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Dutch backpacker held hostage for six weeks in a Melbourne hotel, court told.
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Gina Rinehart is believed to be at the pointy end of reaching a settlement with her two estranged children.
Blow for NuCoal's Hunter coal licences
ICAC has called for the NSW state government to cancel the licences.
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Fed ‘baby steps’ to ease taper shock
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- Media Billionaires back Ten's new direction
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| Michael McIntyre's Christmas Comedy Roadshow | 9:01pm - 10pm |
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| 24 Hours in Emergency | 8:30pm - 9:30pm |
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| The World Is Not Enough | 8:30pm - 11:15pm |
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| Michael McIntyre's Christmas Comedy Roadshow | 9:01pm - 10pm |
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| Borgen | 9:30pm - 10:35pm |
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| Tropic Thunder | 9:30pm - 11:40pm |
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