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Australian politics                                                                                  Monday 19 Jan 2015 g
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Baby Ferouz, born to asylum seekers in Brisbane, released from detention In a change of heart by immigration authorities, Ferouz, his parents and two siblings have been allowed to leave a Darwin detention centre to stay with relatives in Melbourne  Coalition talks up a tax cut it wants to repeal as Labor fights a move it planned Topsy turvy debate centres on a cut due to take effect from 1 July legislated as the second part of family compensation for Labor’s carbon pricing scheme  Manus Island guards force end to protest and seize alleged ringleaders Authorities attempt to end week-long unrest at centre by taking away up to 30 men from Oscar and Delta compounds, with some reportedly sent to isolation  Joe Hockey dodges questions about rift with Tony Abbott over Medicare rebate The treasurer says he won’t be distracted by idle political commentary and will instead focus on job creation and the government’s families package
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The new Mario is self aware. How long before he goes inside you to fix things? | Charlie Brooker Charlie Brooker: Researchers have created a version of Mario that experiences basic emotions – now he needs a purpose that affects the real world
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Protesting Manus Island detainee treated by medical staff after reportedly swallowing detergent - video Four Pakistani detainees reportedly drank detergent as part of a protest. This video reportedly shows one unconscious man being taken by medical staff for treatment