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Concern over 'underground fire'
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TESTS detect "heating of some kind" inside the New Zealand coal mine where 29 men are trapped.
NZ mine explosion
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At least two Australians trapped among 27 fellow miners in a coal shaft gas blast in New Zealand.
Coolest cars of the 2010 LA Auto Show
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The Chevy Volt was awarded the Green Car Journal's 2011 Green Car of the Year. Check out some of the latest motoring trends.
Overseas reaction to the royal engagement
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See in pictures how the media responded to the news of the engagement announcement of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Prince William and Kate Middleton
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PRINCE William and Kate Middleton, the future king and queen of England? We follow their relationship in pictures.
The Pin-Up Prince
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From childhood to his visit latest visit to Australia, we look back at the life of Prince William of Wales.
Kate Middleton - the next princess
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KATE Middleton will be the next royal princess after she and Prince William announced their engagement.
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'Missing the bus saved my life'
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MINER tells how blast blew his hat off as he drove into the mine to catch up with his colleagues.
Beer strike threatens Christmas cheers
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BEER could be in short supply this Christmas season and summer with Tooheys workers launching action over pay dispute.
Treasury warning on 'property bubble'
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THE prospect of a sudden and dramatic drop in house prices is "the elephant in the room".
Gordon stirs the pot in war with Jamie
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KNIVES are out after hot-headed Ramsay calls rival "just a cook" who "needs to lose a few pounds".
'I understand people's frustrations'
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US President weighs into debate over "naked" airport scanners, but admits he doesn't have to go through screening himself.
Driver's licence smart cards hit glitch
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COATING peels off Queensland's new $110m anti-forgery licence system during the trial phase.