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Google News Australia - Australia Nelson leaps to defence of Costello - Sydney Morning Herald Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:09:56 GMT WA today Nelson leaps to defence of Costello Sydney Morning Herald - 42 minutes ago Federal Opposition Leader Brendan Nelson has leapt to the defence of former treasurer Peter Costello after he was mocked as "spineless" for failing to ever seize the Liberal leadership. Labor launches withering attack on 'smiling predator' Peter Costello The Australian Rudd blames 'smiling predator' Costello for economic woes ABC Online The Age - Melbourne Herald Sun - The Australian - The Australian all 419 news articles Sex slave appeal overturned - NEWS.com.au Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:15:39 GMT Sex slave appeal overturned NEWS.com.au - 2 hours ago By Melissa Iaria and Paul Mulvey A BROTHEL owner who enslaved five Thai women and forced them to work to pay off debts has had her appeal against conviction overturned. Sex slave convictions upheld Sydney Morning Herald High Court reinstates former brothel owner's sex-slavery conviction Melbourne Herald Sun ABC Online - ABC Regional Online - The Press Association - Monsters and Critics.com all 47 news articles 'Buck-toothed rapist' hunt: man charged - Sydney Morning Herald Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:08:17 GMT LIVENEWS.com.au 'Buck-toothed rapist' hunt: man charged Sydney Morning Herald - 3 hours ago Police hunting the so-called "buck-toothed rapist" in western Sydney have charged a 22-year-old Rooty Hill man over a string of sex offences. Identity of alleged sex attacker suppressed ABC Online Charges laid in 'bucked-tooth rapist' case NEWS.com.au Blacktown Advocate - Fairfield Champion - LIVENEWS.com.au - NSW Police Online (press release) all 86 news articles Garrett changes tune on uranium - NEWS.com.au Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:56:01 GMT Garrett changes tune on uranium NEWS.com.au - 56 minutes ago By Cathy Alexander Now the federal environment minister has changed his tune, approving a major expansion of Australia's smallest uranium mine. Greens condemn SA uranium expansion ABC Online Govt approves expansion of Beverley mine Sydney Morning Herald Reuters all 27 news articles Russia says uranium deal unaffected - Sydney Morning Herald Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:24:57 GMT Russia says uranium deal unaffected Sydney Morning Herald - 1 hour ago Russia is arguing that the current troubles in Georgia shouldn't affect a deal it has struck to buy Australian uranium. Conservationists are urging the federal government to reconsider the deal, struck by the former Howard government last year, ... Smith, Russian ambassador meet over rebel provinces ABC Online Stephen Smith calls in Russian ambassador over Georgia The Australian NEWS.com.au - The Canberra Times - Radio Australia - ABC Online all 45 news articles ABC News: Top Stories Iemma to push through new power plan Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:17:00 +1000 New South Wales Premier Morris Iemma has announced he is intending to push on with a form of electricity privatisation after a tumultuous day in State Parliament. Obama's nomination makes history Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:27:00 +1000 Barack Obama made a surprise appearance at the Democratic convention as his place was cemented in history as the first African-American presidential nominee of a major United States political party. Rudd uses capital spending to fend off economic fire Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:41:00 +1000 Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has seized on a stronger than expected rise in private capital investment to fend off an attack from the Federal Opposition. ASEAN ends with Aust, NZ free trade deal Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:07:00 +1000 South East Asian nations have concluded talks with Australia and New Zealand on a comprehensive free trade deal, they said in a statement. Fairfax staff to strike over job cuts Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:44:00 +1000 The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) says journalists at several Fairfax newspapers, including the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and the Australian Financial Review have agreed to go on strike until Monday. NEWS.com.au | National Breaking News Garrett changes tune on uranium Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:50:00 GMT PETER Garrett used to rock out to anti-nuclear tunes. Cast members mourn Priestley Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:42:00 GMT CAST and crew of the TV series All Saints have been "stricken with sadness" following the shock death of actor Mark Priestley. Ambos back hospital death claims Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:29:00 GMT THE union representing Queensland's ambulance officers has backed claims that elderly patients may have died while waiting for attention in overcrowded Queensland public hospital emergency wards. Jurors told to ignore Mokbel name Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:15:00 GMT JURORS in the drug trial of Tony Mokbel's older brother have been warned not to judge him on his name. Plan for giant trucks revealed Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:31:00 GMT Giant B triple trucks could soon be rumbling across Victoria under secret plans to bulk up the state's major freight corridors. ABC News: Politics Stories Downer to meet Palestinian leaders Wed, 27 Jun 2007 08:19:00 +1000 Foreign Minister Alexander Downer is due to meet the Palestinian leadership later today as part of a two-day trip to the Middle East. New development makes cars redundant Wed, 27 Jun 2007 08:19:00 +1000 A Council in north-west Sydney says it is proposing a new housing development that will reduce the number of cars on the road by providing easy access to public transport. Mental health body calls for overhaul of services Wed, 27 Jun 2007 08:16:00 +1000 A peak mental health body says it is time for a major overhaul of how Queensland's mental health services are delivered. NZ to slap fresh sanctions on Fiji Wed, 27 Jun 2007 08:06:00 +1000 The New Zealand Government is today expected to announce tougher sanctions against Fiji's interim administration. MI6 accused of Russian spy bid Wed, 27 Jun 2007 07:46:00 +1000 Russia has accused Britain's MI6 intelligence service of trying to recruit a Russian national as a spy.

Weather - Interstate Cities Forecast Australian Bureau of Meteorology - forecasts issued at 1639 on Thursday the 28th of August 2008 PERTH Few showers. Min 8 Max 18 Saturday Fine. Cloudy. Min 5 Max 17 Sunday Shower or two. Min 4 Max 18 Monday Fine. Partly cloudy. Min 5 Max 19 ADELAIDE Evening showers. Min 8 Max 18 Saturday Showers. Min 9 Max 15 Sunday A few showers. Min 9 Max 14 Monday Shower or two. Min 7 Max 16 MELBOURNE Fog then fine. Min 6 Max 18 Saturday Rain developing. Min 9 Max 18 Sunday Rain easing to showers. Min 11 Max 16 Monday Shower or two. Min 7 Max 15 HOBART Fine. Min 5 Max 16 Saturday Mainly fine. Min 6 Max 17 Sunday A little morning rain. Min 8 Max 16 Monday Shower or two. Min 6 Max 14 CANBERRA Fine, partly cloudy. Min 1 Max 15 Saturday Fine. Cloud increasing later. Min 0 Max 17 Sunday Rain periods. Min 7 Max 15 Monday Clearing shower. Min 3 Max 14 SYDNEY Shower or two. Min 9 Max 18 Saturday Fine. Min 9 Max 20 Sunday Cloudy. Showers developing. Min 13 Max 19 Monday Becoming fine. Min 11 Max 18 BRISBANE Shower or two Min 12 Max 22 Saturday Mostly fine Min 12 Max 23 Sunday Mostly fine Min 13 Max 24 Monday Rain at times Min 14 Max 23 DARWIN Fine, mostly sunny. Min 22 Max 34 Saturday Fine, mostly sunny. Min 22 Max 34 BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition Bill Clinton hails Barack Obama Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:19:25 GMT Bill Clinton resoundingly endorses Barack Obama, who is formally nominated by US Democrats as their presidential candidate. Social factors key to ill health Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:25:36 GMT Social factors - rather than genetics - are to blame for huge variations in ill health and life expectancy, a report concludes. House prices 'fall 10.5% in year' Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:42:19 GMT UK house prices are down 10.5% on a year ago, the first annual double-digit fall since 1990, the Nationwide says. Hacker loses extradition appeal Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:43:49 GMT A Briton accused of hacking into secret Nasa military computers loses his appeal against extradition to the US. £100m appeal to keep Titian works Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:38:56 GMT Two UK galleries are hoping to raise £100m to buy a pair of paintings by Italian Renaissance artist Titian - estimated to be worth £300m. Latest News - Yahoo!7 News PM confident about economic policy (AAP) Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:45:12 +1000 Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says he remains confident the federal government has the policy settings right to deal with the challenges facing the economy. PM defends broadband project delays (AAP) Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:42:12 +1000 Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has defended the lack of progress in building a national broadband internet network. Age and SMH journos go on strike (AAP) Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:35:33 +1000 Journalists at Fairfax newspapers including The Sydney Morning Herald and Melbourne 's The Age have voted to strike until Monday over job cuts and pay. Iemma's power sell off goes to vote (AAP) Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:33:32 +1000 NSW Premier Morris Iemma will sell off part of the state's electricity sector under an alternative proposal that does not require parliament's approval. Gillard defends plan to sack teachers (AAP) Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:20:13 +1000 The prime minister might be facing some "argy-bargy" with unions over his plan to rank schools, but it appears the states won't provide too much angst. NEWS.com.au | The Other Side Diana's wedding cake sells for $2000 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:53:00 GMT A PIECE of wedding cake saved from Prince Charles's marriage to Lady Diana Spencer 27 years ago has sold at auction for $2138. Hot seats could fry away fatherhood Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:29:00 GMT MEN who enjoy heated car seats should beware, for they may also be frying away their chances of fatherhood, research finds. Old woman heads down baggage chute Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:29:00 GMT AN elderly woman misunderstood instructions while checking in at Sweden's main airport and was whisked down a baggage chute after she placed herself instead of her luggage on the belt. Robbers in a hurry steal cakes, not cash Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:30:00 GMT TWO armed gunmen will be just laughing (not) when they realise they risked their lives for a bag of cakes, not half a million dollars. No, really, it's Hari Puttar, not Harry Potter Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:44:00 GMT THE Hollywood studio behind the hit Harry Potter movies is suing the makers of a Bollywood children's film Hari Puttar - A Comedy of Terrors.

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