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Broadband a key to Albury's future

A SUCCESSFUL rollout of the national broadband network is a major focus for the new economic development manager at Albury Council. Andrew Cottrill said Albury's “very strong digital growth strategies” were a key attraction of the job. “Knowing the ... >> view original

Judge reduces fine for negligent running of Albury landfill site

A judge at Guildford Crown Court on Thursday (May 14) reduced the £110,000 fine imposed on SITA UK by South East Surrey Magistrates' Court in January for its running of Albury Landfill to £75,000, branding the original sentence 'manifestly excessive'. >> view original

Albury United, Boomers head to head in tight battle

ARCH rivals Albury United and Boomers face off in the AWFA women's match of the round tomorrow and, despite a changing of the guard, both look legitimate league contenders. See your ad here. The pair sit first and third going into the weekend. An ... >> view original

Israeli anger as Vatican formally recognises state of Palestine in treaty

The Vatican's decision to recognise the state of Palestine in a treaty for the first time has drawn a stern response from Israel. Ads by Google. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To. Comments. The Holy See has referred to Palestine since 2012, but ... >> view original

Burundi crisis is not over yet – analysis

Supporters of the Burundi president, Pierre Nkurunziza, celebrate his return in Bujumbura. Photograph: Jerome Delay/AP. Thierry Vircoulon of the International Crisis Group. Saturday 16 May 2015 02.00 EDT. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter · Share via ... >> view original

Islamic State raises flag over local government HQ in Iraq's Ramadi

BAGHDAD Islamic State militants raised their black flag over the local government headquarters in the Iraqi city of Ramadi on Friday and claimed victory through mosque loudspeakers after overrunning most of the western provincial capital. If Ramadi were to ... >> view original

Kim Jong-un visits fish farm without defense chief

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited a fish farm under the military, the North's media said Friday, without the presence of the North's defense chief, who was allegedly purged late last month. North Korea executed Defense Minister Hyon Yong-chol in late ... >> view original

Of smugglers and kingpins: Southeast Asia's big money trade in humans ...

A Rohingya migrant crying as he sits with others in a boat drifting in Thai waters off the southern island of Koh Lipe in the Andaman. Trafficking experts say Thailand is the centre of a multi-million-dollar trade run by competing transnational criminal syndicates. >> view original

Survivor: Boston Bomber's death sentence an 'eye for an eye'

A jury sentenced Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to death for the Boston Marathon bombing, sweeping aside pleas that he was just a "kid" who fell under the influence of his fanatical older brother. Tsarnaev, 21, stood with his hands folded, his head slightly bowed, upon ... >> view original

Dozens killed as IS seizes Iraqi government compound

Smoke rises after a bomb attack in the city of Ramadi, May 15, 2015. Islamic State militants raised their black flag over the local government headquarters in the Iraqi city of Ramadi on Friday and claimed victory through mosque loudspeakers after overrunning ... >> view original