THE state government's decision to commit almost $300 million to the proposed east-west link has received mixed reviews in the ...
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MEGA GALLERY: 2013 RSPCA Million Paws Walk
NATIONAL: Dogs and dog owners from across Australia banded together on Sunday for the RSPCA Million Paws Walk.
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Indonesia lifts arrests of people smugglers
Another people smuggler has been arrested by Indonesian police in the most concerted effort in years to catch and lock ...
Rudd endorses gay marriage
Former PM changes his mind on same-sex marriage and now believes the federal parliament should legalise it.
Coalition in war of words on education
Prime Minister Julia Gillard's school funding reforms have ignited a war of words in Coalition ranks, with federal education spokesman ...
Delivery of vital drugs may be hit without funds rise: supplier
One of Australia's biggest drug providers is threatening to slow down delivery times of vital medicines if it doesn't receive ...
Liberals would throw out the limited baby bonus
An Abbott government would dump the baby bonus altogether - even the reduced, means-tested payments proposed by Labor, Joe Hockey ...
Tally room to run despite networks
The Australian Electoral Commission has confirmed that the tally room will be running for the upcoming election, despite reports that ...
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Delivery of vital drugs may be hit without funds rise: supplier
One of Australia's biggest drug providers is threatening to slow down delivery times of vital medicines if it doesn't receive ...
Suicide risk assessments 'unhelpful and unreliable'
People are being held in hospital against their will and others are missing out on the treatment they need on ...
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Is bottled water bad for you?
Siobhan Moylan finds out what's behind the fall in bottled water's popularity.
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Funds must be assured
Last week's federal budget would have buffered at least some of the chill wind that is blowing around ...
Show of the week: Free to air
Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan once described the character arc of Walter White as a journey from Mr ...
Team Ricky hits a home run
Ricky, Ricky, Ricky.
The tales told from life in a golden castle
Welshman Daniel Morden is hooked on telling stories, writes Linda Morris.
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Daily horoscopes: Monday, May 20
Read Alison Moroney's daily stars for Monday, May 20, 2013.
Fears births will be brought forward
Treasurer Wayne Swan is being urged to smooth the ''sudden death'' end of the baby bonus, due to ...
Vaccine fears could lead to 'epidemic'
More than 50 per cent of parents are worried about the safety of childhood vaccines, Australia's first national ...
Worry grows over safety of childhood jabs
More than half of Australia's parents are worried about the safety of childhood vaccines, a survey has revealed.
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Letters to the Editor, Maroondah-Yarra Ranges Weekly
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Live life to the fullest
Funerals can be wonderful celebrations of life, writer Donna Kelly shares.
Labor sets a booby-trap as it heads for the door
Trap. Wedge. Trick. Ploy. All these words have been used to describe Wayne Swan's latest federal budget.
Uni reform to hurt students
Four in five university students must work to support their studies, juggling an average of 16 hours of ...
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Travel
Beating bill shock of global phoning
Using a smartphone or tablet overseas can result in a horrendous bill, but you don't have to turn ...
Take me to the foot spa
Andrew Taylor walks the rugged coastal splendour of the Great Ocean Road.
Love Boat, a sequel
On-board the Queen Mary 2, Andrea Black discovers the passenger perks that come with being a 'Cunardist'.
Flying in terminal bliss
You don't have to have business-class lounge access to take advantage of their facilities.