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6:41pmQld flood victim's family describe 'amazing' mother
Roma mother Jane Sheahan has become the first fatality of the rising flood waters in south west Queensland after her body was found two days after she was swept away.... more
6:29pmQld flood forces St George evacuation
Police are doorknocking residents in St George, forcing them to evacuate before the town is swamped by a record flood.... more
6:27pmGillard looks forward to Labor meeting
PM Gillard is gathering with her Labor caucus for a strategy session, amid speculation of a Rudd comeback.... more
6:27pmSyrian embassy in Canberra trashed
Canberra's Syrian embassy was attacked just before a security alert was issued following overseas incidents.... more
6:27pmFlood inquiry extended by four days
Four days have been added to the inquiry looking into a botched water release strategy for Wivenhoe Dam.... more
6:27pmBody recovered in Roma floodwaters
The body of Roma mother Jane Sheahan has been found after she was swept away in floodwaters.... more
6:26pmVIDEO: One-minute World News
Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day.... more
6:26pmAust appalled at failure of UN Syria vot
Kevin Rudd says Australia is appalled at the UN failure to pass resolution to end violence in Syria... more
6:26pmSaudi women push challenge to driving ban
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6:24pmAttackers blow up gas pipeline in Egypt's Sinai
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