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Coalition's politics of fear
ACCORDING to Opposition immigration spokeswoman Sharman Stone, there has been an "incredible spike" in boat people trying to get to Australia. It is a comment that betrays a hankering for the good old days, when the Coalition was in off...
Fresh hope for Christmas Island veteran
A Norfolk grandfather made ill by radiation tests more than 50 years ago has been given new hope in his fight for justice.David Freeman, 69, from Thorpe St Andrew, was among thousands of men present on Christmas Island in the South Pacific during ato...
Treasure Coast weekend events: Dec. 4-7
Don’t let the parade pass you by on what looks to be a picture-perfect weekend, with highs in the 70s, lows in the 50s and very little chance for rain to dampen spirits. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY • Floats, marchers, antique cars and the Vero Beach Hi...
NZ teens charged over Tampa refugee's murder
Two teenagers have been charged with the murder of a taxi driver in the New Zealand city of Christchurch at the weekend. Abdulrahman Ikhtiari, from Afghanistan, was one of the asylum seekers picked up by the MV Tampa in international waters off Chris...
Asylum seekers spike 'doesn't concern' Christmas Island
Civic leaders on Christmas Island say they are not concerned by a recent increase in the number of asylum seekers. A boat with 44 suspected asylum seekers on board was intercepted off the Western Australian coast near Broome at the weekend, the sixth...
We are family: Marco community to have Thanksgiving feast together
MARCO ISLAND — The noble idea to host a community Thanksgiving dinner for families in need and those without relatives in the area appears to have come from humble beginnings. Directors of the civic group, Christmas Island Style, and owners of The...

