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Shifting boundaries

Shepparton will sit in the political seat of McEwen at the next federal election under proposed changes to Victoria's election boundaries announced yesterday. In a report released by the Redistribution Committee of the Australian Electoral Commission, the current division of Murray would be... Full Story

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» Hopefuls cut from similar cloth
» Supportive, but after details
» Stone number one | 2 Photos
» Brother settles after train smash
» Facebook's feedback | 3 Photos
» Hinch to take case to High Court | 1 Photo
» Retrospective design | 4 Photos
» Charity starts with home | 1 Photo
» Look out for phone scam

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SECOND CRACK Star footballer speaks about his depression again to make sure he's helping others

Rochester footballer Guy Campbell appreciates life more than most. The 28-year-old has battled depression for the best part of a decade throughout a decorated football career that includes a one-year stint on the Sydney Swans' rookie list in 2005. That was also part of the period where his mental... Full Story

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» Young Bear gets crack at seniors | 2 Photos
» Daniel takes late shot to show talent | 1 Photo
» Absence disturbs South's intensity
» Destiny in Ingham's hands | 1 Photo
» Plenty of incentive to make top return
» Hayden makes his mark | 2 Photos
» Mansfield's mission | 1 Photo
» Tough ask for desperate Dogs | 1 Photo
» Perry in doubt as Bears look to spoil party

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Letters to the editor

Labor working hard locally Patricia Moran, Shepparton The article ``Labor is weakened'' (The News, July 29) evoked many memories for me of campaigns dating back to 1992 when Bernie Moran commenced as local branch Labor Party secretary. The household was abuzz for the four-six weeks ... Full Story

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Heat is on over rates

Only a change in the funding mix would save Strathbogie Shire from financial ruin _ and doubling municipal rates paid by farmers was just tinkering at the edges _ a meeting of farmers heard last week. VFF and Goulburn Riverine Plain Responsible Planning Group encouraged the turnout at Longwood... Full Story

» Grocery price cut to imperil farmers
» Farm safety targeted
» Average rainfall chance is 50-50 | 1 Photo
» Life after the storm | 2 Photos
» The recycle dam
» Bumper crop possible | 1 Photo
» Fines await nature crims | 1 Photo
» Go camping in comfort and style | 1 Photo
» A bike with attitude | 1 Photo

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A lasting friendship

When you first meet Owen Power and Margaret Sellwood, they seem to be unlikely friends. Owen is tall and wholly cheeky. Margaret is dainty and gentle, a ``lady'', as Owen called her. But after listening to the pair swap memories of their time growing up, you realise it's these opposites that... Full Story

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» Is the oil running out? | 0 Comments
Thursday, 29th April 2010

Oil production is already declining in 60 countries. For every barrel of oil that is discovered,... More By: duncan.wade@gmail.com

» WILL THIS WAR EVER END? | 0 Comments
Sunday, 25th April 2010

EMAIL FROM: THE AUSTRALIAN MONARCHIST LEAGUEP O Box A1213, South Sydney NSW 1235, AustraliaPhone:... More By: dteas@hotmail.com

» DAWN SERVICE IS NOT A SIDESHOW | 0 Comments
Wednesday, 14th April 2010

Below is a letter to Major-General David McLachlan, State President of the Victorian Branch of... More By: dteas@hotmail.com

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» Chicken-Gate shows AFL is too sensitive | 0 Comments
Thursday, 9th April 2009

The so called Chicken-Gate (how original) video scandal that has rocked the North Melbourne... More By: The Lip

» Be careful cobbers | 0 Comments
Monday, 22nd September 2008

Remember what they say about never holding an inquiry unless you know the outcome.The same can be... More By: The Lip

» Lake view must be long term | 0 Comments
Thursday, 4th September 2008

As expected the cost and the timeline are the focus of debate over the lake but what about the... More By: The Lip

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General News

Rudd to campaign nationally 'when well'

British Airways posts $STG122m Q1 loss

AWB, GrainCorp set to merge

Macquarie says annual earnings may fall

Kevin Rudd in hospital for operation

Flash floods kill over 260 in Pakistan

Rates tipped to stay on hold - for now

Della Bosca denies parting shot at PM

Chaudhry pleads not guilty in Fiji

Broadband cable to reach 93% of premises

Killed driver unlicensed, in stolen car

iiNet to buy AAPT from Telecom NZ

Swan says he looks forward to debate

French mum confesses to baby murders

Boat capsizes in Congo, 140 dead

Technology

YouTube ups video limit to 15 minutes

iPorn potential in new iPhone

Apple launches 'magic trackpad'

Apple iPhone 4 docking in Australia

'Paul the Octopus' now an iPhone app

Scientists crack chicken/egg conundrum

Apple bans developer from apps store

Facebook dresses down nipple pics

Social media posts phenomenal growth

Finland makes web access 'basic right'

Size mattered for flying dinosaurs

HP printers can print from smartphones

Apple unveils iPhone with video chat

Aussie diners eat up Apple iPad as menu

Vic students give iPad the thumbs up

Sports

Surgery ends Dick's season

McLeod threatens to walk from Crows

Goodes says interchange cap 'silly'

Goodwin, McLeod future unclear: Craig

No Blake but Mummy to give Cats a shake

Bolt thinks 9.4 in the 100m is possible

Tendulkar bags double-ton

Eels, Roosters ready for game of year

O'Keefe wanting to lift his game

AFL will apply cap, says Malthouse

AFL coaches differ on rivalry factor

Collingwood aiming for Ashes platform

Podsiadly starting to feel the pinch

Eade expects umps to help Hall stay cool

Desperate Deans has no surface fears

Business & Finance

British Airways posts $STG122m Q1 loss

AWB, GrainCorp set to merge

Macquarie says annual earnings may fall

Rates tipped to stay on hold - for now

iiNet to buy AAPT from Telecom NZ

Downer shares recover on $2b coal win

Telstra hit by $18.55 million fine

Low inflation quashes rate rise fears

Coles launches car insurance product

Taxi fares to rise

Solid growth for Wesfarmers retail sales

QBE shares slump on 40pct profit drop

Coles cooks up new MasterChef deal

PPI won't curb rate rise: economists

WA 'is nation's best-performing economy'

Health

Rumours abound for Clinton wedding

Japan lifts foot-and-mouth ban

Aussie women very stressed: survey

Three injured in running of the bulls

Gourmet horse meat on the menu in WA

Kiwi fights to keep smokes in prison

Blood test could 'predict menopause'

Govt to introduce health reform laws

Jane McGrath's last wish coming true

Beer given healthy report

Obese have poorer sex life: research

Search under way for missing teen sailor

Potato salad cuts barbecue cancer risk

Facebook addicts 'can't relate'

Mental health reform vital, says McGorry

Entertainment

Gibson, detectives discuss 'extortion'

Snooker star Higgins 'refused to eat'

Adam Liaw crowned MasterChef 2010

Lohan's dad facing NY harassment charge

Adam, Callum to battle on MasterChef

Even Kylie can't outdo MasterChef

Cruise film voted 'most confusing'

Lindsay Lohan facing months in rehab

Curry king Jimmy bows out on experiment

Wood's former mistress in TV rehab

Kylie planning cancer charity concert

Geldof's Live Aid Story To Be A TV Drama

US TV host hoses down Rove talk

ABC News 24 to start next week

Kylie's number two on Aussie charts

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