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Current weather for Burrum at 9:50pm EST
Temperature: 23.1°C
Feels like: 23.1°C
Dew point: 21.7°C
Relative humidity: 92%
Wind: S at 8 km/h, gusting to 8 km/h
Rain: 2.0mm since 9am
Pressure: 1008.2 hPa
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Maryborough weather forecast
Thursday

Possible shower
21°C - 30°C
Friday

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20°C - 30°C
Saturday

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20°C - 31°C
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Wide Bay & Burnett weather
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Teenage driver fined
A YOUNG driver whose car ploughed through two mailboxes before rolling on to its side is lucky he didn't kill himself or his front seat passenger.8 February 2012 | 9:51 am
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Farms, fishing need recognition
FISHERS and farmers on the Fraser Coast need more recognition.8 February 2012 | 9:49 am
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Federal funds to fight graffiti
THE SCOURGE of graffiti could be a thing of the past on the Fraser Coast if council can make the most of a new grant.8 February 2012 | 6:25 am
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Man jailed for unprovoked bashings
A MAN who drunkenly bashed a good Samaritan and a dog-walking neighbour in separate and unprovoked attacks has been jailed.8 February 2012 | 6:25 am
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Smaller retailers beat big guys
WHEN it comes to buying fruit and vegetables, Fraser Coast shoppers could be rewarded for supporting the little guy.8 February 2012 | 6:00 am
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This feed has moved to a new location. Please update your feed reader. A directory of ABC News feeds is available at http://www.abc.net.au/news/feeds/rss/22 May 2011 | 9:31 am
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As Russia Pushes Diplomacy, Syrian Forces Are Said to Pound Homs - New York Times

CBC.caAs Russia Pushes Diplomacy, Syrian Forces Are Said to Pound Homs
New York Times
MOSCOW—Fresh from talks with President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus, Russia's foreign minister announced on Wednesday that Syria's vice president would seek to open talks with opposition forces in the country and called on Western and Arab leaders to ...
EU set to adopt new sanctions against SyriaThe Associated Press
Russia says Syria's President Bashar Assad has asked his VP to lead talks with ...Washington Post
Syria Troops Continue Homs Assault, Killing ScoresWall Street Journal Reuters -Reuters Africa all 14,483 news articles » 8 February 2012 | 10:48 pm
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Aboriginal people in WA divided over government Native Title offer - ABC Online

Sydney Morning HeraldAboriginal people in WA divided over government Native Title offer
ABC Online
Aboriginal people in Western Australia are deeply divided over a state government offer of a billion dollars in benefits in return for extinguishment of native title. The WA Government has asked Indigenous people in the south-west to accept hundreds of ...
WA Premier Colin Barnett trapped in restaurant by Aboriginal protestersThe Australian
Security needed for Colin Barnett at Noongar protestNEWS.com.au
WA power prices to rise 5%, says premierSydney Morning Herald The West Australian -BigPond News all 73 news articles » 8 February 2012 | 10:46 pm
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Ex-Maldives leader said forced out "at gunpoint" - Reuters

The HinduEx-Maldives leader said forced out "at gunpoint"
Reuters
* Ousted president says he was forced out at gunpoint * Change of government no coup - new president * Tourist haven remains calm (Writes through) By C. Bryson Hull MALE, Feb 8 (Reuters) - The ousted president of the Maldives, credited with bringing ...
Maldives leader calls for national unity gov'tThe Associated Press
Ex-Maldives president: They forced me to resign at gunpointTelegraph.co.uk
Maldives president was 'forced at gunpoint to resign'BBC News Hindustan Times -Times of India -Reuters Africa all 1,674 news articles » 8 February 2012 | 10:34 pm
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Santorum's hat trick in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri jolts GOP ... - Washington Post

Globe and MailSantorum's hat trick in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri jolts GOP ...
Washington Post
DENVER — Notable moments from Colorado and Minnesota caucuses and Missouri's non-binding primary: SANTORUM HAT TRICK Rick Santorum swept Tuesday night's nominating contests, providing a jolt to the GOP race. Speaking at a rally in Missouri, ...
In Ohio, Gingrich hits Romney on contraceptionFox News
Rick Santorum's triple win throws Republican primary race into chaosDaily Mail
Five things we learned from Tuesday's Santorum sweepCNN Newsday -Financial Times -The Australian all 6,801 news articles » 8 February 2012 | 10:30 pm
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Job losses take centre stage in parliament - ABC Online

ABC OnlineJob losses take centre stage in parliament
ABC Online
Parliament today heard competing explanations about recent job losses in Australia with pledges to save jobs and the promise of more broadband too, so we get a wrap of the day's action. CHRIS UHLMANN, PRESENTER: The Prime Minister stepped up her attack ...
Julia Gillard accuses Opposition of muckrakingHerald Sun
Australian parliament in full flightRadio Australia
Coalition questions Gillard on her office's role in aboriginal tent riotThe Australian NEWS.com.au -The Daily Telegraph all 2,121 news articles » 8 February 2012 | 10:02 pm