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David Hicks admits he is still suffering but Tony Abbott refuses to apologise
Sydney Morning Herald
Abbott dismisses call for apology · Hicks wins challenge to terrorism conviction. Former Guantanamo Bay detainee David Hicks says he is relieved that he has finally been declared innocent by a US military court of providing support for terrorism, but revealed ...

'Having a holiday': David Hicks airbrushes extremist past after conviction ...   9news.com.au
Daily pain a lasting legacy for Hicks, father says   SBS
Military court throws out Australian's Guantanamo war crimes conviction   Los Angeles Times
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Are you cyclone ready?
Brisbane Times
The threat of Tropical Cyclones Lam and Marcia in the Gulf of Carpentaria and Coral Sea is a warning to all small business owners in northern Australia to take some simple precautions that can help an insurance claim run smoothly. Many business owners ...

Tropical Cyclone Marcia: Storm intensifies, tracks towards Queensland coast   ABC Online
Cyclone Marcia upgraded to category 2   NEWS.com.au
Tropical Cyclone Marcia upgraded to category two as Queensland braces for ...   9news.com.au
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Riot squad, BearCat armoured vehicle rush to secure Downing Centre court ...
The Daily Telegraph
A POLICE operation at one of the city's major court complexes has been called off, after a trial that was allegedly due to be “disrupted” was adjourned. The riot squad and tactical police officers arrived at the Downing Centre complex shortly after 9am, ahead of ...

Riot squad called after armed robber 'plot'   NEWS.com.au
Police operation under way at Downing Centre court complex in Sydney   Sydney Morning Herald
Riot squad descend on Syd court complex   SBS
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Spiralling debt no legacy for your children warns Joe Hockey
The Australian
AUSTRALIANS who don't accept the need for budget savings are breaking the compact between generations, the Treasurer said in a speech in Sydney today that suggested Australia faced a serious budget problem that it would be “selfish” not to fix.
Dumping Tony Abbott has fringe benefit of ending unpopular policies   The Age
Joe Hockey has flagged further concessions to small business ahead of the ...   Business Insider Australia
Hockey steering to driverless future   The Daily Telegraph

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ABS pushes government to delay 2016 census by five years
The Australian
NEXT year's planned census would be postponed until 2021 under a proposal from the Australian Bureau of Statistics to help fund a $250 million overhaul of its antiquated computer systems. The ABS has suggested that the census be conducted once every ...

Ten reasons to love the Census   Sydney Morning Herald
Concerns national census may be axed to cut costs sparks outrage from ...   ABC Online
Tony Abbott wants to scrap the census   The Vine
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Ticket sales decline as '#boycottbali' social media campaign builds
9news.com.au
A social media campaign encouraging Australian tourists not to travel to Bali is picking up some momentum, with an online travel agent noting a decline in ticket sales to the popular holiday destination. The '#boycottbali' campaign is a response to the plight of ...

Abbott denies 'threats' over Bali Nine pair   SBS
Bali Nine: Tony Abbott denies threatening Indonesia over clemency for Andrew ...   ABC Online
Strong advocacy for Bali pair has strayed into dangerous territory   The Age
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Shipbuilder ASC chief executive Stuart Whylie says he has not asked or been ...
ABC Online
The head of Australian shipbuilder ASC has admitted he is yet to ask the Federal Government what its recently announced "competitive evaluation process" for submarines means. ASC chief executive Stuart Whylie told a parliamentary committee conducting ...

Shipbuilder ASC should be 'kicking down door' over submarine plan – senator   The Guardian
ASC in the dark on subs contract bidding   The Daily Telegraph

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Ash Wednesday in Mexico City
Reuters
Catholics in Mexico flock to churches across the country Wednesday to mark the first day of Lent. Many of the faithful gather at Mexico City's Metropolitan Cathedral to mark a 40-day period of prayer and fasting. Mexico is home to one of the world's largest ...

Christians mark start of Lenten season   Norwich Bulletin
Churches observe sacrifice of Lent   Gainesville Sun
Ash Wednesday observed   The Hindu
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