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Pair walked 40km to get help
A COUPLE walked 40km to get help for two other family members after their car became bogged on a remote outback track in northwest Queensland.
Fergie was desperate to please
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Twin peek at Danish delights
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Britons used their heads - as cups
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Grand final tickets skyrocket
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