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  Media in a froth over 'Neknominate' trend

  There are calls for Facebook to ban social media drinking contest Neknominate after the deaths of several young men. As the game makes headlines, Alex McClintock asks whether the latest viral phenomenon is anything new or just another media-fuelled moral panic.

  Life Matters

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  Call to end all prison sentences for thieves and fraudsters

  One of the UK's foremost legal experts has controversially called for an end to custodial sentences for property offences like theft and fraud. Damien Carrick takes a look at the radical proposal, whose proponents claim will save money and reduce crime rates.

  Law Report

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  Prime Minister Tony Abbott says ties with Indonesia still strong

  Amid new claims by The New York Times of Australian spying in Indonesia, Prime Minister Tony Abbott has moved to avoid criticism of the media. Speaking to RN Breakfast, Mr Abbott said Australia has a 'strong relationship' with its northern neighbour, despite disagreements.

  RN Breakfast

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  Company profits rise despite decade-high unemployment

  The car industry leaving the country and decade-high unemployment haven't constrained the share market, with some of Australia's biggest companies reporting stellar profits. Sheryle Bagwell explains why, and previews the potential Qantas bailout and Sydney's upcoming G20 meeting.

  RN Breakfast

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  Indie Adelaide film among Bears at Berlin Film Festival

  Known for its focus on youth, female directors and cinema from the developing world, the Berlin Film Festival is one of the world's largest celebrations of the moving image. From Chinese thrillers to new films from arthouse favourites, Jason Di Rosso and Tommaso Tocci take a look at the best of the 'Berlinale'.

  The Final Cut

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  Antarctica: the great unseen continent

  Virtually untouched by humanity, Antarctica's crystalline waters and open spaces leave visitors awestruck. Here Rachael Kohn writes about her own journey to the icy continent and the varied spiritual experiences it provoked in her fellow travellers.

  The Spirit of Things

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  Ghosts of the tsunami

  The tsunami that hit the Pacific coast of Japan in 2011 killed more than 15,000 people, caused a nuclear disaster and left whole cities destroyed. When survivors began to slowly rebuild their lives, they found that the dead, never far away in a country devoted to its ancestors, would not stay buried, writes Alex McClintock.

  Late Night Live

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