O'Farrell seeks Barangaroo hotel change

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SYDNEY (AAP) - NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell has called on Barangaroo developer Lend Lease to show goodwill and scrap plans for a controversial harbour hotel in waters off the Sydney project.

Cyclone-hit bananas returning to shops

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SYDNEY (AAP) - Cyclone-hit banana farms in north Queensland have begun shipping to supermarkets again, but consumers will have to wait a few more weeks for prices to drop.

Vic couple survive as truck destroys home

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SYDNEY (AAP) - An out-of-control semi-trailer reduced the home of a Victorian young couple to splinters, destroying everything but the room where they were sleeping.

Wake's ashes to be scattered in France

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SYDNEY (AAP) - The war dead buried in and around Montlucon will be joined by one of their bravest comrades next spring.

Asylum seekers treated for dehydration

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SYDNEY (AAP) - Three asylum seekers on Christmas Island who were scheduled to be deported to Malaysia have been treated for dehydration after refusing meals.

Overhaul sought for aged care

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SYDNEY (AAP) - Older Australians would contribute up to $60,000 for the cost of their aged care and face "uncapped" charges for nursing-home accommodation under a proposal being considered by the f

Shares hit again as global worries mount

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SYDNEY (AAP) - An upbeat appraisal of the Australian economy and more soothing comments from the treasurer failed to stem another ugly drop in share prices as the US credit rating cut fuelled worri

Missing Vic teen found on mountain

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SYDNEY (AAP) - Aug. 07 - A 13-year-old girl scout has been rescued after spending 30 hours missing in freezing conditions in a Victorian national park.

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