Monday, August 22, 2016

Guerilla protesters leave Malcolm Turnbull speechless in the ballroom and other top stories.

  • Guerilla protesters leave Malcolm Turnbull speechless in the ballroom

    Guerilla protesters leave Malcolm Turnbull speechless in the ballroom
    Malcolm Turnbull had barely got through his predictable declaration that  Australia needed a clear economic plan to secure its future; the high-powered audience was happily digging in to the remains of its luncheon dessert, a chocolate confection with icecream … when the whole enterprise turned to custard.At the tables reserved by the Committee for Economic Development (CEDA) for the media, chairs were tossed back and earnest young people leapt to their feet, shouting. More News Vid..
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  • 'The gloves will be off': political threats issued as tree clearing reform hits hurdles

    'The gloves will be off': political threats issued as tree clearing reform hits hurdles
    'The gloves will be off': political threats issued as tree clearing reform hits hurdles Updated August 17, 2016 17:20:43 Queensland's deputy premier has vowed to pursue land clearing reform, even if the controversial legislation currently being debated in parliament fails. Farm lobby group AgForce responded by saying it would target Labor-held regional seats if the government fails to outlaw tree clearing in its first term in office. "In terms of this parliament what we..
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  • Just over half of Australian households have completed the census

    Just over half of Australian households have completed the census
    More than half of Australian households have completed the census, the Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed, more than a week after the nationwide survey was launched and then shut down for 40 hours following an attempted cyber-attack.Just over five million have now been submitted online or in paper form, up from the 2.3 million completed on August 9 before the site went down. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Was the census attack Australian? ..
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  • Long Tan: Vietnamese authorities cancel 50th anniversary commemoration event

    Long Tan: Vietnamese authorities cancel 50th anniversary commemoration event
    Long Tan: Vietnamese authorities cancel 50th anniversary commemoration event Updated August 17, 2016 19:27:46 There are concerns for the mental health of Long Tan veterans who have returned to the site of their famous battle, after a last-minute decision by the Vietnamese Government to cancel tomorrow's 50th anniversary commemorations.Veterans' Affairs Minister Dan Tehan said he was bitterly disappointed with Vietnam's decision to cancel tomorrow's commemorations at Lon..
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  • AVOs against Salim Mehajer likely to be resolved, court told

    AVOs against Salim Mehajer likely to be resolved, court told
    The dispute over an apprehended violence order that forbids controversial property developer Salim Mehajer from contacting his estranged wife is "likely to be resolved", a court has heard.Mr Mehajer and his wife, Aysha April Learmonth, who rose to fame when their elaborate wedding shut down a Sydney street a year ago, did not appear in the Downing Centre Local Court when the interim AVO was briefly mentioned on Wednesday. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Salim..
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  • CFA dispute: Victorian volunteer firefighters win bid to halt workplace deal vote

    CFA dispute: Victorian volunteer firefighters win bid to halt workplace deal vote
    CFA dispute: Victorian volunteer firefighters win bid to halt workplace deal vote Updated August 17, 2016 16:25:22 Victorian volunteer firefighters have won a bid to delay a vote on a controversial Country Fire Authority (CFA) workplace agreement. Key points:Dispute to be heard in Supreme Court on September 22CFA says it will defer its vote on workplace agreement until court decisionVFBV welcomes decision, saying their issues need to be heard A Victorian Supreme Court..
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Missing Toowoomba boys found after 65-kilometre taxi ride .Missing Toowoomba boys caught taxi and bus before disappearance .
How Toowoomba's busy 000 call centre operates .Hike in value of poison property .

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