Billabong considering new deal

THE board of troubled clothing retailer Billabong is considering a rival refinancing proposal to the deal it recently reached with a US private equity firm. The company plans to take a loan of $US300 million from a consortium led by Altamont...

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Rudd offers UN Australian support on Syria

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has offered Australia's support within the United Nations for a full investigation into events in Syria. (Pic: Lyndon Mechielsen) Source: Supplied PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd says the United Nations has Australia's...

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Chinese civil rights leader arrested

ONE of China's most well-known civil rights advocates has been formally arrested on charges of disrupting public order, as Beijing cracks down on grassroots efforts to build a civil society that may challenge its rule. Zhang Qingfang, a lawyer...

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Coalition extends lead in new Nielsen poll

THE coalition appears to have extended its lead as the federal election campaign passes the halfway mark. The latest Fairfax-Nielsen poll, to be published on Saturday, shows Labor's primary vote has dropped two points in the past fortnight to...

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Synthetic drugs found in Sydney shop

A WESTERN Sydney convenience store is under investigation after synthetic drugs were found in the shop. NSW Fair Trading officer raids found 115 bags of synthetic cannabis at the Five Star Handy Mart in Campbelltown. Fair Trading Commissioner...

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Tas Labor MP caught in medals furore

Tasmanian Labor MP Geoff Lyons has apologised for claiming he was awarded a prestigious medal. Source: AAP A TASMANIAN Labor MP who questioned an opponent's military record has admitted he incorrectly listed his own medals in election material....

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WikiLeaks Party candidate quits

WikiLeaks Party candidate Leslie Cannold has resigned over a dispute over preferences. Source: AAP THE WikiLeaks Party's star candidate Leslie Cannold has quit over a dispute over preferences, and more candidates could follow. Dr Cannold,...

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PM Rudd kicks off televised forum

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has kicked off the second formal leaders' debate in Brisbane. Source: AAP PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd says it's time for "straight talking" about the future of Australia. Mr Rudd was first to speak at the second...

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