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Putin has much to fear from Moscow's charismatic mayoral candidate

Last week, Alexei Navalny, the recently convicted Russian opposition blogger, lawyer and candidate for the post of mayor of Moscow, posted a provocative item on his site.

Abbott trips may not be fatal

Rudd, Abbott seek to freeze Greens out

A new bid to shut the Greens out of Parliament will ensure that Australia will not be led by a minority Government in coalition with the minor party.

Abbott: Sex gaffe a 'daggy dad moment'

First it was 'exuberance', now Australia's Opposition leader says his "sex appeal" gaffe was due to a "daggy dad moment."

Gwynne Dyer: Spying mess will change internet

The standard internet routing protocol sends messages not by the shortest route, but by the fastest and least congested, writes Gwynne Dyer.

Environment could be the sleeper

While Australia's election debate continues to whirl around the economy, there is a sleeper in the campaign.

NZ academics losing race for cash

New Zealand's leading universities and academics are behind international competitors when it comes to attracting cash from business, a new comparison shows.

Leaders' debate fails to inspire

As Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Opposition leader Tony Abbott campaigned in Sydney and Melbourne yesterday.

Beattie on comeback trail in Queensland

He claims to be the underdog, but as one of Queensland's most popular Premiers, Peter Beattie has the best chance of winning the marginal seat of Forde.

Fisherman 'pawn' in Spain's fight

The Spanish skipper of the fishing boat at the centre of a diplomatic spat threatening to rupture relations between Spain and Britain has said he feels "used" by his Government.

Murdoch turns his news arsenal on Labor

The beast is back. Rupert Murdoch, the Australian-born naturalised American media billionaire, is out to get Labor with a sledgehammer.

Editorial: Personalities dominate Aussie poll

Editorial: Australia is set for an interesting election in less than a month, with polls giving an indication of just how close Sept 7's federal election will be.

MP would like to forget red, red wine

Fonterra fined for China price fixing

Fonterra said it had been fined $900,000 following the conclusion of a review by Chinese authorities into the pricing of dairy products in the people's republic.

Greg Ansley: Election candidates bring battle to cyberspace

It used to be dodgy pamphlets and misleading how-to-vote cards.

Fonterra on notice in China

China will not tolerate another slip-up from Fonterra, with the dairy giant caught up in its third contamination scare there since 2008, says a marketing expert.