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Soldier killed in Afghanistan a loyal, quiet achiever: family
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Welcome relief
Good rains gave large parts of Australia some much-needed rain in 2008, easing severe drought conditions.
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Squatter showdown
A stand-off between Melbourne University and student squatters is coming to a head, with an eviction order approved.
Arts 'ignored'
Lobby group calls for arts subjects to be included in the Federal Government's new national curriculum.
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Surf lifesavers are playing down concerns about a series of shark sightings off Sydney beaches.
Ancient explosion
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