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Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Zoo trumpets baby elephant's first steps
A baby elephant has remarkably taken its first steps at Sydney's Taronga Zoo despite being declared dead in his mother's womb on Sunday night.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Foil insulation to be removed from homes
The Federal Government has announced that the owners of 50,000 homes fitted with foil insulation will have the choice to have it removed or have a safety switch installed.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

The hidden victims of Mexico's femicide
When Rubi Hernandez realised her 14-year-old daughter Iris was missing, she did not wait the mandatory 72 hours before going to the police.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Much to lose if friendship falters: SBY
Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has told the Australian Parliament that the two countries are stakeholders in a common future, with much to lose if the relationship falters.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Family farewells Trinity with balloons and butterflies
A funeral service has been held for Bundaberg girl Trinity Bates.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Ministers savage 'just say no' Abbott
The Federal Government has attacked Tony Abbott for heading "the most obstructionist Opposition in 30 years", accusing him of economic sabotage and threatening payments to families.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Indonesian leader confirms terrorist's death
Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono says one of the masterminds of the 2002 Bali bombing has been killed, but the country's police have refused to confirm the death.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Teen in custody over disabled man's bashing
A 16-year-old charged over the brutal bashing of a man in a wheelchair has been remanded in custody.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Bligh fronts corruption trial
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has told a corruption trial that former minister Gordon Nuttall did not seek approval for a $60,000 payment from a Brisbane businessman.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Suu Kyi faces political expulsion
Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will have to be expelled from her political party under electoral rules announced by the country's ruling military government.
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