$1.5bn PNG nickel mine to go ahead

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(AAP) - Australian miner Highlands Pacific says its $US1.5 billion ($A1.54 billion) Ramu nickel project in Papua New Guinea will start production next year, despite local threats to shut it down.

El Masri likes Manly's family spirit

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(AAP) - If it seems Manly have adopted a siege mentality through their latest era of NRL success, it's probably more a case of a family sticking together.

Air controller faulted in crash

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(AAP)- An air traffic controller failed to notify a pilot his plane was veering off course when it crashed and killed all six people on board, a Victorian coroner has found.

Ship owners to plead guilty in Qld spill

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(AAP)- The shipping companies involved in a massive oil spill off Queensland's coast two years ago will plead guilty to the charge of discharging oil in coastal waters.

Afghan raid nets drugs worth millions

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(AAP)- Diggers in Afghanistan have helped to find and destroy a huge haul of narcotics, the Department of Defence says.

Shooters' last chance for London spots

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SYDNEY (AAP) – 29 SEPT - A 45-strong Australian squad headlined by veteran shooters such as Russell Mark and Suzy Balogh will feature at November's Oceania championships, the last opportunity to se

Warriors coach out to avenge '02 heartache

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SYDNEY (AAP) – 29 SEPT - Nine years after bringing the curtain down on his playing career with the Warriors, Ivan Cleary is determined not to end his tenure as coach of the club with defeat in the

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