The off-duty British soldier hacked to death in broad daylight in London yesterday has been identified as a young father regarded by comrades as "popular and witty".
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Tributes flow for 'courageous' Hazel Hawke
12:30 AM |Former first lady Hazel Hawke has been described as gutsy, warm and free of airs and graces by people paying tribute to her after her death. -
Obama tackles drones, Guantanamo in speech
5:31 AM |In a major policy speech on Thursday, Obama said the United States faced a new threat from "diverse" terror franchises. -
Govt supports car industry, says Bradbury
7:14 AM |Assistant Treasurer David Bradbury has defended the government's financial support of the industry and particularly Ford in recent years. -
'Biggest Loser' contestant taken to hospital
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