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Colourless diamond fetches record $23.8m

Colourless diamond fetches record $23.8m

A colourless, pear-shaped diamond weighing 101.73 carats has sold for a record $23.8 million.

NZ supreme court to hear Dotcom appeal

NZ supreme court to hear Dotcom appeal

New Zealand's supreme court has agreed to hear an appeal by internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom,...

Abbott 'foolish' to release costed policies too soon

Abbott 'foolish' to release costed policies too soon

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says he has a plan.

Abbott vows to tackle 'budget emergency'

Abbott vows to tackle 'budget emergency'

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has delivered a campaign-style budget reply speech, outlining...

Opposition targets Swan over debt and deficit

Opposition targets Swan over debt and deficit

Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has spent the day defending the Government's delivery of a $19...

Sport

Nadal cruises in Rome opener

Nadal in bright form

Rafael Nadal began laying the groundwork for a dream seventh Rome Masters title on Wednesday as the Spanish fifth seed beat Italian Fabio Fognini to reach the third round.

World

Venezuelans caught short as toilet paper supplies run low

The government of Venezuela is trying to import 50 million rolls of toilet paper before supermarket shelves run out of stock.

Middle East

Dozens killed by car and suicide bombs in Iraqi cities

More than 70 people have been killed and many others injured in a series of bomb attacks across Iraq.

Australia

Melburnians face parking fee hike

The Victorian Government is increasing Melbourne's long-term car-parking fees by $350 a year to raise capital.