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Without the hard work put in by rural Australians, we city dwellers would have a lot less.

Attacks on country dwellers is unjustified

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THE Reserve Bank governor, Glenn Stevens, has spelled out plans to push up interest rates in order to manage ''the largest minerals and energy boom since the late 19th century'' and made clear he will not hold off to protect cities such as Sydney that are distant from the big mines.

More rate rises inevitable, says Reserve chief

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Solar power for Victoria on the way State government commit $100 million for a solar power station near Mildura.

Solar power

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Major retail stores throughout the Perth metropolitan area will be able to stay open until 9pm on weeknights under legislation passed by State parliament.

Perth trading hours extended

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New Zealand nut growers are an adventurous lot. A few years ago walnuts were the only common nuts harvested commercially in this country.

Nuts about nuts

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The latest episode of the Memory Palace Podcast is called "Soldier Frum," and is about the formation of the Vanuatu Cargo Cult religion.

Cargo Cult origin on the Memory Palace Podcast

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FEELING DOWN: Workers are more downbeat about the labour market at present, and arena t as optimistic about its future recovery.

Employees downbeat about jobs

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ALMOST 75 whales have stranded themselves on a beach at the top of New Zealand's North Island, the second mass beaching in the region in as many months.

Dozens of whales stranded, 25 dead

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The sandwich spread maker, which has been selling its yeast-based product in New Zealand since 1910, is inviting New Zealanders overseas to enter a competition to win one of 100 one-way flights home from anywhere in the world this December.

Marmite brings expat Kiwis home for Christmas

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New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says there is no truth to speculation he intends to stand in Prime Minister John Key's Helensville seat at next year's general election.

Peters plays down Helensville bid talk