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AFL girl hands over pictures
THE girl at the centre of St Kilda photo scandal has agreed to hand over all pictures to the court.
Julian Assange fears execution in US jail
WIKILEAKS chief says there is a "high chance" he would be killed if he were extradited to the US.
Schapelle Corby may get early release
CONVICTED drug smuggler's family says there's a chance of clemency this Christmas.
Rain set to wreak havoc for Christmas
NORTH Queensland on flood alert, with possible cyclone a threat in the coming days.
G, what happened to family-friendly flicks?
THINKING of taking the kids to the movies in the next fortnight? Get set to be disappointed.
WikiLeaks head and AFL girl lash out after playing web havoc in these top yarns
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Let the airing of grievances begin
AT this time of year it’s easy to lose sight of another important celebration, says Jayne Kearney
Santa given security pat-down
CHRISTMAS mission to outback communities showed even Santa is not above the law.
Rubber sharks to test eyes in the sky
WORLD-FIRST experiment to test state's aerial shark spotting, as summer patrols get under way.
Students paid to inject horse tranquiliser
BRITISH University students were paid £250 ($387) to take part in a psychiatric study in which they were injected with ketamine.
Smoker sparks suicide police response
MAN sues police for US$400,000 after police officers mistook cigarette break for suicide attempt.
For sale: JFK murder suspect's coffin
AUCTION bids for the coffin of Lee Harvey Oswald are over $25,000 after the owner decides it's time for a new home.
Brawl breaks out at Hulk Hogan's wedding
A PHOTOGRAPHER and bodyguard clash as professional wrestler says his wedding vows.
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'No words to say that can make it better'
GRANDMOTHER of boy, 13, killed by truck on pre-Christmas bike ride mourns her "angel" as Facebook tribute site inundated.
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New light shed on missing cyclist case
AN emotional appeal by the brother of a cyclist who went missing in northern NSW two months ago has shed new light on the case.
Shot nude model talks to police
A WOMAN shot on the Gold Coast during a house party with bikie associates and strippers has given detectives "a version" of what happened, police say.
Teen charged with stabbing
A TEENAGE boy has been charged with a violent stabbing in Victoria's north that left a 63-year-old man fighting for his life.
Perfect Christmas weather for SA
SA will have perfect weather for Christmas, while the rest of the nation battles rain, floods, and heat.
Man charged over wife's death
A MAN charged over the death of his wife has been remanded into custody.
Merry frisk-mas for Top End Santa
A CHRISTMAS mission to deliver cheer to three remote communities has proved even Santa is not above the law.
Boat sinks, man drowns
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000><b>UPDATE 1:20pm:</b></FONT> A SOUTH Hobart man has drowned in River Derwent early this morning.
Anarchists claim Rome embassy blasts
BLASTS in Chilean and Swiss embassies in Rome possibly the work of anarchists, officials say.
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Anderson ready for Boxing Day
England fast bowler James Anderson casts off rumours of his demise for the Boxing Day Test against Australia.
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Unfit Inglis a 'bad buy'
Fitness expert Dean Benton says NRL superstar Greg Inglis is so out of shape and patched up he'd be a 'bad buy' for any club next season.
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Gillette won't renew contract with Woods
THE Gillette brand, known for its shaving products, has announced it will not renew its endorsement deal with Tiger Woods.
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Ryan and Scarlett fast-track divorce
RYAN Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson make break-up official by filing for divorce in Los Angeles.
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Have a look at the games coming in 2011
SACKBOY, Zelda and Kirby are among the game characters to return to the shelves next year.
Retail internet threat comes of age
MORE than 10 years after internet retailing was touted as the next big thing, traditional merchants are finally beginning to feel the pinch.
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