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The 15 Most WTF Moments Of The EU Referendum Campaign

It’s been quite a ride.

When an anti-EU campaign announced a pop concert but acts kept dropping out when they found out it was anti-EU. :(

Bpoplive, organised by unofficial Brexit camp Leave.EU, was originally due to take place at the 15,000-capacity Genting Arena in Birmingham. But sadly it all fell through when bands learned it was a political event. First it was drum 'n' bass act Sigma, then

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A runaway circus elephant and a merry chase around Mount Gambier

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When hundreds of excited children and adults sat down to watch the evening performance of Wirth’s Circus one Thursday night in 1939, billed as ‘the greatest show on earth’, they certainly got more than they bargained for.

Three performing…

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Griffin Coal workers strike over planned pay cut

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Maintenance workers at Collie’s Griffin Coal mine have walked off the job for 24 hours over a planned 43 per cent pay cut.

Earlier this month, the Fair Work Commission ruled in favour of the company’s move to scrap an agreement for 70 maintenance workers.

It means employees’…

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NYC Pride Will Include Orlando Nightclub Owner, Honor The Victims This Weekend

The owner of Pulse nightclub and its entertainment manager will help lead the NYC Pride March on Sunday.

On Friday, the LGBT Pride Rally will also include a reading of the names of the 49 people killed in the June 12 massacre in Orlando. Barbara Poma, owner of the club, and Neema Bahrami, the entertainment manager, are expected to speak to more than 4,000 people at Hudson River Park’s Pier 26.…

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British pound slumps 6 per cent after 'Leave' result in Sunderland, Aussie dollar follows

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The British pound has slumped 6 per cent after a Leave result in the Sunderland electorate came in stronger than expected.

The pound dropped as low as $ US1.435 before recovering slightly.

The Australian dollar has followed, tracking the pound…

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Father jailed for trading ultrasound images for child pornography

Related Story: Father traded ultrasound image ‘to prove he was serious about making child porn’

A Brisbane father has been sentenced to five years in jail after he sent ultrasound images of his unborn daughter to an undercover officer to show he intended to make child pornography when she was born.

Last week, the 25-year-old man pleaded guilty in…

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Pennsylvania Congressman Chaka Fattah Steps Down NEWS BRIEF Democrat Chaka Fattah has resigned his post in the U.S. House of Representatives, effective immediately, …

Latrobe Valley residents hear from Hazelwood mine operator

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The operators of the Hazelwood brown coal mine in Victoria’s east, have been forced to “categorically” deny any decision has been made over its future at a community forum.

About 100 people turned out to hear mine operator ENGIE discuss issues, including transitioning towards…

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Quoted “This all begins to look and feel a little but like martial law,” —Christine Link…

Here’s What To Look Out For On EU Referendum Night This baby claims she is backing the "In" campaign. Sadly for her, she is too young to vote and so has no say in the matter.

NSW seat of Calare could face shake-up from Xenophon

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While Nick Xenophon’s new party is expected to do well in his home state of South Australia, the party is also putting pressure on a previously safe Coalition seat in New South Wales.

Key points:

Calare considered a National safe seat

NXT running candidates in seven lower house seats outside…

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ABC broadcaster dies after suspected heart attack Related Story: Eoin Cameron departs ABC radio after 47-year career …

Australians brave mud, traffic to make trip to Glastonbury Festival

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The 2016 Glastonbury Festival kicks off in Somerset in the UK, with plenty of Australians among the massive crowds gathering at Worthy Farm.

Key Points

The Glastonbury Festival is one of the largest music festivals in the world

More than…

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The Brexit Referendum Results Counting is under way across the U.K. after millions of people voted in a referendum on the country’s membership in the European Union.

Bush knowledge provides Indigenous education boost in outback

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Related Story: Aboriginal education campaigners keen to keep Gonski model

Related Story: Taree sees success with Connected Communities

Five schools in outback Queensland are using…

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The Trump Campaign Gets a $50 Million Donation There’s good news and bad news for Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. We’ll start with the good: Trump’s cash-strapped campaign received $ 50 million today.

Fire crews battle factory blaze in Sydney

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External Link: Part of the burning factory’s roof collapses.

Firefighters are contining to work to extinguish a large factory fire at Greenacre, in Sydney’s south-west.

About 50 firefighters are still at the scene but the blaze was mostly extinguished now, Fire and Rescue Superintendent Andrew Ticehurst…

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