Wednesday Dec 02, 2009
The Senate has rejected the government's emissions trading scheme a second time, giving Labor a trigger for a double dissolution election.
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Serena WilliamsBounce backHow Australian Open revived Serena's career
Chickpea, eggplant and tomatoSeason sensationMidweek menu: chickpea and vegie salad
Mark the start of summer with this simple-to-make
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the oil boom, can anyone save Dubai from its debts?
Nelson Mandela StadiumReady for battleFIFA World Cup stadiums near completion
Once a headache for the organising committee, South
Africa's 10 new stadiums are now their pride and joy.
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Planning a road trip this summer? Ditch the discomfort
— don't get caught without these DIY dunnies.
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New Moon star Taylor Lautner has sparked gossip after
he declined to answer questions about his sexuality.
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