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PM Gillard Assures SA Communities of a Healthy Murray River

By IBTimes AU

Amidst the existing threats to her government, Prime Minister Julia Gillard has assured South Australia that the Murray River will be protected even as the controversial Murray Darling Basin Plan is set to be finalised before the end of 2012. (9:29 pm)

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Did Jonah Hill Almost Drown in Australia?

By IBTimes AU

There have been reports several days ago that ’21 Jump Street’ star, Jonah Hill, needed rescue from almost drowning while swimming in Australia. However, the cute and chubby comedian said that he was just trying to enjoy the moment which was so awesome when feeling wasted at times. (9:25 pm)

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Australian Government Commits Funds for Men’s Sheds

By IBTimes AU

The Australian Government has committed $3 million of its $16.7 million National Male Health Policy to the Australian Men’s Shed’s Association to help support sheds, and $250,000 each year for three years in direct financial assistance for Men’s Sheds around Australia. (9:07 pm)

Australian Stock Market Report - Midday 2/23/2012

By IBTimes AU

The Australian share market is trading lower at lunchtime in the East, following an unconvincing lead from offshore markets and due to a lack of major economic data to guide investor sentiment. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is down 19.2pts or 0.4pct to 4352.9. (9:05 pm)

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Aussie Consumers Warned vs Bank Scam - Bogus Telephone Survey

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Australian consumers are forewarned of a fake telephone survey with the aim of defrauding them using their own bank accounts and other information. (9:02 pm)

Rudd Resigns: ALP Leadership Ballot on Monday

By IBTimes AU

Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd resigned from his post Wednesday night, leading to a leadership battle in the Australian Labor Party. Rudd, who was ousted as prime minister by Julia Gillard in 2010, said he has lost her confidence. (8:58 pm)

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David Jones Reaffirms Sales Guidance Despite Difficulties Ahead

By IBTimes AU

Luxury retailer David Jones reported on Thursday sales result that best reflects the generally sombre mood of the local retail industry. The numbers offered a snapshot of what to expect for the rest of the year. (8:49 pm)

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.Melbourne, .Sydney, .Victoria to Join .Com as Internet Name Extension

By IBTimes AU

The cities of Melbourne and Sydney are applying for eligibility to operate generic top level domains (gTLD), otherwise known as internet extensions. The Victorian state is also applying, but the government of New South Wales is still mulling the implications of such a move. (7:59 pm)

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G20 Hopes for Progress on EU Debt Crisis: Mexico Bank Chief

By Reuters UK

Group of 20 policymakers are hoping for a signal this weekend that Europe will boost crisis funding, smoothing the way for a deal to increase International Monetary Fund resources, the head of Mexico's central bank said on Wednesday. (7:49 pm)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, IMF, TIMOTHY GEITHNER, EUROPEAN UNION, JAPAN, ARGENTINA

Rumoured Weird Demands By Today's Biggest Musicians

By IBTimes AU

Almost every popular musician of today’s mainstream songs has their own weird backstage demands. These may all probably be to keep their good moods high especially when prepping up for a certain concert or performance. (7:44 pm)

MORE TOPICS: BRITNEY SPEARS, JUSTIN BIEBER, JENNIFER LOPEZ, LONDON