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Kiwi made new boss of Commonwealth Foundation

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The Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand of New Zealand is the new chairman of the Commonwealth Foundation in Marlborough House, London. Appointed by heads of government, he will serve an initial term of up to two years. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Commonwealth Corner, Murray Burt, New Zealand, Politics on February 20, 2013 by Hydesmith.

Oz family survives flames with heads just above water

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“We saw tornadoes of fire just coming towards us,” Tim Holmes told ABC reporters. “And the next thing we knew, everything was on fire, everywhere all around us,” Tim Holmes said. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Australia, Commonwealth Corner, Murray Burt, Weather on February 20, 2013 by Hydesmith.

Kenya likely to offer election excitement next month

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Kenya heads to the polls on March 4, so if you are headed there as a tourist be aware of the security situation. Remember, more than 1,000 people died and 600,000 were displaced in the inter-ethnic fighting that broke out during the disputed 2007 last election . Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Commonwealth Corner, Kenya, Murray Burt, Politics on February 20, 2013 by Hydesmith.

Fiji’s military boss’s rejection of revised constitution dismays secretary-general

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The military government in Suva has rejected a draft revision of the country’s constitution that was solicited to set in process an end to Fiji’s suspension from the Commonwealth. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Commonwealth Corner, Fiji, Hong Kong, Military, Murray Burt on February 20, 2013 by Hydesmith.

Large person’s fall could collapse NZ block of flats

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Some flat dwellers have been living dangerously in Wellington. Testimony to that is that tenants poured out of a block of flats after Housing New Zealand said its façade was so weak that “a large person falling in the wrong place could have caused masonry to fall off the building.” Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Commonwealth Corner, New Zealand on February 20, 2013 by Hydesmith.

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The Down Under Club of Winnipeg meets on Treaty 1 territory in the Province of Manitoba and the National Homeland of the Métis Nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we live and gather, and all the lands from whence we came, including Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and Canada. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.

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Accused childcare paedophile charged with abusing more children
Accused childcare paedophile charged with abusing more children

Police have charged Joshua Brown with another 83 offences after identifying another four of his alleged victims at three new daycare centres. [...]

Australia news LIVE: House Democrats release new footage of Jeffrey Epstein’s private island; Fate of ISIS brides left to US military
Australia news LIVE: House Democrats release new footage of Jeffrey Epstein’s private island; Fate of ISIS brides left to US military

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world. [...]

CFMEU inquiry LIVE updates: AWU boss returns to the stand
CFMEU inquiry LIVE updates: AWU boss returns to the stand

Australian Workers Union boss Stacey Schinnerl will return to the stand this morning after revealing she suffered threats of violence and intimidation from the CFMEU. [...]

Chinese men detained after being found wandering in remote WA coastal town
Chinese men detained after being found wandering in remote WA coastal town

Six Chinese nationals were found by authorities at the community of Kalumburu on Western Australia’s remote northern coast earlier this week. [...]

What works – and what doesn’t – in the new Metro Tunnel
What works – and what doesn’t – in the new Metro Tunnel

Melbourne’s new underground rail line has now been open for five days. Here’s what’s good, what’s bad and what could be improved about the Metro Tunnel. [...]

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Why are some people extremely competitive while others are so chill?

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Why tech platforms endanger democracy
Why tech platforms endanger democracy

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Why Tasmania’s politicians couldn’t say no to a once-in-a-century AFL opportunity
Why Tasmania’s politicians couldn’t say no to a once-in-a-century AFL opportunity

After fierce debate, Tasmania’s AFL dream is almost certain to happen but do the economics make sense? [...]

Women told they have dense breasts don’t know what to do next, new study shows
Women told they have dense breasts don’t know what to do next, new study shows

More women are learning about their breast density when they receive their mammogram results. But what happens next? [...]

K'gari’s unique ancient lakes once dried out. Could this happen again?
K'gari’s unique ancient lakes once dried out. Could this happen again?

K'gari island is renowned for its natural beauty and unique lakes. But new research reveals there was a time when some evaporated. Could this happen again? [...]

Kiwi father of eight Kimura Dixon crushed to death at Australian construction site
Kiwi father of eight Kimura Dixon crushed to death at Australian construction site

The 45-year-old Kiwi was remembered as a 'caring and amazing' father. [...]

MetService weekend forecast: North Island hot, South Island weather ‘rollercoaster’
MetService weekend forecast: North Island hot, South Island weather ‘rollercoaster’

A MetService heat alert is in place for Oamaru as it jumps from 16C to 30C. [...]

Guardians of Gold collapse: Retiree fights for missing $26k bullion bar
Guardians of Gold collapse: Retiree fights for missing $26k bullion bar

She is 'outraged' he has started two new companies with creditors still owed big money. [...]

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