Workers were apparently told that their jobs could be lost.
Beaconsfield mine 'under financial pressure' before fatal rockfall
Beaconsfield miners have told a Tasmanian inquest they felt the Beaconsfield gold mine was under financial pressure in the months leading up to the Anzac Day rockfall two years ago.
The miners have been giving evidence in the opening week of the inquest into the death of miner Larry Knight.
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Extradition fight
Radovan Karadzic's lawyers are expected to file an appeal against his transfer to The Hague.
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Emergency landing
Qantas has sent a replacement plane to collect more than 300 passengers stranded in the Philippines.
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Violence breaks out in massive Olympic ticket queue
- 45 dead, 100 missing after boat sinks in DR Congo
- Three killed in Lebanon clash: medics
- 2 dead as bombs explode in India
- Dutch pensioner busted with 'secret' marijuana crop
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Cool Cats hold off Hawks
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Eastwood stars as Broncos roll Sharks
- Catholic priest found guilty of child sex offences
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Crows to target returning Hall
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Bosnich to start for Mariners in comeback bid
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'Emotional' Deans ready for Bledisloe clash
- Motorist dies after plunging into Sydney river
- Third man charged over Sydney man's murder
- 'No interest' in Iemma's high-profile media advisers
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Video footage from inside a Qantas flight documents the emergency landing.
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An international Qantas flight has been forced to make an emergency landing in Manila.
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Analysts are expecting more bad news from the banking sector.
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NAB's chief executive John Stewart explains the company's decision to widen its debt exposure.
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Landline preview: Anti-mulesing protesters have stolen the limelight from a wool industry fashion show.
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A new report warns several coal-fired power stations could be forced to close to meet even modest reductions in greenhouse gases.
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ABC journalist Peter Lloyd is facing three new drug charges following a brief court appearance in Singapore.
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Hundreds of Anglican bishops have marched through London to demand urgent action on global poverty.
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US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was the guest of honour at a dinner in Perth.
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US presidential candidate Barack Obama has called for global unity during a massive campaign rally in Germany.
Audio
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The World Today: The World Today's Alexandra Kirk talks to Malcolm Turnbull about his emissions trading stance.
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AM: There are concerns that aid for Burmese cyclone victims may not be reaching the people it is meant for.
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PM: Rotary International is giving Fiji women a new lift, by donating more than 12,000 second hand bras. Listen to PM's report.
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PM: New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Bill Gates have pledged $US500 million to campaign against smoking.
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ABC Grandstand: Lauren Jackson discusses her preparations for the Beijing basketball tournament with Grandstand's Peter Walsh.
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News Audio: Researcher Robert Tanton tells NewsRadio that cost of living increases under the Howard government ate up wage rises.
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News Audio: Jeff Kennett tells Marius Benson he is considering running for the position of Mayor of Melbourne.
Features and Analysis
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Asian inflation threat
The era of cheap Chinese imports could be about to end.
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Viagra tip
One of Australia's leading anti-doping experts predicts the Olympics will be marred by the use of Viagra.
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Western leader
Condoleezza Rice's visit to Western Australia has highlighted the state's importance.
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Extradition fight
Radovan Karadzic's lawyers are expected to file an appeal against his transfer to The Hague.
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Rumour mill working to flush out Mladic: experts
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UN keeps watch on aid money to Burma
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Mining company 'likely to blame' for deadly volcano
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Bringing music from Nazi death camps to life
I don’t know if it’s good fortune or the careless attitude of the border guards that has allowed me to enter Zimbabwe four times without being arrested. More
Political interference
Sport
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Cats roll on
The experience of Geelong's premiership stars shone through as the Cats survived a mighty scare to see off Hawthorn at the MCG.
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Eastwood stars as Broncos roll Sharks
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Crows to target returning Hall
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'Emotional' Deans ready for Bledisloe clash
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Bosnich to start for Mariners in comeback bid
Test match cricket may be moving from the MCG to Docklands - and played at night. More
Olympics Profile: Stephanie Rice
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Violence breaks out in massive Olympic ticket queue
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China unveils largest delegation for Beijing
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US swimmer Hardy begins doping appeal
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PM confident China can keep Olympics safe
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Jongewaard shattered by Olympics omission
- Khan predicts eight medals for British boxers
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Hoy cleared on animal cruelty charges
- Indian world champ fails to bag shooting wildcard
- White House 'disappointed' by Iraq Olympic ban
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Olyroos downed in Olympics tune-up
- China team tested in 'battlefield conditions'
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China confirms foiled Olympic terrorism plot
Entertainment
- Ekka exhibition opens at Museum of Brisbane
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Rare Vanuatu art goes on show
- Qld Arts to launch first regional forum in Mt Isa
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Acropolis to undergo restoration
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Hollywood actors' union faces internal rift
Matthew McConaughey says he got a little funky during the recent birth of his son. More
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Rock workout
Offbeat
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Dutch pensioner busted with 'secret' marijuana crop
A 73-year-old Dutch man was astonished to learn from police that the begonias he had lovingly tended on his doorstep concealed a secret marijuana plantation.
Photos
Australian pilot Captain John Francis Barters looks at the damage to a Qantas plane after it made an emergency landing at the Manila International airport on July 25, 2008. The plane landed after plunging thousands of feet and losing cabin pressure during a flight from Hong Kong to Melbourne.
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Huge drawcard
US presidential candidate Barack Obama addresses a massive crowd in Berlin.
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Opinion
Zimbabwe talks
The world shouldn't hold its breath anticipating a resolution of Zimbabwe's problems.
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Sport
Athlete profile
Australian wrestler Ali Abdo is suiting up for his third Olympics.
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Watch
Sealing the show
The stars of Taronga Zoo's new seal show have made their public debut.
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Costly affection
A Mildura woman has lost all her fingers, toes and a leg after being licked by her dog.
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NT Election
Going to the polls
Antony Green maps out the situation facing the major parties leading into the NT Election.
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News diary
- Today: Bledisloe Cup - Australia v New Zealand.
Queensland's senior Liberals are publicly at war with each other over tomorrow's planned vote on merging with the Nationals.
Sunday: Barrie Cassidy interviews Shadow Environment Minister Greg Hunt as the Opposition grapples with its position on emissions trading.
Sunday: NAB CEO John Stewart discusses the bank's shock annnouncement to book another $830m in losses on sub-prime-loan-backed securities.
Sunday: the Offsiders interview guest is Australian netball captain Sharelle McMahon.
