Government funding for high-performance sport will be frozen for at least the next two years despite athletes exceeding expectations in the medal haul at the London Olympics.
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RailCorp-discriminates against the blind
RailCorp discriminates against blind passengers by failing to make audible station announcements, a Sydney court has heard.
Aust ready to send aid to quake-hit Iran
AUSTRALIA stands ready to send humanitarian aid to earthquake-hit Iran, Foreign Minister Bob Carr says.
Olympics 2012: Pakistan lose 7-0 to Australia
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Key’s comments on Hungarian troops ‘stupid’ – Goff
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Mourners Honour Fallen Soldiers
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