Search results for ‘Julia Gillard’
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Kate hoax call: broadcaster ‘reviewing procedures’
As London police lay the groundwork for an investigation and possible interview of two Australian DJs behind a prank royal call, the broadcaster announces it is reviewing procedures.
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Pregnant Kate in hospital overnight
The Duchess of Cambridge spends the night in hospital with acute morning sickness as she and Prince William announce they are expecting a royal baby.
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US election night tops Twitter record
Barack Obama’s victory tweet becomes the most popular ever while Donald Trump attempts to rally a protest march in Washington, in a night that seals the deal for Twitter’s importance in politics.
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Survivors mark 10 year anniversary of Bali bombing
Survivors and relatives of victims gather at locations across the globe to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Indonesia’s worst terrorist attack.
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Obama says G'day to opportunities in Australia
President Barack Obama is cosying up to Australia – but the Chinese are not impressed. Read more from our Asia Correspondent John Sparks.
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Benetton ‘sorry’ as it pulls Pope kiss ad
Benetton pulls an advert featuring the Pope kissing an Egyptian imam, part of its “unhate” campaign. But one Catholic tells Channel 4 News the ad does anything but encourage love and tolerance.
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Planking death in Australia prompts safety warnings
The internet craze of “planking” is being blamed for the death of a young man in Australia. The country’s prime minister has spoken out about its dangers.
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LIVE BLOG Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton
In the Queen’s own words it was an “amazing” day: see how the wedding of the century unfolded via the Channel 4 News live blog, plus the Royal Wedding in 60 seconds.
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Wildfires destroy homes in Western Australia
Wildfires in Western Australia have left hundreds of people homeless. One firefighter has been injured and several people treated for smoke inhalation.
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Australia floods: Brisbane ‘resembles war zone’
As Queensland’s premier Anna Bligh says that parts of Brisbane look like a “war zone”, Channel 4 News’ Jonathan Miller assesses the scale of the devastation.
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Australia: ten dead as Brisbane faces flood
Brisbane police urge evacuation as the city faces major flooding. Ten people have already been killed and a Queensland resident tells Channel 4 News whole houses are being swept away.
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Australia floods: water levels steady in worst-hit city
River levels in the flood-hit Australian city of Rockhampton are expected to remain steady today. The city’s Mayor said it looked as though the worst of the flooding had passed.
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22 towns and cities in Australia ‘flooded or isolated’
A warning about the rise in health problems is issued, as an area of Australia “bigger than France and Germany combined” struggles with rising flood waters.
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Australian PM cuts holiday short after asylum boat crash
Dozens of people are feared dead after the boat they were in smashed into rocks on Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean.
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Commonwealth Games ‘will go ahead’
The organisers of Dehli’s Commonwealth Games have for the first time admitted a ‘collective failure’ – but insist the games will go ahead.