Last updated: February 28, 2011

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National Photographic Portrait Prize 2011

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The winners and finalists from the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2011.

Christchurch earthquake - the dead and missing

Baxter Warwick Gowland

SCORES of people have lost their lives and hundreds more are missing from the devastating Christchurch earthquake. Here are some of them.

Christchurch earthquake: The morning after

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New Zealanders wake up to a grim reality in Christchurch, where scores are dead after a devastating earthquake.

Earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand

New Zealand Earthquake

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake has hit Christchurch, causing widespread damage.

Crisis in Libya

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Human rights organisations say hundreds have been killed as the Libyan government unleashes force against protesters demanding change.

Bondi Bowl-A-Rama 2011

Bondi Bowl-A-Rama 2011

The cream of the world's skateboarders gather in Bondi to battle it out at this year's Bowl-A-Rama

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Oscars 2011: Live coverage

Jacki Weaver

WE bring you all the drama, all the action, all the gossip and all the fashion faux pas from Hollywood's biggest night of the year.

High dollar hurting business: survey

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THE county's business chiefs are predicting a patchy economic outlook with industry particularly hit by the strength of the dollar.

Margin calls in steady decline

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MARGIN calls have dropped to one in 1650 customers, a far cry from one in 100 during the GFC.

Rachel Taylor on surviving Hollywood life

Rachel Taylor

THE Aussie actress reveals the advice Grey's Anatomy co-star Ellen Pompeo gave her on living with stardom and 18-hour days on set.

Heathrow ate my backpack

Heathrow

LOST luggage and a day spent in Heathrow Airport's baggage reclaim hall brings unexpected surprises - and a few tips for next time.

Holograms to offer virtual meetings

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DEVELOPERS are working on a Star Wars-style hologram to help speakers deliver speeches from anywhere.