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AFL files notice of appeal in Optus case

News — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:25:34 +0000

Brisbane Times The Australian Football League (AFL) has filed a notice of appeal after losing a Federal Court battle to prevent Optus offering its TV Now service. The league's notice of appeal, filed in the Federal Court on Friday, says Justice Steven Rares erred in …

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Oswal faces contempt of court charge

News — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:25:33 +0000

Former Perth fertiliser tycoon Pankaj Oswal is facing a contempt of court charge for allegedly releasing confidential information to the press about the receivers appointed to Burrup Fertilisers. Lawyers for Burrup have applied to the Federal Court in …

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AFL appeals Optus copyright ruling

News — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:25:32 +0000

Brisbane Times The AFL has lodged an appeal against a landmark Federal Court ruling that found Optus has not breached copyright by showing live sports on its new TV Now service. TV Now lets Optus customers record free-to-air television from their smartphone or …

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Tears in court over baby Joshua

News — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:25:28 +0000

“The day he died was the worst day of my life,” Ms Elliott told Glebe Coroner's Court today. “He stole a big piece of my heart the day he was born, and he took that piece with me when he died.” Ms Elliott said as she described how she visited Joshua in …

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NT Travelscene franchisee referred to cops

News — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:27:36 +0000

A police spokesman said the woman had been interviewed by police and investigations with police and the Department of Consumer Affairs were ongoing. Unlike every other Australia jurisdiction, travel agents in the Northern Territory are not required by …

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Police probe Mandurah house fire

News — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:56:13 +0000

SUSPICIOUS: Police arson squad are investigating a suspicious housefire in Falcon early today. Source: PerthNow THE Arson Squad are investigating a fire which caused extensive damage to a house near Mandurah early today. Police said the fire at the …

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Police call out mobile-using scooter rider

News — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:56:12 +0000

Riding his trend-setting Piaggi motor scooter through the South Melbourne, police detected the man on busy Kings Way this morning riding one handed and talking into his phone. Startled police allege the man, wearing an open faced helmet, told them his …

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Chinese police chief in reported defection attempt

News — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:56:11 +0000

USA TODAY Wang Lijun is the former police chief and now vice mayor of Chongqing, a city in south-western China. Mr Wang and his local communist party chief, Bo Xilai gained national exposure for spearheading a campaign against corrupt politicians in the city.Intrigue over missing police chiefCourier MailTop China cop in strife after 'bid to defect'The AustralianChina police chief drops out of sightHerald SunNewsdayall 608 news articles » …

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The Killgirls ? Touring, Producing and Kidnapping

News — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:50:25 +0000

The Killgirls Touring, Producing and KidnappingEven fewer bands can claim being woken up early one morning by an undercover special police unit with guns drawn. The Killgirls have really done things differently, but now with a tour of New South Wales on the cards, these Adelaidian boys have …

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Police officer unaware man he shot was flagged for psychological illness

News — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:45:57 +0000

A VICTORIA Police officer who fatally shot an axe-wielding man had been sent to the scene without knowing the man had been ''flagged'' for known violent behaviour and psychological illness. Michael Bugeja, 34, was shot twice outside his home in …

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