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New Zealand'Xmas Scrooges' fight caregiver-pay rulingThe Ministry of Health is to appeal a court ruling that parents caring for disabled adult children are eligible for financial support.22 Dec 04:30 PM
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WorldBritain looks to ban anti-Islam pastorBritain is considering banning far-right United States pastor Terry Jones from travelling to the UK.13 Dec 04:30 PM
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WorldAustralian Greens force gay marriage back on agendaPrime Minister Julia Gillard now has no chance of avoiding a further, divisive, debate on gay marriage.22 Nov 04:30 PM
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WorldGay couple banned from school danceA 16-year-old girl has claimed discrimination after her private Australian school banned her lesbian partner from the ball.10 Nov 04:30 PM
EmploymentReport: Women lose boardroom gainsWomen are losing some of the gains they have made towards workplace equality, the Human Rights Commission says.07 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldWinston Churchill: Not his finest hourWinston Churchill is rightly remembered for leading Britain through her finest hour - but what if he also led the country through her most shameful hour?27 Oct 04:30 PM
