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Forget James Bond, fact is stranger than fiction in an authorised history of the M16 which reveals secrets of spy life, such as using alcohol as cologne to appear manly
Orphan baby loses brave fight
A NEWBORN who lost her parents days after her birth has died on the same day as her parents' funeral.
Ex-Mac banker admits to insider trading
FORMER Macquarie banker made a $1.4 million profit buying shares based on insider information.
Outrage over school's poss toss contest
NEW Zealand school cops flak over a possum-throwing competition held for charity.
Is this the end of fun at the beach?
BEACHGOERS could soon be fined up to $500 for flying kites, digging holes and taking photos.
New book reveals the secret error which caused the famous liner to hit an iceberg
Beckham and Ramsay in camping trip gunfire ordeal
The Hoff kicked off DWTS
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If you like kangaroo, you'll love horse
IT'S sweet, it's tender and food writer Grant Jones believes it should be on menus everywhere.
Man 'caught drink driving on lawn mower'
ATTEMPT to get round drink driving ban by riding lawnmower to store to buy beer ends in arrest.
Police swoop on elderly woman's chooks
PENSIONER got fright of her life when two policemen came knocking - to arrest her roosters.
Young convicts pedal to freedom
TWO teenagers pedalled to freedom after they were let out of jail for the day to take a cycling test.
Aussie man has tongue record licked
JAY Sloot's tongue is 7.9cm wide and he has the ability to lift entire 375ml cans of soft drink with it.
'Fake police officer' pulls over real cop
A MAN used flashing sirens in his car to pull over a legitimate detective before fleeing the scene.
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Villawood protesters threatening to jump
PROTESTERS on roof - including one who may be pregnant - plan to jump if demands aren't met tonight.
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Bomb squad detonates 150 explosives
POLICE have charged a man with firearm, ammunition and explosive offences after finding 150 sticks of gelignite in his car.
Child hit by car at shops dies
A FOUR-year-old boy hit by a car in the car park of a suburban supermarket has died.
Granny's family 'hoping for miracle'
RELATIVES of a missing elderly Melbourne woman have made a tearful plea for help finding their beloved matriarch.
Couple charged over running brothel
A WHYALLA couple has been arrested and charged over running a brothel in the Iron Triangle city.
Man pleads guilty to Di Risio murder
A PERTH man has pleaded guilty to murdering 21-year-old Alessio Di Risio by stabbing him to death outside his Tuart Hill home.
If your burger's got the lot, call these guys
TWO men who quit their jobs to go on a nationwide quest in search of Australia's best burger have set their tastebuds on Darwin.
Hostage drama at Risdon
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000><b>UPDATE:</b></FONT> SIX prison officers are in hospital after being attacked by inmates at Risdon prison.
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Scientists drill volcano to predict future
PLANS are being made to drill almost 4km into an active volcano in Italy to predict when it will erupt.
Lady Gaga demands an end to prejudice in the US military
Nathan Tinkler saves Jets
NEWCASTLE Jets will continue in the A-League under new ownership arrangements, Football Federation Australia has announced.
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BHP still concerned about global economy
THE world's biggest resources company, BHP Billiton, remains concerned about the fragile state of the global economy.
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| AAX | Ausenco | 3.03 | 9.78% |
| MQA | Macquarie Atlas.. | 1.57 | 7.16% |
| CGF | Challenger Fina.. | 4.35 | 4.31% |
| TPM | TPG Telecom | 1.61 | -5.3% |
| PRU | Perseus Mining .. | 3.1 | -4.33% |
| RMD | ResMed | 3.42 | -3.67% |
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ANZ first to court on bank fee class action
ANZ is the first cab off the rank in multi-million dollar class action against banks over penalty fees.
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Oksana's love email to Mel amid break-up
GRIGORIEVA reportedly professed her love for Mel Gibson in a candid email exchange after their break-up.
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Branson launches Virgin Hotels
SIR Richard Branson has given the biggest clue he will be venturing into the hotel business by launching the Virgin Hotel website.
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New luxury liner crowned queen of the sea - coming in at a mere 5mm larger than rival
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Medicare e-health contract in limbo
THREE months after the start of the $90 million mandatory Healthcare Identifier system, Medicare is yet to sign a contract for service delivery.
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