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Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Baby elephant back from the dead
An elephant calf is fighting for life at Sydney's Taronga Zoo after being born two days after zoo staff declared it had died in the womb.

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

Hundreds gather to farewell Trinity
A funeral service has been held for Bundaberg girl Trinity Bates.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Bali mastermind confirmed dead
Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has confirmed the death of one of the masterminds of the 2002 Bali bombing.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Landmark ruling opens door for bullying compo
A landmark ruling by the Victorian Supreme Court has paved the way for victims of young bullies to seek compensation.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Ministers savage 'just say no' Abbott
The Federal Government has attacked Tony Abbott for heading "the most obstructionist Opposition in 30 years", accusing him of economic sabotage and threatening payments to families.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Appeal after 'cowardly' attack on disabled tourist
The girlfriend of a wheelchair-bound man who was bashed at a railway station in Sydney's west last night has described the attack as cowardly.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Scientology 'putting lives at risk'
Australian of the Year Professor Patrick McGorry has thrown his weight behind calls for a Senate inquiry into the Church of Scientology, saying the church's teachings are putting Australians' lives at risk.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Housing finance market plummets
The combination of higher interest rates and the expiry of the boost to the first homeowners' grant has driven a big fall in housing finance in January.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Australian cares for Haiti earthquake victims
ABC Correspondent Craig McMurtrie returns to Haiti to ask how the 1.3 million homeless people will survive after emergency workers leave.
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