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'Vigilante litigation': Adani mine decision was appalling, says Brandis
Sydney Morning Herald
Attorney General George Brandis wants changes to the country's flagship environmental protection laws to prevent cases such as the recent decision to set aside approval for the Australia's largest coal mine. Senator Brandis said he was "appalled" by ...
Same-sex marriage: Attorney-General George Brandis says 'society must own ...   The Australian
Cabinet to debate gay marriage in bid to end the fighting   The Australian Financial Review
Government in disarray? 'Nonsense'   NEWS.com.au
Sky News Australia
The Guardian
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ABC Online

Yarra Glen car crash claims life of 16yo son of Brett Ratten, two others ...
ABC Online
Police say it is an "absolute miracle" that two teenagers survived a high-speed car rollover at Yarra Glen, east of Melbourne, which has claimed the life of the son of Hawthorn Football Club assistant coach Brett Ratten. It's an absolute miracle that ...
Cooper Ratten was killed in the Yarra Glen crash. Source: Supplied   Herald Sun
Son of Hawthorn assistant coach Brett Ratten killed in Yarra Glen car rollover   The Age
Teenage son of former Carlton coach Brett Ratten dies in car accident   9news.com.au
Sky News Australia
SBS
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Sydney Morning Herald

Auburn deputy mayor Salim Mehajer's 'must-see' pre-wedding video
Sydney Morning Herald
If one's wedding is to include fireworks, a convoy of 50 luxury cars, a plane towing a message of congratulations and four helicopters, one cannot skimp on the pre-wedding video. The groom, Salim Mehajer, understood this. So the young deputy mayor of ...

2015-08-16 Australia Health

ABC Online

Expecting mothers shun vegies: study
Yahoo7 News
Expectant mothers are shunning their vegies, but still believe they're eating well, says an Adelaide university study. Fewer than 10 per cent of pregnant women eat enough vegetables, grains and lean meats, according to research by the University of ...
Pregnant women not following nutrition guidelines   NewsMaker (press release)

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Sky News Australia

No jab, no play in Vic childcare, kindy
Sky News Australia
Kids who aren't fully vaccinated will no longer be allowed to go to childcare or kindergarten in Victoria under a proposal by the state government. The proposed law will close a loophole that makes an exemption for parents who choose not to vaccinate ...
Unimmunised children to be banned from kindergartens under Victorian plan   The Guardian
'No jab, no play' for childcare, kinders   The Advertiser
New 'no jab, no play' vaccination laws to be introduced in Victoria   ABC Online

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ABC Online

Experts reject Jacqui Lambie's suggestion for mandatory ice treatment
ABC Online
Forcing ice addicts into treatment does not necessarily work and there are proven alternatives available, addiction specialists say. Addiction specialists like Dr Nadine Ezard have responded to the emotional plea of senator Jacquie Lambie, who has ...

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NEWS.com.au

Man dies after stroke in hospital toilet
NEWS.com.au
A MAN who had a stroke and spent 20 hours unconscious in a Sydney hospital toilet before he was found, has died. The man went to the Royal North Shore Hospital on Monday for an appointment in the outpatient clinic, and when he failed to present himself ...

2015-08-16 Australia Science

Business Insider Australia

Tony Abbott says Australia's target for carbon emissions is 'the best in the ...
Business Insider Australia
The new goal — down from the previous 30% — was hailed by Prime Minister Tony Abbott who said the government's objective was to put jobs and growth first, but came under fire from the Climate Change Authority. The CCA said Government could adopt ...

2015-08-16 Australia Sports

NEWS.com.au

End of an era as All Blacks send off six veterans in style
TVNZ
The All Blacks have bounced back after last week's loss to the Wallabies with an emphatic 41-13 win over the Australians to send off six of their veterans in style, in their last ever Test match at home. All Blacks veterans reflect on final Eden Park ...
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen confirms Waisake Naholo ready for third RWC game   Stuff.co.nz
McCaw says a stylish goodbye   Irish Independent
Thrashing Wallabies no World Cup pointer, says All Blacks' coach   Bangkok Post
Parkes Champion-Post
Sportal.com.au
Radio New Zealand
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The Australian

Australian Steve Crook belts Ashes tourists for 142, batting for Northampton
The Australian
An Australian made a century in the tour game at Northampton, but he was playing for the other side in a match that continues the sorry course of this Ashes campaign. Steve Crook, batting at No 7 for Northampton belted an undefeated 142 from 96 balls, ...

2015-08-16 Australia Entertainment

Herald Sun

Deputy mayor Salim Mehajer's lavish wedding crashes street 1:24
Herald Sun
Cannot Contact Server. Please upgrade your Flash Plugin. Lavish Salim Mehajer wedding 2:00. Play video. http://cdn.newsapi.com.au/image/v1/. Deputy mayor Salim Mehajer and his beautiful bride dance in the sunshine at their wedding. News Corp ...

2015-08-16 Australia Technology

Sydney Morning Herald

What's next for YouTube as Google reorganises?
Sydney Morning Herald
Google stunned the tech world last week when it announced the launch of Alphabet, a parent corporation designed to allow the continuation of what CEO Larry Page calls "smaller bets" for better innovation. In the process, many speculative ventures were ...

2015-08-16 Australia Business

Times LIVE

Yuan move has global impact from SA to US
Times LIVE
A man walks past an advertisement promoting China's renminbi (RMB) or yuan, U.S. dollar and Euro exchange services at foreign exchange store in Hong Kong, China, August 13, 2015. Image: TYRONE SIU REUTERS ...

2015-08-16 Australia Australia

Sydney Morning Herald

'Vigilante litigation': Adani mine decision was appalling, says Brandis
Sydney Morning Herald
Attorney General George Brandis wants changes to the country's flagship environmental protection laws to prevent cases such as the recent decision to set aside approval for the Australia's largest coal mine. Senator Brandis said he was "appalled" by ...
PM wants separate gay marriage vote   The Australian (blog)
Cabinet to debate gay marriage in bid to end the fighting   The Australian Financial Review
Government in disarray? 'Nonsense'   NEWS.com.au
The Guardian
Bloomberg
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ABC Online

Missing Queensland teenager Tiffany Taylor's boyfriend says he did not know ...
ABC Online
The boyfriend of a missing pregnant teenager says he had no idea she was offering sexual services for money on internet dating sites. Tiffany Taylor, 16, was five months pregnant when she was last seen leaving the motel she was living in to meet Rodney ...

2015-08-16 Australia World

The Hindu

Chinese officials say death toll from Tianjin blasts rises to 112, with 95 missing
Washington Post
TIANJIN, China — Chinese officials say death toll from Tianjin blasts rises to 112, with 95 missing. Copyright 2015 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. world ...
China blasts death toll rises to 112, with 95 missing - Xinhua   Daily Mail
China explosions: Toll rises and toxin fears grow after 'sea of fire'   The Independent
China blasts toll rises to 112: State media   AsiaOne
Times of India
Bloomberg
CNN
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Channel 4 News

40 Migrants Found Dead in Sea Rescue
New York Times
ROME — The crew of an Italian Navy ship that responded to a distress call on Saturday morning from a boat carrying hundreds of migrants discovered the bodies of more than 20 people piled on top of one another in the boat's hold, Italian officials said.
40 migrants suffocate on overcrowded boat off Italy   Times of India
'40 Migrants Die In Mediterranean'   The Guardian Nigeria (satire) (press release) (blog)
At least 40 migrants die off Libyan coast   Xinhua
Daily Times
Channel News Asia
Huffington Post
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CNN

China, Koreas slam Japan over 'no apology' for WWII
Times of India
TOKYO: Japan marked the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II on Saturday under criticism from China and South Korea, which said nationalist PM Shinzo Abe failed to properly apologize for Tokyo's past aggression. In a move likely to further ...
Abe's new phrases give statement unique voice   AsiaOne
Japan marks end of WWII from China, S Korea   The News International
Japan's emperor strikes more apologetic tone than Abe over second world war   The Guardian
The Independent
The Star Online
New York Times
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Reuters

Britain says to protest to Ecuador over Assange asylum
Reuters
LONDON Britain said on Thursday it would make a formal protest to Ecuador over its decision to provide asylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in its London embassy and so prevent his extradition to Sweden over alleged sex crimes. "Ecuador must ...

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