Canadian gold mine set to be rejected

ROMANIA'S prime minister says a special parliamentary commission is set to reject a bill that would permit Europe's biggest open-cast gold mine. Canada's Gabriel Resources has been waiting 14 years for approval for the controversial project,...

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Parliament to open with a bang

SMOKE, gunfire, oaths and speeches will mark the start of the 44th parliament when it meets in Canberra. The events of the parliament's first sitting start on Tuesday morning with a Welcome to Country and indigenous smoking ceremony. New politicians...

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Aust urged to help modernise Indon defence

AUSTRALIA is being urged to support modernisation of Indonesia's military so that its capability is shaped in a way that suits our interests. In a new Australian Strategic Policy Institute study, ASPI analyst Benjamin Schreer says that could include...

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Slack emails, ignored calls hurt business

ETIQUETTE queen June Dally-Watkins isn't the only one who's concerned about emails eroding that personal touch - business leaders awarding contracts feel the same way. A failure to return phone calls, a poorly written email and not setting aside...

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Australia ranks 21st for organ donation

ORGAN donation in Australia is way behind the world leaders, according to international rankings that place the country at 21st. Spain is the world leader, and France, the US, UK, Belgium and Norway are among the countries with higher proportions...

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Indon VP sidesteps rows at Perth lecture

TENSE political relations between Australia and Indonesia have been put to one side as Indonesian Vice-President Boediono outlined his vision for the future of his country in a speech in Perth. In a lecture hosted by his former University of...

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Daleks to invade Buckingham Palace

THE Daleks will descend on Buckingham Palace next week at a reception to mark the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who. Doctors past and present will join the Countess of Wessex, wife of Prince Edward, for a special celebration of the BBC's long-running...

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