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PM predicts pain as debt blows out
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Rich brothel squabble ends in court
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Gay marriage vote likely - Turnbull
MALCOLM Turnbull says it is "likely" the coalition government will allow a conscience vote on gay marriage before the next election.
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South Africa farewells 'greatest son'
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Country Road in racial snub storm
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US lotto jackpot soars above $613m
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HE lived a life surrounded by richness and worked with some ofthe world's wealthiest people. So why did Michael Hall give up a life of prestige to move to Australia?
Couple say $12m lotto win 'just a headache'
THEY could have bought fancy cars and designer clothes. Instead, this couple claim they can't shake their thrifty ways and their lotto win is "just sitting in the bank".
Gillard's home goes under the hammer
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Bosses fear new bully dob-in laws
BOSSES fear staff blackmail over new powers imposed by the former Labor government for workers to dob in an office bully.
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Workout 'cuts festive food damage'
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