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Rudd blasts dole ban proposal
Australia's Opposition Leader says cutting the dole for people under 30 would reduce the need for skilled migrants to staff mines.

<i>Harry Ngata:</i> Mature Phoenix ready for finals football
The Phoenix put on a dazzling display in front of a record crowd in Wellington last night, beating the Central Coast Mariners 3-0.

Man catches fire after stun gun is used
West Australian police have again defended their use of Tasers after a man who had doused a house in petrol caught on fire when officers used a stun gun against him.

Cricket: Pakistan crumble as Hero Harris strikes again
akistan's nightmare tour of Australia hit a new low last night as the tourists slumped to an embarrassing 135-run loss in the fourth one-dayer at the WACA Ground.

Hi, GR8 WYT here - strvng. Cn we mt 4 lunch?
Aussie scientists are using technology including SMS to keep tabs on great white sharks

Australia: Going West
Western Australia has much to offer beyond Perth and Fremantle, says Anna Vale.

Mayer chimes in on Britney lip-sync fiasco
Singer John Mayer has defended Britney Spears for lip-synching while on tour in Australia.

Golf: Danny Lee needs to 'stop over-thinking'
A fellow golf pro offers his opinions on the form slump of New Zealand's Danny Lee.