Whaling could hurt tourism: Carpenter

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Posted 545 days, 9 hours ago by Lizzie_P

WHALE and whale shark tourism could suffer if the slaughter of humpback whales continues, West Australian Premier Alan Carpenter says. Whale watching tour operators brought in about $45 million to $50 million a year to the state.

Shooting suspect 'out of control'

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Posted 545 days, 9 hours ago by Lizzie_P

THE parents of a fugitive bikie on the run following a Melbourne triple shooting pleaded today with their son to surrender peacefully, as police branded the alleged gunman "out of control".

Adam Voges to join Hampshire

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Posted 545 days, 18 hours ago by Bronwen

Adam Voges will get the chance to further his claims for selection in Australia's Twenty20 World Cup squad when he joins Hampshire this week.

Accused baby killer bailed after 'admissions'

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Posted 546 days, 9 hours ago by Lizzie_P

A MOTHER-of-two accused of murdering her newborn boy in a West Australian town 38 years ago has been given bail after the Perth Children's Court heard she had made "admissions" to police.

Elderly woman robbed at Perth cemetery

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Posted 546 days, 10 hours ago by KnowWell

A 66-year-old woman has been attacked and robbed at a Perth cemetery. This is disgraceful.

Inquiry launched into WA's corruption watchdog

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Posted 549 days, 6 hours ago by Lizzie_P

Western Australia's parliamentary inspector has launched an inquiry into the corruption watchdog's handling of a report involving a former government minister.

$1.3m painting stolen in NSW art heist

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Posted 550 days, 20 hours ago by Bronwen

A $1.3 million masterpiece is one of six paintings that has been stolen in a major art heist at the Art Gallery of NSW.

Got new ideas for cancer research? You could win a million dollars, if you have one!

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Posted 553 days, 17 hours ago by sylvester22

Medical researchers teamed up with hedge fund managers on Wednesday to offer a new million-dollar prize for the best new idea for cancer research in the hopes of kick-starting innovative approaches.

Minister Suicides

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Posted 567 days, 20 hours ago by teddlesruss

A Japanese minister has allegedly committed suicide. No he wasn't the Minister For Whaling Research.

Modified Crop Genes 'Jump The Species Barrier'

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Posted 568 days, 15 hours ago by Hebe

Bee populations are dying from 'Colony Collapse Disorder' (CCD) in the US and other countries. Could the cause be GM crops?

VIC GM REVIEW PANEL: NO INDEPENDENCE OR EXPERTISE

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Posted 571 days, 14 hours ago by Hebe

Premier Bracks today announces a panel to review the ban on GM canola in Victoria.

Rudd gets into trouble of his wife's workplace agreements

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Posted 572 days ago by Bronwen

A company owned by Kevin Rudd's wife underpaid workers but it was an honest mistake he says. And embarrassing, which he admits. But if it's his wife company, is he answerable? I'm not to sure.

BP and Rio Tinto eye $2bn clean coal plant in Kwinana

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Posted 575 days ago by Lizzie_P

BP and Rio Tinto are starting feasibility studies into the $2 billion coal-fired power generation project at Kwinana in Western Australia that will be fully integrated with technology to capture and store its greenhouse emissions.

Cannes Film Festival kicks off 60th year

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Posted 579 days, 20 hours ago by Lizzie_P

THE Cannes Film Festival opens today with a mix of arthouse movie making and raw star power fitting for cinema's greatest showcase, which turns 60 this year.

SLY: I’M GUILTY

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Posted 580 days, 5 hours ago by pelao6766

ROCKY star Sylvester Stallone has pleaded guilty to importing a banned growth hormone into Australia.

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