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88 Aussies suspected of swine flu
Authorities are searching for 22 Australians who were on the same flight as NZ students who have tested positive to swine flu.

Authorities are searching for 22 Australians who were on the same flight as NZ students who have tested positive to swine flu.

Richard Pratt dies in Melbourne aged 74
Billionaire packaging king Richard Pratt has died in Melbourne aged 74 following a battle with prostate cancer.

Billionaire packaging king Richard Pratt has died in Melbourne aged 74 following a battle with prostate cancer.

Sydney tops in quality of life
Sydneysiders enjoy Australia's best quality of living, but better conditions can be found across the Tasman, a survey shows.

Sydneysiders enjoy Australia's best quality of living, but better conditions can be found across the Tasman, a survey shows.

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    Unions mark lives lost in workplace

    Unions will hold memorial services around Australia today in honour of people who've been killed in workplace accidents.

    Bird convicted of reckless wounding

    Former NRL star Greg Bird has been convicted of recklessly wounding his girlfriend and of lying to police.

    Former NRL star Greg Bird has been convicted of recklessly wounding his girlfriend and of lying to police.

    Speed limit on Fraser island dropped

    The Queensland government has announced the speed limit on Fraser Island will be lowered immediately from 100 to 80 kph.

    Power restored to Sydney CBD blackout

    Power has been restored to Sydney's CBD after the third major blackout in less than two months.

    Power has been restored to Sydney's CBD after the third major blackout in less than two months.

    Teen taser incident under investigation

    West Australian police are under investigation for using a taser 'stun gun' on a teenager while he was driving a stolen van.

    West Australian police are under investigation for using a taser 'stun gun' on a teenager while he was driving a stolen van.

    Brisbane airport tests for swine flu

    Up to six people have been escorted from a Qantas plane at Brisbane airport after showing flu-like symptoms.

    Qld on alert amid 14 suspected flu case

    Queensland has activated its pandemic plan alert with 14 suspected cases of deadly swine flu in the state's southeast.

    Jobless rate likely to soar

    A leading economic forecaster has warned the unemployment rate is set to soar beyond eight per cent by the end of next year.

    Pratt charges withdrawn

    Prosecutors have dropped criminal charges against dying billionaire Richard Pratt due to his ill health.

    Prosecutors have dropped criminal charges against dying billionaire Richard Pratt due to his ill health.

    Union calls for urgent swine flu meeting

    A trade union has called for an urgent meeting with airlines to discuss what systems are in place to protect staff from swine flu.

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