NT intervention 'in need of reform'

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The decision to suspend the Racial Discrimination Act in the wake of the federal
intervention into the Northern Territory should be overturned, a report has
recommended.

Frawley to run AFL coaches association

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Former Richmond coach Danny Frawley will take over from Neale Daniher as the AFL
Coaches Association (AFLCA) chief executive.

Banks support govt's deposit guarantee

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The banking industry has applauded the government's move to guarantee bank deposits
to shore up public confidence in lenders in the face of the global financial crises
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Human remains 'found inside crocodile'

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Human remains have been found in the stomach of a crocodile suspected of taking
holidaymaker Arthur Booker in far north Queensland.

Share prices rebound ahead of bank plan

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Financial markets gave the Rudd government's three-point plan to shore up the Australian banking system a nod of approval by pushing share prices and the Australian dollar higher.

Chipperfield puts off A-League swansong

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Veteran Socceroo Scott Chipperfield is considering prolonging his European crusade to aid his 2010 World Cup ambitions.

Qld, NSW `should play in RL World Cup`

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Rugby league Immortal Wally Lewis has pushed for Queensland and NSW - not Australia - to contest the World Cup in order to make the tournament competitive.

Pensioners may get help earlier: report

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Pensioners and low income families may get an earlier than expected helping hand from the federal government as the global financial crisis bites.

Britt`s parents to seek another DNA test

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The family of backpacker Britt Lapthorne has started to plan her funeral, while also arranging for independent DNA tests to make sure a body found in Croatia is hers.

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