Federal govt to aid flood-affected NSW

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The federal government will offer cash grants to those affected by floods on the NSW
mid-north coast and loans to assist businesses.

Quake helpers heading back home

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Australian personnel sent to help out in the earthquake-devastated region of Padang
in Indonesia are returning home after completing their work.

Asylum seekers showdown averted for week

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The Oceanic Viking has been granted approval to remain in Indonesian waters for
another week, avoiding another possible showdown for its boatload of 78 asylum
seekers.

S. Korea reports 1 more flu-related death

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(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 4, 9: ADDS new information from para 10)
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- An 82-year-old woman infected with the Influenza A

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