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Kevin Rudd often uses F-word at work, claims book
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is a foul-mouthed MP, who often launches into expletive-ridden rants in his office, claims a new book. ANI
13-year-old teen lands job at NYs top modelling agency
Maddison Gabriel, who provoked outrage and international headlines when she was picked as the face of last years Gold Coast Fashion Week at age 12, has now been signed by a top New York modelling agency. ANI
Last Oz govt always took Dr Haneef as guilty
Quoting confidential documents which were released on their demand, the lawyers representing Dr Mohamed Haneef, of Indian origin, have said that the previous John Howard government in Australia never considered the possibility of him not being involved in terrorism, a charge which was leveled against him last year. ANI
Oz court reserves ruling on access of documents in Dr Haneefs case
The Commonwealth Administrative Appeals Tribunal in Brisbane reportedly reserved its ruling today on an application from the lawyers representing Indian doctor Mohammad Haneef to access certain documents which immigration officials had refused to provide. ANI
Close, Howard, Curry, Hansen to Receive 29th Annual Common Wealth Awards
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Ex-Oz PM Howard honoured with 54,000 dollars
Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard has been gifted with a cheque of 54,300 Australian dollars by an American financial services firm for his role in promoting Australia as an economic power house. ANI
Rudd raises eyebrows with salute to Bush
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has been caught on film saluting U.S. President George W. Bush, but he says the incident was just a joke. ANI
Downer barred two Indian nuclear scientists from Australia
Former Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer barred two Indian nuclear scientists from entering Australia on health and character grounds and over fears that they would learn information to assist Indias weapons of mass destruction program. ANI
Close, Howard, Curry, Hansen to Receive 29th Annual Common Wealth Awards
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Muslim students in Australia want classes to fit in with prayer timings
International Muslim students, predominantly from Saudi Arabia, have asked universities in Melbourne to change class times so they can attend congregational prayers. ANI
Melbourne terror group discussed killing ex-PM Howard
A Melbourne-based terrorist group reportedly discussed plans to assassinate former Australian Prime Minister John Howard. ANI
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