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Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Zoo trumpets baby elephant's first steps
A baby elephant has remarkably taken its first steps at Sydney's Taronga Zoo despite being declared dead in his mother's womb on Sunday night.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Foil insulation to be removed from homes
The Federal Government has announced that the owners of 50,000 homes fitted with foil insulation will have the choice to have it removed or have a safety switch installed.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Bullied girl hopes court win helps other victims
A teenager says she hopes a landmark court decision allowing her to seek compensation for being bullied will help other victims in the future.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

The hidden victims of Mexico's femicide
When Rubi Hernandez realised her 14-year-old daughter Iris was missing, she did not wait the mandatory 72 hours before going to the police.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Much to lose if friendship falters: SBY
Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has told the Australian Parliament that the two countries are stakeholders in a common future, with much to lose if the relationship falters.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

ABC chair criticises climate change coverage
ABC chairman Maurice Newman has attacked the media for being too willing to accept the conventional wisdom on climate change.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Family farewells Trinity with balloons and butterflies
A funeral service has been held for Bundaberg girl Trinity Bates.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Indonesian police confirm terrorist's death
Indonesian police say DNA tests have confirmed that one of the masterminds of the 2002 Bali bombing has been killed.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Teens held over disabled man's bashing
Police have arrested a second person over the brutal bashing of a wheelchair-bound man in Sydney's west last night.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Bligh, Beattie 'unaware of secret payment'
The Premier of Queensland, Anna Bligh, and the state's former leader, Peter Beattie, have both given evidence at a corruption trial in Brisbane.
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