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The Treasurer has brushed off concerns about Australia's latest unemployment figures -- insisting its still remarkably low compared to the rest of the world.

After nearly three years China is dropping a ban on Aussie timber.

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Smiths is recalling a number of its chips - find out which ones 

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Federal Opposition holding roundtable to discuss better women's policies for next election. 

Truckie granted bail over horrific school bus crash in Melbourne. 

200 Australian firefighters to head to Canada to help with their worst bushfire season in decades. 

New John Farnham documentary out today. 

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle involved in scary paparazzi chase through streets of New York. 

 

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A Melbourne truck driver has been granted bail charged over a devastating bus crash -- which police say could have been avoided.

The PM admits he's disappointed next week's QUAD meeting in Sydney has been cancelled after the U-S president pulled out.

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Sad news for Falls festival fans 

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Federal Government to establish defence vocational skills and training taskforce. 

Leaders of India, Japan and United States coming to Australia next week for the Quad meeting. 

Firefighters yet to complete search of New Zealand hostel following fire yesterday. 

Vodafone to slash global workforce by 11,000. 

Jetstar promising better service and to reward good travelers with cheaper deals. 

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The P-M has ruled-out any changes to negative gearing rules, as Labor MP'spush for a housing policy overhaul.

Six people have been confirmed dead and more are unaccounted for ...  after a fire ripped through a four-storey hostel in Wellington.

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A key International credit ratings agency has maintained Australia's triple-a ranking.

 

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Online safety given boost with more funds to E-safety commissioner.

Billionaire James Packer give 7 million dollars to mental health research. 

Richmond Football Club support Voice to Parliament. 

Sandy Roberts reveals his cancer battle. 

Martha Stewart becomes oldest woman to appear as a cover girl on Sports Illustrated. 

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Residents in seven communities affected by toxic firefighting chemicals could soon receive a share of up to 132-million-dollars in compensation. 

Mortgage holders are being told to brace for two more interest rate rises this year.

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Perth ads extra Coldplay show due to high demand 

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Business groups warning of major job losses if retail workers given 7 percent pay rise. 

Communities at risk of flooding to be given more up-to-date information. 

Search for missing SA surfer to resume this morning. 

Eurovision deal for Australia on the rocks. 

Prince William already planning what he'll do differently when he's crowned King of England. 

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Sweden Crowned Eurovision Song Contest In UK City Of Liverpool 

Search Resumes For Surfer Feared Dead In Shark Attack Off South Australia's Coast 

Federal Government Condemns Neo-Nazi Protesters After Violent Clashes Outside Victorian Parliament 

And Thousands Run For Charity 

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Trade Minister Don Farrell Describes Talks With Chinese Counterpart In Beijing Overnight As 'Warm' And 'Constructive' 

PM Challenged To Support Opposition Leader's Ban On Gambling Ads 

Australian Super Overcharges Customers Tens Of Millions Dollars In Fees 

And Twitter's New Boss Unveiled 

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