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It's more important than ever to maintain a balanced lifestyle and observe good nutrition as we're bombarded with pollutants and additives in our food.

Save money and do your bit for the environment in your own backyard.

The search for a British backer, missing for a week, continues in Katoomba.

South Australian police say a man who died during a siege had a history of violent crime.

Kevin Rudd has scored a diplomatic coup after his approach to fighting climate change.

Kylie Minogue attends Paris fashion week.

Rupert Murdoch News of the World is at the centre of a phone tapping scandal in the UK.

Police have confirmed the man who terrorised a South Australia town yesterday had a violent past.

Hundreds of people have been injured and thousands of homes have been wrecked by an earthquake in China.

The father and uncle of a missing backpacker are on their way to Australia to help search for the young man.

As Italy welcomes world leaders and the G8 Summit, its Prime Minister is drawing criticism for delays for rebuilding earthquake damaged L'Aquila.

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has rejected calls to intervene in the case of a Rio Tinto executive accused of `spying¿ in China.

Nearly 60 people have been killed in the worst day of attacks since US forces began pulling out of Iraq.

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd takes centre stage in Italy climate talks.

Rudd meets the Pope to discuss a possible Australian saint.

The G8 leaders wives have toured the earthquake devastated city of L'Aquila.

A wax statue of Michael Jackson has been unveiled.

A wax statue of Michael Jackson has been unveiled.

A Sydney hospital has become the first in Australia to use new technology that can looked in our bodies better than x-rays.

The PM is resisting calls to personally intervene in the case of an Australia Rio Tinto executive arrested in China.

A state funeral will be held to farewell Australian war hero 'Ted' Kenna.

British police are investigating claims reporters from Murdoch owned News of the World hacked into thousands of celebrities' phone messages.

Kevin Rudd has persuaded the major powers to support his clean coal technologies in the campaign against global warning

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A full scale siege on an isolated property in outback South Australia.

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South Australia's being urged to follow in the footsteps of a tiny new south wales town that's voted to ban plastic water bottles.

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State weather update.

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Australia's unemployment rate has rised to a six-year high of 5.8 per cent.

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Mystery continues to surround Michael Jackson's resting place.

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The Chinese president has abandoned G8 talks in Italy as bloody riots threaten security back home.

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Consular officials are still trying to get access to an Australian man who has been accused of spying in China.

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Australia's last remaining Victorian Cross recipient from WWII has died aged 90.

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A four-year-old Australian girl has set her sight on the pro tennis circuit.

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A tribute for Michael Jackson's memorial service has given way to frustration over where he will be buried.

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British scientists claim to have created human sperm in lab.

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Australian officials are trying to gain access to an Australian man detained in Australia accused of spying.

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Australia's last remaining Victoria cross-recipient from the WWII has died.

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World's leaders are in Italy for the G8 Summit where they have agreed to cut carbon emissions by up to 80% over the next 30 years.

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There might not be a stadium for next year's football World Cup.

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A four-year-old Australian girl is causing a stir on the American pro tennis circuit.

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Australia's last remaining Victoria cross-recipient from the WWII has died.

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World's leaders are in Italy for the G8 Summit where they have agreed to cut carbon emissions by up to 80% over the next 30 years.

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There might not be a stadium for next year's football World Cup.

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A four-year-old Australian girl is causing a stir on the American pro tennis circuit.

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UK scientists say they have created human sperm.

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Three people were taken to hospital with injuries during a bull race in Spain.

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There are new claims Michael Jackson's body was riddled with needle marks.

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The global economy has been top of the agenda at the G8 Summit in Italy.

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The Federal Government is seeking urgent access to an Australian Rio Tinto executive detained in China on suspicion of espionage.

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The global economic outlook has sharply improved with the International Monetary Fund forecasting a recovery next year.

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Kevin Rudd has been working his charm in Switzerland to help Australia's bid for the soccer World Cup.

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The world's most famous wizards have walked a very wet red carpet at the premiere of the latest Harry Potter film in London.

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The question on everybody's lips is 'where is Michael Jackson's body?'

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South Australia's fractured Liberal party has picked a new leader.

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A look at the highlights from the Michael Jackson memorial service.

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Fans share their reactions after the Michael Jackson memorial.

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Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has visited Germany as part of his European tour.

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Millions of fans didn't make it to LA but still found a way to be part of the memorial.

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In Germany, Kevin Rudd was busy paying tribute to fallen Australian troops.

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For the past 12 days the world has been mourning the sudden death of pop legend Michael Jackson.

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Australia will take on England in the first Ashes test in Whales later today.

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Millions of fans around the world tipped their hats to Michael Jackson.

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It has been a thrilling day at the Tour de France, with Lance Armstrong coming to within a second of the overall lead.

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South Australia's fractured Liberal Party has picked a new leader this morning.

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Director Kenny Ortega remembers Michael Jackson.

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'Britain's got talent' finalist Shaheen Jafargholi performs Smokey Robinson's 'Who's Lovin' You'.

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Motown superstar Smokey Robinson remembers Michael Jackson.

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The Andrae Crouch Choir joined by Jackson's friends and family sing for Michael Jackson.

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R&B star Usher sings 'Gone Too Soon'.

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Al Sharpton thanks Michael.

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Brooke Shields remembers her friend, Michael Jackson.

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Basketball greats Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson speak at Michael Jackson's memorial.

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Stevie Wonder sings 'Never dreamed you'd leave in summer'.

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Motown founder Gordy Berry says goodbye to Michael.

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Former 'American Idol' Jennifer Hudson sings 'Will You Be There'.

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Mariah Carey sings 'I'll Be There' by Jackson 5.

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Queen Latifah reads a poem written by Maya Angelou for Michael.

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State weather update.

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Fraud detectives say card skimmers will target Australia, because our banks have been too slow to roll out the latest crime fighting technology.

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Australia's battlers have been denied a pay rise with the industrial umpire deciding the nation can't afford a lift in the minimum wage.

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Mariah Carey sings 'I'll Be There' by Jackson 5.

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Queen Latifah reads a poem written by Maya Angelou for Michael.

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State weather update.

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Fraud detectives say card skimmers will target Australia, because our banks have been too slow to roll out the latest crime fighting technology.

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Australia's battlers have been denied a pay rise with the industrial umpire deciding the nation can't afford a lift in the minimum wage.

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Los Angeles is going into lock down as thousands of fans get ready to farewell Michael Jackson.

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If you are excited about the next Harry Potter film but afraid of boy or girl germs than perhaps you would rather read the book instead.

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Australians have been dealt a double financial blow, with interest rates held and low wages frozen.

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Rugby League star Nate Myles has been banned from State of Origin over an alcohol-fuelled incident on the NSW central coast.

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China is in the grip of one of the most violent clashes since the Tiananmen Square massacre.

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80,000 fans turned up to see Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo's official presentation.

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The focus of grieving for pop legend Michael Jackson has switched to the Los Angeles cemetery.

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Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince premieres tomorrow in London.

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US President Barrack Obama has reached an agreement with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev to reduce their nuclear arsenal.

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Australia's low paid workers will find out today just how much of a pay rise they are about to receive.

Nelson Aspen reports: Michael Jackson memorial line-up; memorial scalpers strike; Jackson funeral.

Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint has vented outside for the first time since being diagnosed with swine flu.

With Aussie Robbie McEwen out injured the Tour de France has a new sprint star.

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Katie wanted to start her own fashion label ever since she was a little girl. But, as soon as she opened her doors American singing sensation Katy Perry set out to shut her down. Why? Because Katie's last name is also Perry.

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A 24 year old man from Black Forest has fallen to his death, while hiking in the rocky mountains of Canada.

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Thousands of Michael Jackson fans are celebrating this afternoon after receiving confirmation they have a ticket to his memorial service.

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Roger Federer has claimed another Wimbledon crown and a place in tennis history.

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At least 129 people have been killed after a protest turned violent in China's west.

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Final preparations are under way for Michael Jackson's memorial service in LA.

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South Australia opposition leader has quit after weeks of controversy.

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Sport reporter Jim Wilson is in Cardiff ahead of the series opener.

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Never-before-seen video has emerged of Michael Jackson being questioned over child molestation accusations.

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The UN is under increasing pressure to enforce tough sanctions against North Korea.

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Queensland scientists have discovered two new genes which double a person's risk of melanoma.

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The project to exhume the bodies of Australian and British soldiers from Fromelles is in disarray.

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A full scale security operation is being plant for Michael Jackson's memorial service on Wednesday.

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The first elephant born in Australia has taken his first steps at Taronga Zoo.

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China has accused Australian politicians of interfering with internal affairs.

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Hugh Jackman is leading a campaign to convince world leaders to fight poverty.

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Michael Jackson's family has announced a free memorial service for the singer.

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The last known video of Michael Jackson has been released.

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North Korea has defied strict UN sanctions and fired four short-range missiles.

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AFL great Jim Stynes has gone public to reveal a life and death battle against cancer.

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Beijing criticises Australia Dalai Lama visit as interference.

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Another Australian icon has been sold overseas.

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Beijing criticises Australia Dalai Lama visit as interference.

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Another Australian icon has been sold overseas.

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Kevin Rudd has called for a renewed by partisan effort to bridge the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australia.

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Michael Jackson's older brother has broken down in tears saying he wishes he had die instead.

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Michael Jackson's fans in Victoria have attended a special memorial service for the late king of pop.

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Parents have been cautioned not to panic after the death of a toddler with swine flu. The three year old Melbourne boy is Australia's first child to die with the virus.

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Five men have faced court in Sydney over a six million dollar international credit card scam.

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Michael Jackson's family have been forced to scrap plans to bury the singer on his Neverland ranch.

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Notorious train robber Ronnie Biggs has been refused parole from a UK prison.

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Australians aged over 25 who've recently lost their jobs will be offered a government subsidised training place.

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The Australian Rugby Union won't say why it suddenly dumped one of its star players.

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Australians who have lost their jobs could soon be offered a government subsidise.

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The only survivor of the Comoros plane crash is flying home to Paris for treatment.

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The EU has lifted a 20-year ban against selling ugly produce.

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'Best job in the world' winner has arrived on Hamilton Island to take up his role as caretaker.

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One of Britain's most notorious criminals Ronnie Biggs has been denied parole.

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Britons are struggling in temperatures of 32 degrees.

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Hollywood couple Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have been snapped in Melbourne.

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For the first time in 15 years, State and Territory leaders will gather in Darwin today for the Council of Australians Government meeting.

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A 3-year-old Victorian boy has become the first Australian child to die with swine flu.

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Singer Diana Ross has been named as a possible guardian for Michael Jackson's children.

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Plenty of celebrities have had plenty of things written or said about them that are simply untrue. The worst, of course, is that you're no longer with us when, of course, you are.

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A man has been charged with attempted murder over a Sydney home invasion where two Sri Lankan students were doused with acid.

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After two decades of government subsidised petrol prices, Queensland drivers have joined the rest of Australia in paying more for fuel.

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A teenage girl is believed to be the only survivor of a plane carrying 153 people that crashed into the Indian Ocean.

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A South Australian man accused of the death of Dianne Brimble has been given a suspended 15 month jail sentence.

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The new financial years means better help for bowel cancer sufferers who can now access the drug Avastin through the pharmaceutical benefits scheme.

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Michael Jackson fans will have the chance to farewell their idol in person at a public memorial on his Neverland ranch this weekend.

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Australia's Hugh Jackman has been offered another honour.

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Pioneering surgeons have unveiled their latest weapon in the battle against prostate cancer.

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Three Australians are multi-millionaires.

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Violence has marred celebrations in Iraq.

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Details of Michael Jackson's funeral have been released.

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Celebrations are taking place in Baghdad to mark the withdraw US troops.

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Tight security surrounds the Melbourne hotel where Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are staying.

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Funeral arrangements for Michael Jackson's have just been announced.

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At least two Australians have become multi-millionaires overnight.

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Australia is being warned to prepare for a new wave of boat people.