Aussie students among world's best: OECD

HIGH school students in Australia have entered a rare category - they are among the world's best academic all-rounders. OECD data shows that more students in Australia achieve high levels in maths, reading and science than their counterparts...

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Hugh Jackman to pick up top film awards

HUGH Jackman is set to be honoured with two top awards at film festivals in Switzerland and Spain next month. The X-Men star will receive the Golden Icon Award at the Zurich Film Festival, where he will also present his new film Prisoners in...

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Rudd reiterates: get out of Syria

PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd has reiterated his warning for Australians to get the hell out of Syria. the situation in Syria is continuing to evolve and Australia, which is to chair the UN Security Council from Sunday, remains in close consultation...

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Aust troops alleged to have cut off hands

ALLEGATIONS that Australian special forces soldiers cut the hands off at least one dead Afghan insurgent are reportedly the subject of an internal defence investigation. Australian Defence Force (ADF) chief General David Hurley revealed in May...

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NSW taxi fares won't increase

TAXI fares in NSW won't be increased for another year, but they will then have to go up to cover the rising costs of operating a cab. "Holding fares at their current level is only sustainable for 12 months at the most, as taxi costs including...

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Paladin to boost production and sell mine

URANIUM miner Paladin Energy plans to boost production and push ahead with the partial sale of its Namibia mine after more than doubling its full year loss to $US420.9 million. The company managed to achieve its 2012/13 production targets but...

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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare raises forecast

FISHER & Paykel Healthcare Corp, which makes breathing masks and respirators, has raised its earnings forecast as new products boost sales and widen margins. Fisher & Paykel profit is likely to be $NZ90 million ($A79.11 million) to $NZ95m...

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Coalition makes pledge to unemployed

THE long-term unemployed would receive a $6500 bonus if they can find and keep a job for two years, under a plan launched by Opposition Leader Tony Abbott. Mr Abbott also used an election campaign visit to the NSW Central Coast to announce a...

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Seven shares fall on gloomy outlook

Seven Group Holdings reported a net profit of $486 million for the 2012/13 financial year. Source: AAP SEVEN Group Holdings shares have fallen almost 10 per cent as the company foreshadowed a massive drop in full year earnings due to a downturn...

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Aust 'nastier than Taliban' on refugees

A PROMINENT human rights lawyer has compared the major political parties to the Taliban as he endorsed the re-election of Australian Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young as an alternative voice on refugees. Speaking to reporters alongside Senator...

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Abbott pledges trustworthy government

OPPOSITION Leader Tony Abbott has appealed to Labor and Australian Greens voters to give his team a chance to form government, saying Labor doesn't deserve the nation's trust. Mr Abbott was addressing the Liberal and Nationals party faithful at...

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Man critical after Sydney hotel fall

A man is in a critical condition after he fell out a hotel window in Sydney's CBD, police say. Source: AAP A MAN is in a critical condition after he fell out a hotel window in Sydney's CBD. Paramedics were called to the hotel at Albion...

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