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Scorched at final hurdle
Sydney Sixers take out inaugural BBL title with win over Perth at the WACA.
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Queen Victoria reigns
Victoria Azarenka becomes new world No. 1 with Australian Open win over Maria Sharapova.
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Union leader blamed
PM identifies unionist as the one who told Tent Embassy Tony Abbott's location, sparking security debacle.
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Aussies wrap up whitewash
Australia take less than an hour to take India's final four wickets to complete 4-0 series win.
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Girlfriend turns 'dog'
The mother of Troy Mercanti's children, Tammy Kingdon, is now in police protection.
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Kal skimpies tamed
Goldfields city undergoes a moral shift, forcing skimpy barmaids to cover up and tone down.
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Freo's next big thing
Pop quartet San Cisco land at an impressive no.7 in Triple J's Hottest 100.
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'Worst flight of our lives'
Passengers held hands and prayed as freak winds and low fuel forced a Virgin Australia flight down at Perth Airport after two aborted landings.
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Seal denies divorce
Singer says he and Heidi Klum are not getting divorced and are not even legally separated.
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Woman, believed to be Alan Bond's wife Di Bliss, found dead at Cottesloe home. 02:43 pm
Evacuation recommended at Barrow Island after emergency hearing with Fair Work Australia. 09:27 am
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North West braces for Iggy
Pilbara and Midwest Gascoyne residents are bracing for Tropical Cyclone Iggy with gale force winds expected tonight and tomorrow. January 28, 2012, 11:05 am
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- Pair charged after Cannington chase January 28, 2012, 9:22 am
NSW communities count cost of flooding
A break in the weather is giving residents of flood-damaged communities in northern NSW a chance to assess the damage. January 28, 2012, 6:51 pm
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Greece 'will not cede budget control to EU'
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Rinehart's $500m staff deal
Gina Rinehart is planning to give her staff a $500 million equity stake in the Roy Hill iron ore project in the Pilbara, which is set to become one of… January 28, 2012, 10:23 am
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- CME wants approvals overhaul January 28, 2012, 6:25 pm
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72 all out! Pakistan humiliate England to take series
Left-arm spinner Abdul Rehman took a career best 6-25 to help Pakistan humble England by 72 runs in the second Test in Abu Dhabi and win the series. 55 minutes ago
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- NZ complete biggest Test victory January 28, 2012, 3:48 pm
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Chefs become hunter, gatherers
Wild herbs, leaves and even giant ants and tarantulas are in demand by the world's top chefs who are putting a renewed focus on traditional recipes and the use… January 27, 2012, 5:50 pm
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Top ports
Some cruise ports stay in the mind forever because the location makes a big impact. January 28, 2012, 6:00 am
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UK musical to lampoon euro in currency's heartland
BERLIN (Reuters) - Europe's top politicians and policymakers will need an extra-thick skin this Friday when an irreverent musical turns up on the doorstep… January 27, 2012, 2:09 am
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Wedge Island paradise within reach
Wedge Island is a stunning piece of WA coastline that has been enjoyed by "those in the know" for more than 70 years. January 28, 2012, 10:33 am
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- Baby Audi packs a punch January 28, 2012, 10:12 am
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Breaking
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