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Yacht crew already dead: inquest

The crew of a yacht adrift off the north Queensland coast were likely already dead by the time a search was launched, an inquest has heard. - Brisbane Times more (The Brisbane Times — 2 hours ago)

Off to the Ekka? It'll cost you

Average family will need about $250 for a day at the Ekka. - Brisbane Times more (The Brisbane Times — 2 hours ago)

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Australia

Recipients of child support lose out under new formula

Separated parents who care for children at home - mainly women - are the biggest losers as a result of changes to child and family support benefits. - Brisbane Times more (The Brisbane Times — 1 hour ago)

Five-minute Spit Bridge traffic fix ends in a snarl

SHAVING five minutes off your journey in five years. That was the $48 million promise made to exasperated northern beaches bus commuters yesterday by the Minister for Roads, Eric Roozendaal, as he unveiled what was supposed to be the Government's long-awaited solution to the congested Spit Bridge. more (Sydney Morning Herald — 7 hours ago)

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World

Sudan floods displace more than 40,000

The United Nations is scrambling emergency aid to more than 40,000 people displaced by floods in southern Sudan, a top regional official said today. - Brisbane Times more (The Brisbane Times — 2 hours ago)

America would be safe under Obama: Rice

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says the nation would be safe under an Obama presidency and ruled out a shot at VP under either candidate. - Brisbane Times more (The Brisbane Times — 2 hours ago)

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Technology

Nintendo DS to become personal beauty consultant

(The Brisbane Times)

Women in Japan will soon be able to have their own hand-held beauty consultant after games company Sega teamed up with cosmetics giant Shiseido to offer make-up tips on the Nintendo DS. - more (Sydney Morning Herald — 14 hours ago)

Ogle cam: up close and impertinent

PRIVACY activists have accused Google of deceiving the public by breaking its promises to photograph only public roads for its Street View mapping tool and to promptly remove images flagged as inappropriate. more (Sydney Morning Herald — 7 hours ago)

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Entertainment

Sunday sighted - sort of

The Kidman clan visit Antonia Kidman, while the paps wait for that prized baby snap. - Brisbane Times more (The Brisbane Times — 1 hour ago)

Freeman said passenger was a friend, crash witness says

(The Brisbane Times)

The woman who was injured along with Morgan Freeman in a weekend car accident apparently is a friend of the Oscar-winning actor who had offered him a ride home, a crash witness says. more (CNN — 10 hours ago)

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Sport

Shorey joins Villa with Young also poised

Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of England left-back Nicky Shorey from Reading on a three-year deal with Middlesbrough defender Luke Young expected to join him soon. more (CNN — 2 hours ago)

Richards prays for better luck with cup hopes

YOU could not blame Steve Richards for again running his eyes and hands over his two best horses Playwright and Irazu before he put in their cups nominations this week. more (Sydney Morning Herald — 8 hours ago)

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