Managed funds investments safe: govt

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The federal government has moved to reassure Australians with investments tied up in managed funds that their money is safe despite billions of dollars in assets having been frozen.

Tanner confident of budget surplus

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Finance Minister Lindsay Tanner says he is confident the budget will remain in "healthy surplus" despite taking a hit from the global financial crisis.

Whincup holds nerve for V8 victory

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For V8 Supercar championship leader Jamie Whincup, it was no choke.
Instead he put a hand on the throat of his two title rivals, posting an important

Federal MPs should 'lead' the fat fight

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The fight against obesity should be led by federal parliamentarians and funded out
of the superannuation coffers, a health expert says.

Iconic Holden Commodore turns 30

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The iconic Holden Commodore has turned 30 and among those invited to celebrate was
one of the people who helped design it for Australian roads.

Maldivian wins Cox Plate

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A scintillating win by Maldivian in the Cox Plate reinforced Mark Kavanagh's status
as one of the country's leading trainers after he coaxed the horse up off the canvas

Nationals at odds with Liberals on ETS

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The Nationals are at odds with their coalition partner on emissions trading, saying
they will not support a scheme until other countries follow suit.

Johns ready to rest after charity walk

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Rugby league great Andrew Johns is ready to put his feet up after a tiring six-day
Newcastle to Sydney charity trek to raise awareness of depression and mental
illness.

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