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Four killed in Australian deluge as thousands take refuge

Rescuers helped drivers to escape swift floodwater and used helicopters to pluck stranded people from rooftops in north-east Australia today after torrential rain flooded thousands of homes and businesses, killed four and forced thousands to huddle in shelters.

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Monster cyclone Yasi smashes Australia

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Australians brace for cyclone rivalling Hurricane Katrina

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Brisbane waits for waters to hit high point

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Australian floodwaters claim first drowning victim

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Australia hands land back to Aborigines

Governor-general stands aside over rape allegations

The Governor-General of Australia – the Queen’s representative in the country – has temporarily stood aside until a rape allegation is heard in court, Prime Minister John Howard announced today.

Sun, 11 May, 2003

Australian grandmother pleads for dignified death

A 70-year-old Australian grandmother is calling for the law to be changed so she can have a dignified death with her friends and family by her side.

Mon, 25 Mar, 2002