Asimov publioshed two books named Nightfall 1 and Nightfall 2 which are collections of short stories. I have both of these books in a single volume named "Nightfall', which is not to be confused with the novel of the same

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Cell growth and communes feature in research by two University of Waikato PhD students who have been awarded Top Achiever Doctoral Scholarships.

WESTERN Australia won't be able to ignore the massive water resource in the Kimberley for ever, Opposition Leader Colin Barnett says.

WEST Australian Premier Alan Carpenter is set to call an early election and capitalise on turmoil within the state Liberal party.

MEXICAN materials giant Cemex, which bought Rinker Group in boom times last year for $16 billion, is exploring the possible sale of its Australian pipeline business to pay down debt.

ST GEORGE Bank has a far worse outlook than any of its peers but is likely to talk up its prospects to attract a higher takeover bid, according to JPMorgan.

PASSENGERS on board a bus have escaped injury after the vehicle burst into flames this morning.

STRONG jobs growth data out today has not deterred economists from forecasting a series of interest rate cuts by Christmas.

EXPERTS say the super-high commodity prices of the past five years are falling and are unlikely to return for the forseeable future.

MINARA Resources, Australia's second largest nickel producer, has deferred a $300 million expansion program after posting an 80 per cent fall in first half profit.

BUDERIM Ginger has lifted its full year earnings forecast by 200 per cent after sealing a $US5.7 million ($6.3 million) deal to buy a US macadamia nut producer.

TOYOTA has reported a 28.1 per cent slide in first-quarter net profits, keeping its forecast for a slump in full-year earnings due to a weak US economy, a stronger yen and rising costs.

A GOLD Coast bouncer has lost his security licence after assaulting a person outside a Surfers Paradise nightclub.

A WOMAN charged with the murder of a baby more than 12 years ago was granted bail when she appeared in the Supreme Court in Cairns this morning.

A WOMAN has launched legal action to reclaim more than 100 dogs seized by the RSPCA during a raid on a Brisbane kennel in January.

THE woeful recent performance of toll road operators worsened yesterday as shares in ConnectEast Group dived almost 15 per cent.

AUSTRALIA'S corporate watchdog is putting unlisted property schemes, credit ratings agencies and listed investment funds under its microscope in response to concerns sparked by the ongoing financial market turmoil.

VICTORIAN police are investigating serious threats including death threats allegedly made against a number of AFL players.