Israel to open Gaza humanitarian corridor

ISRAEL will open a humanitarian corridor into the Gaza Strip, acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's office said early today.

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Government could do more - ACCI

BUSINESS believes the Federal Government should be considering more measures to stimulate the economy.

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Activists 'disrupting' man overboard search

JAPANESE whalers have accused anti-whaling activists of trying to disrupt their search for a crew member missing and presumed dead after falling overboard in freezing Antarctic waters.

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Israel blames Hamas for school deaths

ISRAELI tank shells have killed at least 40 Palestinians at a school where civilians had taken shelter.

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Telly's hot and not list

WHAT do Eddie McGuire, Matthew Newton, John Wood and The Chaser team have in common?

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Veronicas outplayed this year

LITTLE-KNOWN electro group the Potbelleez has claimed the most airplay in the past year, stealing the airtime from The Veronicas, Rogue Traders and Powderfinger.

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Australia is Baz's best

BAZ Luhrmann's epic Australia has surpassed Moulin Rouge as the director's best performing film in this country. WHICH FILM DO YOU PREFER?

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He's Doctor ... who?

LITTLE-known actor Matt Smith has been chosen as the next star of Doctor Who, replacing David Tennant in the hit sci-fi series. WHO'S YOUR FAVOURITE DOCTOR?

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