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PM's rock star street party welcome
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Rescued migrant's lucky strike
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Federal Politics
Abbott backs uni's 'imperialist' statue
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Tinkler snaps up NSW coal mine
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Oil bounce adds fuel to Christmas rally
ASX ended Christmas Eve on a high posting its highest close since the beginning of the month.
Tabcorp veteran jumps from hot water
Tabcorp veteran Kerry Willcock has paid the price for 'dirty money' claims.
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Holiday like an entrepreneur
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High Five: Adelaide's big games
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'Unlucky' Shaun Marsh dropped
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'Funky' Miller returns to MCG
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