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Northern NSW on red alert for evacuation

Northern NSW on red alert for evacuation

A flood warning has been issued to 550 houses and above in Northern NSW region as the flood continues to take strength pushing more and more residents to evacuate their homes.

Due to the severe weather conditions, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) and Public Information and Inquiry Center

Last Updated on Sunday, 22 April 2012 02:31

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Pilot of crashed air-balloon was due to marry his long-term partner this Easter

Pilot of crashed air-balloon was due to marry his long-term partner this Easter

Eleven people climbing in a hot-air balloon early on Saturday morning to glide over hills of New Zealand’s North Island died in a tragic accident.

The hot-air balloon was going to land in a hay field but instead it hit electricity cables. Loud screams were heard when sparks flew into the

Last Updated on Sunday, 22 April 2012 02:31

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Two Australians charged after fatal shooting

Two Australians charged after fatal shooting

According to the police, a 37-year-old man was standing outside his home in Selmon Street, at Sans Souci with two of his friends when another man opened fire at them.

The 37-year-old received injuries at his head, hand and body while his friends immediately ran away. The police said, the shooter

Last Updated on Sunday, 22 April 2012 02:31

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Heat stoke more fire warnings for Victoria, SA

Heat stoke more fire warnings for Victoria, SA

Victorians and South Australians are yet again facing the danger of soaring temperatures on Monday. Reportedly, temperatures hit 43 degrees Celsius in a few parts of Victoria, including Warrnambool and Port Fairy in the south-west.

According to the weather bureau, there will be a trivial relief on

Last Updated on Sunday, 22 April 2012 02:31

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Australia’s multiple voters cheat charges

Australia’s multiple voters cheat charges

The Australian Electoral Commission told a Senate committee that its own records make it complicated to tell who is breaking electoral laws; therefore, not much can be done if voters deny it.

AEC suspected 16,189 people of multiple votes. 5211 of those completely denied it, while 80 per cent of the

Last Updated on Sunday, 22 April 2012 02:31

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45-year-old Australian survives three days trapped in wreck

45-year-old Australian survives three days trapped in wreck

Deborah McKnight, 45, was trapped in her car at the bottom of a hill on the Tumut-Adelong road in southern NSW with no food or drink for three long days. McKnight was found on Wednesday night by 17-year-old Caleb Wilks.

When Wilks saw the wrecked car, he rushed to help Ms McKnight and called 000.

Last Updated on Sunday, 22 April 2012 02:31

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Fire that killed Chef Matt Golinsk’s family was not suspicious

Fire that killed Chef Matt Golinsk’s family was not suspicious

"He loved them so much. It is going to be the most difficult thing when he gets over his physical state," Keith Golinski, Matt Golinski’s father said.

Celebrity chef Matt Golinski, 39, lost his daughters and wife in a fire at his house. The firefighters struggled to cool off the blazes at

Last Updated on Sunday, 22 April 2012 02:31

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