIC 8462852's dips in brightness has ranged fr..
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The deadly pile of floating garbage visible from space

A vast swath of garbage circling the Pacific Ocean is far bigger than environmentalists predicted after aerial surveys revealed the mass to be more than 3.5 square km wide. Known as the Great Pacific garbage patch, the collection of trash consists of a variety of disused non-biodegradable waste products, including plastic bags and syringes. Dutch organisation, Ocean Cleanup Boyan, which aims to rid the oceans of plastics were shocked when they flew over the garbage mass in a modified C-130 Her..
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Bees pull some strings to spread learned skills

Apes and birds have long been known to demonstrate their intelligence by pulling a string to access food, but now researchers at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) have discovered that bumblebees can also learn the skill. Not only is this the first time insects have been seen to use this kind of strategy, but the trained bees also spread the ability throughout the colony, prompting questions about social learning, culture and intelligence in animals. The researchers began with three artifici..
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UN and Sierra Nevada team up to take non-spacefaring nations into orbit

Getting into space is hard – so much so that, nearly 50 years after we put a man on the Moon, there are still only a handful of nations with the funds and technical capabilities to launch rockets into orbit and beyond. In a move that could finally open access to space for developing countries around the world, the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) have recently announced plans for the first ever dedicated UN space mission to low-Earth orbit..
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Hope for world's most trafficked mammal

Because of its distinctive coat of hard shells, the pangolin, or scaly anteater, has been called the world's most heavily trafficked mammal. More than 1 million have been poached in the past decade, threatening the creature with extinction, according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Although a global wildlife summit last week banned all trade of pangolins, doubts remain whether that will stop their illegal traffic in Africa fuelled by growing demand from Asian consumer..
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Extinct Trees Found In The Queen's Royal Garden Aren't So Extinct

During a recent survey of trees in the Queen’s garden at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, botanists were shocked to discover the presence of two elms thought to be extinct for nearly a half century. Two “extinct” Wentworth elms have been discovered at Holyrood Palace. The free-standing tree to the right of the palace is one of them. (Image: Carol Walker/CC BY-SA 2.0) The two trees belong to a species known as the Wentworth elm, and scientists thought it had gone extinct last..
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Fradd adds to record with Sunshine Coast double .	GWS Giants snare Swifts players Kim Green, Susan Pratley for new netball league .

National Australia Bank apologises to customers amid online banking outage and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 13:00:00 +0000

National Australia Bank apologises to customers amid online banking outage

National Australia Bank (NAB) has apologised to its customers after an outage on Tuesday evening affected online banking.Customers trying to log in to online banking through the NAB app received the error message: "Sorry, something went wrong. Couldn't connect to internet banking." The error message appearing for users of NAB's smartphone app. Photo: Supplied The bank advised customers to log in using an internet browser instead, however some customers reported this still didn't work.UBa..
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This bank tribunal isn't a show trial, it's a farce

Far from being a show trial, the eagerly anticipated parliamentary banking tribunal was called out as a "farce" by one of its participants.Sadly, it was never going to be much else, given the limited amount of time made available to drill the big four bank bosses: an average of about 15 minutes for each politician. More Business Videos Previous slide Next slide Commbank attacked over suicide finding Bank chief won't sign ethics oath Are the banks 'tr..
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Woolworths petrol sale under ACCC scrutiny

ACCC chairman Rod Sims will scrutinise Woolies' expected $1.6 billion sale of its petrol station network. Nic Walker Competition tsar Rod Sims is getting set to take the microscope to an expected $1.6 billion deal by Woolworths to sell its petrol station network to an existing player in what is already a fairly concentrated market.The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chairman, for whom the petrol retailing market has long been a p..
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RBA leaves cash rate steady, mixed on housing risks

Economists looked for signs that the RBA's new governor Philip Lowe had grown more concerned about housing. Bloomberg by Jonathan Shapiro and Vesna Poljak Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has assured a smooth transition from the Glenn Stevens-era by holding the cash rate steady at 1.5 per cent, but his statement has fuelled debate about whether the central bank is quietly concerned about rising house prices.Trader..
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Quickflix snapped up for $1.3 million by US entrepreneur Erik Pence

US media entrepreneur Erik Pence has emerged as the new owner of Quickflix, after paying its administrators just $1.3 million for the streaming and subscription service. The deal was coincidentally announced the same day Foxtel revealed plans to shut down its streaming service, Presto, after joint owner Seven West Media pulled out of the project. More Business Videos Previous slide Next slide Presto video service to close Bank chief won't sign ethics oath ..
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Flood of AirBnB listings sees hosts income drop by 40 per cent

The number of AirBnB listings across Melbourne has increased 40 per cent since the start of this year, leading to a 32 percent decline in average monthly incomes for hosts.This means investors using their property for short-stay accommodation may now be getting less than they could from a long-term lease. More Property Videos Previous slide Next slide Airbnb's 10 most popular listings Rates on hold Dream homes The Block 2016: Master suite ..
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Softer month fails to dent building approvals momentum in August

The lifestyle change that has altered Australia's skyline over the past 15 years continued to drive apartment approvals higher in the year to August. Eddie Jim New dwelling approvals strengthened in the year to August as weaker monthly figures failed to dent the momentum of an industry buoyed by record low interest rates.Total approvals rose to 238,204 in seasonally adjusted terms in the 12 months to August, the highest since January's 238,213..
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Vocational loans scheme scrapped, loans to be capped under major Turnbull government shake-up

Dodgy private colleges will be banned from receiving taxpayer money and student loans capped under a sweeping redesign of the scandal-plagued vocational loans scheme by the Turnbull government.The overhaul, to be announced by Education Minister Simon Birmingham on Wednesday after being approved by cabinet Tuesday, will wipe an estimated $25 billion from federal government debt over the next decade. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide VET: a conflagration of taxpa..
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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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Being sacked can cost much more than the lost wage

This piece is produced in commercial partnership between Maurice Blackburn and Fairfax Media.It's often remarked that death, divorce and moving house are the three most traumatic events of a person's life. In my experience, having advised hundreds of clients about their rights who have lost their jobs, being sacked is on par with the other three. Reason being is we're often defined by what we do. Our sense of identity, our ability to function as a spouse, parent or friend is often completely wr..
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Hoppa refused bail .	Great Barrier Reef: Unesco pushes for tree-clearing controls .
Fradd adds to record with Sunshine Coast double .	GWS Giants snare Swifts players Kim Green, Susan Pratley for new netball league .

Super only part of retirement plan:Grattan and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 12:15:00 +0000

Super only part of retirement plan:Grattan

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics CorrespondentAustralian Associated PressAn Australian think tank has questioned whether the compulsory superannuation guarantee should be increased to 12 per cent given not all retirement savings are in super.The former Tony Abbott-led coalition government froze the super contribution at 9.5 per cent until mid-2021, after which it will gradually rise to 12 per cent by mid-2025.Under Labor it had been due rise to 10 per cent in mid-2015 and hit 12 per cent by mid-201..
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Deutsche execs to head to US - reports

Deutsche Bank executives are heading to the United States in the coming days to negotiate a settlement over a fine of up to $US14 billion ($A18 billion) for misselling mortgage-backed securities, the Frankfurter Allegemeine Zeitung reports.The potential fine, announced two weeks ago, has sent shares in Germany's biggest lender into freefall.On Friday, the stock partially recovered after a media report that the two sides were close to a settlement of $US5.4 billion.The FAZ did not cite any source..
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Sydney house price growth slows in September

6 Viret Street, Hunters Hill sold for $11 million. supplied by Larry Schlesinger Sydney's auction clearance rate rose to 84 per cent over the subdued grand final weekend but September house price figures to be released on Monday will show price growth in Sydney almost halved in the first month of spring, in what could be the first sign of some heat coming out of the market.CoreLogic's Daily Home Value Index to Septe..
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Surfers lash out at Baird's drumline plans

BALLINA surfers have lashed Premier Mike Baird’s plan to deploy so-called “smart” drumlines along the north coast’s shark-infested waters.Lennox-Ballina Boardriders Club president Don Munro yesterday accused Mr Baird of “playing Russian roulette with our lives”, saying the drumlines were ineffective and nets should be used instead.The drumlines were in place at Lighthouse Beach when a 4m great white shark badly mauled teen surfer Cooper Allen last week.media_cameraSurfer Cooper Allen was attacke..
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Donald Trump's leaked tax returns reveal $6108 salary

Oh, that ordinary American taxpayers, about whom Donald Trump professes to worry sooooo much, could get a deal like a 1995 bonanza by which the US taxman gave the Republican presidential candidate a truly remarkable gift – a deduction so massive that he quite likely paid no federal income tax for almost 20 years.It can reasonably be rounded to $US1 billion. The actual amount was $US916 million. And on the basis of three key pages extracted from Trump's 1995 tax papers and mysteriously mailed to..
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SA blackout leads to push for national energy grid upgrade

The Hon Greg Hunt MP, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science speaks at the AFR Innovation Summit. Jessica Hromas The federal and South Australian governments have called for new or upgraded connections in the national electricity grid to ensure energy security across the country, despite brawling over whether a recently closed SA coal-fired plant could have stopped the state-wide power blackout last week.Industry Minister Greg Hunt and S..
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This is what would happen if Australia halted immigration

Crowds thin in international airport arrival halls. Visa processing offices fall silent. Refugees must seek a new safe haven.Australia has closed its doors. More Entertainment Videos Previous slide Next slide 'My views may be extreme' PS: Bachelor's bumpy road to fame Amanda Knox gets the Netflix treatment Brad Pitt skips movie premiere Princess Charlotte toddles at children's party Aussie music lineup for AFL grand fin..
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Port Hedland locals feast on Pilbara property wreckage

Port Hedland's median house price has slumped 66 per cent in just four years. Erin Jonasson Port Hedland resident Craig Rowles counts himself as one of the lucky ones.He recently bought a home in the West Australian iron ore town for his young family for a staggering $810,000 less than what it sold for just four years ago.Mr Rowles, who works for Rio Tinto, and his partner, Erica, who is a teacher, bought a three-bedroom home on a 1089-square-m..
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Strong currency the RBA's rate cut problem

The strength of the Australian dollar is the one element that may prompt the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut rates soon, although most economists say there will be no more rate cuts this year.The central bank meets on Tuesday and given growth is strong, commodity prices have risen and the drag from the mining investment decline is fading, the market is pricing in close to a zero chance of a rate cut. Economists agree. The markets will be listening for any shift in tone from new RBA gover..
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GWS Giants snare Swifts players Kim Green, Susan Pratley for new netball league .	Last Ford engines built today .

Sunshine Coast teen parties spiral out of control and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 08:49:00 +0000

Sunshine Coast teen parties spiral out of control
Teenagers as young as 14 have been punched, kicked, robbed and knocked unconscious during a spate of out-of-control beach parties on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.Queensland police have increased night-time beach patrols in effort to deal with unsupervised, alcohol-fuelled parties at Wurtulla and Mudjimba. Police are concerned about teenagers's parties at Wurtulla and Mudjimba. "These parties often seem to have little or no adult supervision and anytime this happens, when you have very lar..
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SOAP BOX: Wake me up and tell me it's all over

I HAD a nightmare the other morning. Three houses with great cantilevered decks and swimming pools had been built on the vacant blocks across the road, leaning towards the windows of the bedroom where I sleep. I dreaded the noise that was going to seep across the road under the lounge room door and through the bedroom windows. My nightmare was rooted in reality. Fifteen years ago, we had cow paddocks across the road from us at Bli Bli and a cane farm over the back. And then alo..
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Retro look to stop the nation

FASHIONISTAS are touting pastel tones or bold colour blocking as the way to go to be on-trend this Melbourne Cup day. But the Beerwah Kindergarten's Melbourne Cup fundraiser lunch is throwing all that out the window in favour of a funky retro dress code. Beerwah Hotel is going back to the rocking 50s and 60s with bright rockabilly frocks, form-fitting pencil dresses and Jeff caps for the gents. The retro fashion parade on November 1 is sponsored by Poison Kandy Klothing and Memorabil..
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One Nation won't run candidate in Buderim

PAULINE Hanson's One Nation will be running candidates in the next state election right across Queensland, but she won't be contesting the seat of Buderim.On a visit to the Coast yesterday Ms Hanson hailed Member for Buderim Steve Dickson for being the first MP to invite her to his electorate."My attitude is when you've got a good member of parliament who is representing the people and who is there for the people, you don't try to get rid of them,” she said."Steve's one I won't be targeting in ..
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Mysterious lights in night sky baffle the Sunshine Coast

VIDEO TWO mysterious lights spotted in the sky above Caloundra have got the Sunshine Coast talking. Brett Anderson captured the two lights in an almost four minute long video he posted online. Mr Anderson wrote that he filmed the lights about 10.45pm. "There was no sound coming from them, and as you can see, one shot something out of itself and then stopped, while the other one crossed its path then continued on over my head and of into the distance," he wrote. Another social me..
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The people have spoken at Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2016 People's ...

The people have spoken at Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2016 People's Choice Published: 7th of October 2016 Comments: Creative Arts Lifestyle Sunshine Coast Council 1. Jandamarra Cadd pictured at his studio, photo by Eyes Wide Open Images; 2. Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2016 People's Choice Winner: Jandamarra Cadd's Radiance, 2016, oil and acrylic on canvas.An insightful artwork bridging the storytelling divide between Aboriginal and mainstream Australia has won the Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2..
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Police appealing for public assistance following a burglary at Buderim

Police appealing for public assistance following a burglary at Buderim Published: 7th of October 2016 Comments: Community Law & Safety Maroochydore police investigating the alleged break-in of a home at Buderim in September have released images of a man who may be able to assist them with their investigations. A Lindsay Street home was allegedly broken into between 9am on September 26 and 3pm on September 29, with a man gaining entry and wandering around inside the home before leaving..
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'Our daughter took her own life and we are so proud of her'

Sunshine Coast Daily ... The Sunshine Coast Daily ... revealed an Exit International meeting and workshop on the Sunshine Coast would be held in her honour.
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Students schooled in waste wisdom

Students schooled in waste wisdom Published: 7th of October 2016 Comments: Children Community Education & Schools Noosa Council Sunshine Beach State School students have fun with recycling during a recent workshop.Some of Noosa’s school students are wiser about waste and recycling having had a visit from Council’s Towards Zero Waste project officer, Emma Menzies. Since April Ms Menzies has visited eight schools to talk to the students about recycling – why it’s important and how t..
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OPINION: Melted cheese a snack from hell

opinion OPINION: Melted cheese a snack from hell IS IT just me or does everyone think nothing tastes as good as skinny feels? That's a lie, obviously. I don't think that at all, I just read it this week and I'm trying to make myself believe it. I'm four weeks in to the Sunshine Coast Daily's Kick the Kilos campaign and I thought I'd give you an update. To help me along I've joined the Pursuit Fitness 12-week challenge and it was weigh-in day on Wednesday..
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Good news: people with acne appear to be protected against the signs of ageing .	Storm forward Jordan McLean's return from injury a boost for NRL finals charge .
Hoppa refused bail .	Great Barrier Reef: Unesco pushes for tree-clearing controls .

Good news: people with acne appear to be protected against the signs of ageing and other top stories.

noreply@blogger.com (melbourne blog) — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 11:28:00 +0000

Good news: people with acne appear to be protected against the signs of ageing
It might be cold comfort for those of you struggling with bad skin right now, but a new study has found that people with acne tend to have younger-looking skin as they grow older. Comparing genetic information from women with and without acne, the study found that acne-prone women had significantly longer telomeres (or chromosome caps) than their clear-skinned counterparts, which means their cells were better protected from the deterioration that usually comes with age. "For many years, dermat..
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Big toe replaces thumb after horror workplace accident

Dean Reid kissed his wife and kids goodbye and went to work in May last year, just like any other day.But a workplace accident, in which both his hands were mangled in a roller, changed Mr Reid's life forever. Dean Reid's big toe was attached to his hand to create a new thumb. Photo: Cameron Atfield Many surgeries later, Mr Reid lost both ring fingers andÂ now has his big toe where his right thumb once was, as surgeons attempted to restore at least some function to his hands."The very fi..
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SA weather: Families check on embryos after fertility clinic generator fails in blackout

SA weather: Families check on embryos after fertility clinic generator fails in blackout By Sarah Collard Updated October 01, 2016 10:35:45 Anxious families have been calling Adelaide fertility clinics after storms across South Australia led to embryos being destroyed.About a dozen families received the distressing news their embryos, waiting to be transferred, had been compromised due to back-up generators failing during Wednesday's destructive storms and subsequ..
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FDA warns against use of homeopathic teething products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned against the use of homeopathic teething tablets and gels on Friday, citing potential risks to infants and children and prompting CVS Health Corp Inc to withdraw the products.The FDA is currently testing samples of the products and analyzing reports linking them to seizures in infants and children since 2010, the health regulator said in a statement. bit.ly/2dhHDDwCVS announced a voluntary withdrawal of homeopathic teething products following the FDA..
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Obesity rates to hit 35 per cent by 2025

Obesity rates to hit 35 per cent by 2025
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Woman sues QLD hospital and doctor for $5 million over husband's death

Brisbane man Michael Calder, 33, died while receiving treatment for viral meningitis in hospital on July 11,2014. (Facebook) A woman whose partner died after being given too much morphine is suing a Brisbane hospital and doctor for $5 million.Michael Calder, 33, died in the Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital at Chermside on July 11, 2014 after being treated for viral meningitis and repeatedly complaining of severe headaches.His partner, Andrea Young, this week filed a statement of claim in ..
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DR MAX THE MIND DOCTOR: Is this the reason the Pill is linked to depression?

Does the Pill cause depression? There is no doubt it has liberated women, allowing them to take control of their reproduction. But has this emancipation come at a cost to their mental health?Does the Pill cause depression? There is no doubt it has liberated women, allowing them to take control of their reproduction. But has this emancipation come at a cost to their mental health?It’s an alarming question for millions of women, although not a new one for doctors. The debate has been reignited th..
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Queensland's culling program is not the solution to NSW's shark problem

Sharks are back in the headlines following the attack of 17-year-old Cooper Allen off the coast of New South Wales. In response there have been renewed calls for culling and even the establishment of a commercial shark fishery. Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk offered to extend her state's shark control program to include northern New South Wales beaches. Any unprovoked shark bite is devastating for individuals and communities. Accepting Queensland's offer of increased culling in New So..
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Sunshine Coast News Review

$40m lotto dispute plays out in court and other top stories.

$40m lotto dispute plays out in court

Horror end to family's pain

Airtasker increases recommended hourly rates to above national minimum

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'Stabbed and stabbed': Bloody Moe Monday leaves one accountant dead, two injured

NSW Liberals are a 'closed shop': Abbott

Opposition quizzes Brandis on whether Gleeson was consulted on anti-terror laws draft

Xenophon: no to Abbott's hate speech call

Private Health Insurance Ombudsman report shows record complaints, driven by Medibank

'Island of despair': Australia intentionally torturing refugees on Nauru, says major Amnesty International report

Steve Blake to make NBL debut vs Brisbane and other top stories.

Steve Blake to make NBL debut vs Brisbane

North Terrace to stop 'organised support' at Victory matches - SBS

Lowe won't appeal A-League touchline ban - SBS

LIVE: Queensland v NSW Shield

Giant Whitfield reportedly in ASADA sights

Starc, Hazlewood or bust: McDermott

Watto pushed my head into the toilet: Johnson

Koroibete odd one out in Wallabies inclusions Today at 5:02 PM International

Sydney Roosters recruiter Peter O'Sullivan cops indefinite ban from NRL

In my corner: Aussie boxing roundup with Grantlee Kieza

Aust shares in for a rollercoaster week and other top stories.

Aust shares in for a rollercoaster week

Business lobby group questions sustainability of Nationals' payroll tax relief plan

Jobs and investment to flow from RAH site

Qld premier backs transport minister

Users mourn as Twitter kills quirky, beloved Vine video app

Major gas leak shut down streets

Queensland Government goes global for bio opportunities and other top stories.

Queensland Government goes global for bio opportunities

Applications open for placements in Chinese tech incubators

The plebiscite is dead!

Senate to explore Australian 'Battery-Boom' potential

Committee Profile: Andrew Pitcher, Deputy Chair

Property industry confidence in the Pitts under Labor

Fair milk price 'logos' bill throws lifeline to dairy farmers

USC stormwater research wins major award

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Apple's latest wearable tech idea: a t-shirt and other top stories.

Apple's latest wearable tech idea: a t-shirt

Holograms, 3D and a Surface PC: what to expect at Microsoft's Windows 10 event

Study finds that the universe may not be expanding at accelerating rate

Census debacle laid bare: Malcolm Turnbull to decide which heads will roll

PSN DOWN: PlayStation Network Status not working following PS4 maintenance

AAA welcomes ACCC market study

World of Final Fantasy review: Fluffy fan service done right

Toyota expands Australian, global airbag recall

Study finds strict speed limit enforcements could be detrimental to public safety

ASIC gagged on life insurance review and other top stories.

ASIC gagged on life insurance review

Fantastic agrees to $361m takeover

Passers-by nab alleged Perth bank robber

New trading hours a 'big win' for Qld

Brexit fallout sends pound to 168-year low

BHP Billiton, bank stocks send ASX lower for the week

Iron ore edges higher, but BHP, Rio hit by rating cut

The new resources boom - is the party over already?

Off-the-plan settlement risk rising, RBA warns

Keith Lamont Scott Shooting Shows Black Cops Can Be Biased Too and other top stories.

Keith Lamont Scott Shooting Shows Black Cops Can Be Biased Too

ISIS lashing people for smuggling alcohol

South Korea Reveals Plans to Assassinate Kim Jong-un to Avoid Nuclear War

Suspected passport forgers charged with hiding body in Bangkok, Thai police say

Cascade Mall shooting: people shot dead in US shopping mall

Chinese outrage over 'ugly' restoration of Great Wall

Kids in spotlight for royals' Canada tour

Labour leadership: Jeremy Corbyn wins convincing victory over Owen Smith

Get fit for summer fit with Sally Fitzgibbons: Week 5 and other top stories.

Get fit for summer fit with Sally Fitzgibbons: Week 5

'If you're reading this, it means I have died on Mt Everest'

Deception Bay man charged over robberies, assaults

Niche Medical - Service & Supply Business

Home is where the sweetheart is

South-east roads back to normal after chaotic day

Coast may allow higher buildings, more intense development

Revealed: Asian investment link to Coast sand mine

Tony Fung's secret hinterland home

Parker “better than anyone I've ever coached”