Defence chief tips fresh wave of reform

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SYDNEY (AAP) - New Australian defence chief General David Hurley has tipped a fresh wave of reforms following the current series of reviews, including those launched after the so-called "Skype scan

Two dead in Qld plane crash

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SYDNEY (AAP) - Aug. 18 - Two men have died in a light plane crash in central Queensland.
The plane left Emerald airport at 3pm (AEST) on Wednesday and did not return.

Brisbane airport protests 'every Monday'

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SYDNEY (AAP) - A pay dispute involving cleaners and security guards at Brisbane Airport is set to escalate with the union planning to take action every Monday morning.

Girl clung to mum's leg as dog attacked

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MELBOURNE (AAP) - A four-year-old girl was clinging to her mother's leg as she was mauled to death by a pit bull mastiff dog which ran into their house.

Forrest comment prompts watchdog complaint

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SYDNEY (AAP) - Mining magnate Andrew Forrest's comment that young Aboriginal girls in the Pilbara are offering men sex for cigarettes has prompted a complaint to Australia's human rights watchdog.<

Airport delays expected with DAFF strike

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SYDNEY (AAP) - Passengers on inbound international flights face delays on Friday as Quarantine staff down tools after pay talks with the government broke down.

Coonan departs proud of political 'firsts'

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SYDNEY (AAP) - Former Howard government minister Helen Coonan has announced she's quitting politics and declared she's proud to have been the first woman to hold a federal treasury portfolio.

Riewoldt pleased with Saints' AFL form

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SYDNEY (AAP) - Aug. 17 - The only AFL numbers that really count right now for St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt are wins and losses.

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