Last updated: November 20, 2010

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Second blast feared at NZ mine

Pike River Coal mine

RESCUERS hoping to free 29 men trapped by an explosion in a New Zealand coal mine fear there is a high chance of a second blast due to rising gas levels.

Twins' school massacre link

FIRST PICTURE US police have released a photograph of Melbourne twin Kristen Hermeler, who died in a suicide pact with her sister.

Organisers set for Schoolies rush

SCHOOLIES organisers are poised to ramp up beach security before the secure 'beach hub', which can accommodate 20,000 school leavers, opens tonight at 6.30.

Thousands welcome troops home

THOUSANDS of people lined Brisbane streets today to welcome home the 2500 soldiers from the city's 7th Brigade who have been deployed to East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Santa Clive gives staff 55 Mercs

MINING magnate Clive Palmer has played Santa to staff at a north Queensland refinery, giving out gifts including 55 Mercedes-Benz cars.

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Confidential

Parking for the privileged

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WOLFMOTHER frontman Andrew Stockdale allegedly overplayed the privilege card when he was parking his car at New Farm recently.

Comedian makes light of his jokes

Ricky Gervais on fire

AFTER taking up exercise earlier this year, UK comedian Ricky Gervais has trimmed his punchlines in line with his shrinking waistline.

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Westminster Abbey tipped as the venue

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Pat-down 'sex assault'

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US mother's 'sex assault' by airport security.

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Will you Kinect?

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Get set for controller-free gaming

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A closed book

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Facebook is dead ... wait, what?

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The mighty Ocelot

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Ocelot combat vehicle tests its mettle

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Deathly Hallows review

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It should be called "Hermione Takes Charge"

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Is the way clear?

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Check out 78 traffic cams across Queensland

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Meet Frances, just one of our extraordinary stories.

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The most amusing pics from cyberspace.

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Surviving suicide pact twin 'angry'

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UPDATE 7.34pm: THE 29-year-old Victorian twins who tried to carry out a suicide pact at a shooting range in the US have been named.

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Trek across town for savings

Mio Takagi and Naavi Lingham shop for groceries

SHOPPERS are willing to travel a little further from home to get the best deals at independent food markets located in Brisbane's outer suburbs.

Home buyers playing it safe

Bargain-hunting home buyers cautious

QUEENSLAND home buyers are being cautious with their cash with more than a third of sales for houses priced under $350,000.

Airport shut after transplant plane crash

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A LIGHT plane carrying a transport liver crashed on landing, closing Birmingham Airport and seriously injuring two people on board.

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