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Victorian men dominate at Launceston 10 road championships running race

About 1,600 runners have lined up in the Launceston 10 road running race which saw Victorian runners streak to the front in the men's event. Ballarat runner Duer Yoa was the first across the line just metres ahead of his training partner, Stuart McSweyn. >> view original

Family makes desperate appeal for information on missing Launceston man

The family of a missing Launceston man have made an emotional plea for information, as police prepare to ramp up search efforts. Ben Plowright was last seen at a party in the northern Tasmanian town of Perth 11 days ago. Police were notified on ... >> view original

Karina Stojansek: Wife of late Launceston deputy mayor 'more than likely' to ...

The wife of the late Launceston deputy mayor Jeremy Ball is being tipped as the Launceston City Council's next alderman. Karina Stojansek ran for a position on the council at last year's local government election but was unsuccessful. Her husband, Mr ... >> view original

British spies reportedly moved from Russia, China after secret files cracked

Oct. 11, 2013: Former National Security Agency systems analyst Edward Snowden speaks during a presentation ceremony for the Sam Adams Award in Moscow, Russia. (AP). Britain has had to reportedly remove its spies from Russia and China after both ... >> view original

Swedish prince weds former reality starlet

Swedish Prince Carl Philip and Sofia Hellqvist, with Reverend Lars Goran Lonnermark and Reverend Michael Bjerkehagen, during their wedding in the Royal Chapel. (Reuters Photo). Flag-waving Swedes and royals celebrated in the blazing summer sun on ... >> view original

Catholic Church sends strong message on gay marriage

The Catholic Church is making sure each of its 10,980 Clarence Valley parishioners understands its opposition to gay marriage thanks to a colourful easy to read pocket-size booklet. The 17-page print and electronic publication, Don't Mess With Marriage, has ... >> view original

MERS: Seoul hospital at centre of South Korean outbreak suspends all non ...

A major Seoul hospital has suspended all non-emergency surgery after being identified as the epicentre of the spread of the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) that has killed 14 people since being diagnosed in South Korea on May 20. >> view original

Gunman dead after firing on Dallas police outside headquarters

A crazed gunman armed with an automatic weapon and a shotgun fired on officers outside Dallas Police Headquarters early Saturday morning before being shot by a police sniper following an hours-long standoff. Authorities later confirmed the suspect was ... >> view original

Obama takes one on the chin from his own party on trade bill

WASHINGTON — Cheers rang out Thursday evening when President Barack Obama made a surprise visit to the annual congressional baseball game at National Park. Thousands of Democratic staffers began to chant: "O-ba-ma! O-ba-ma! >> view original

Circus elephant escapes and kills man in Germany

Stuttgart: A circus elephant in western Germany escaped from his tent and killed a man who was on an early morning walk. The 65-year-old victim was collecting bottles and cans in the town of Buchen about 5.30am local time on Saturday when the ... >> view original