Wednesday, November 25, 2015

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  • Banned for 99 years: Driver's record shocks police, magistrate in...

    Banned for 99 years: Driver's record shocks police, magistrate in...
    The motorist's breath test didn't surprise police, but his driving record was another matter.It was a moment when magistrate Tony Murray realised he might not have seen it all.The Albury magistrate looked up at the police prosecutor, smiled, then remarked incredulously at what he had just read.The accused denied having any knowledge of his licence suspension.It's not uncommon for defendants facing traffic charges to already be on hefty licence bans. But Peter Howorth's record was unique.Incredul..
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  • Border breakfast wrap-up | Thursday, November 26, 2015

    Border breakfast wrap-up | Thursday, November 26, 2015
    SECURITY measures at Albury's airport car park are set to be reviewed after a vehicle was stolen and others had their windows smashed in an outburst of crime.
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  • Asciano eyes rail terminal projects

    “To this end we are starting to look for locations in outer Melbourne and northern Victoria around Albury-Wodonga to establish two inland intermodal terminals in ...
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  • Albanese: super-fast Japanese trains 'can turbocharge regions'

    ... Harbour, Port Macquarie, Taree, Newcastle, the central coast, Southern Highlands, Wagga Wagga, Albury-Wodonga and Shepparton,” Mr Albanese will say.
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  • Heart-to-heart focus helps secure gear

    Heart-to-heart focus helps secure gear
    Lavington residents go on fundraising mission for their own cardiac machineByAnthony BunnNov. 26, 2015, 10:48 a.m.Four-month campaign lands $3000 defibrillatorHeart starter: Albert Richards and Norm Honey with the defibrillator which has been installed at the Albury Lifestyle Village in Kemp Street, Lavington.DETERMINED to ensure their fellow over-55s had some medical peace of mind, the Albury Lifestyle Village residents committee set about raising $3000 for a defibrillator.We hope we never have..
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  • Animals came in two by two

    Animals came in two by two
    Animals came in two by twoby:From:Darwin SunNovember 25, 20155:00PMDimitri, the brush-tail possum, was attacked and badly injured by a dog. Picture: KATRINA BRIDGEFORDSource:News LimitedTwo adorable creatures are on the mend after experiencing a tough time.A possum that had been mauled by a dog and an orphaned wallaby are now in the care of Ark Animal Hospital’s Ark Aid in Palmerston.Both have been fondly looked after, with Dimitri the possum having been in care for around a month.Ark Animal..
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  • A property of your dreams

    A property of your dreams
    IF YOU are wanting to build your dream home on acreage, this could be the property you are waiting for.THE gently undulating landscape features areas of bushland and has several locations where a home could be constructed.Steel cattle yardsIF YOU are wanting to build your dream home on acreage, this could be the property you are waiting for.Lot 2 - Milton Park is a 100-acre property perfectly located with Olympic Highway frontage, 5.5km south of The Rock, 36km from Wagga Wagga and 90km to Albury..
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  • Security agencies outline terror threat

    Security agencies outline terror threat
    Security agencies outline terror threatBy Paul Osborne, AAP Senior Political WriterAAPNovember 26, 2015 4:40PMSavePrintAUSTRALIA'S top security advisers say they can't rule out a large coordinated terrorist attack inspired by events overseas, but a lone wolf is more likely.THE government on Thursday unveiled an updated terrorism threat advisory system, but did not raise the threat level which has been in place since September 2014.The new system will have five tiers, instead of four, using the t..
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  • SA fire toll remains unchanged

    SA fire toll remains unchanged
    South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill says the number of deaths and injuries from the South Australian bushfire remains unchanged.Two people have been confirmed dead, and no others hare currently missing.Mr Weatherill says the final cause has not been established but from initial investigations it appears the fire was not deliberately lit.Fifteen people have been hospitalised for serious burns or smoke inhalation with another 30 treated by ambulance crews for less serious injuries, South..
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  • Government makes changes to citizenship bill to minimise risk of High Court ...

    Government makes changes to citizenship bill to minimise risk of High Court ...
    Federal Government makes changes to citizenship bill to minimise risk of High Court challengeUpdatedNovember 26, 2015 14:33:18 The Federal Government is making last-minute changes to its citizenship bill to further minimise the risk of a High Court challenge.Immigration Minister Peter Dutton said he has held discussions with the Opposition, after advice from the solicitor-general.The bill would allow the Government to cancel the citizenship of dual nationals who are convicted of terrorism of..
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