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Voters condemn jet-set Rudd

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Brisbane slump is nation's worst

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Schoolies baby boom fear

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Shower about, possible gusty storm

Darren Lockyer may have to battle the elements as well as the Kiwis into tonight's Rugby League World Cup Final at Suncorp.
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Madonna's divorce official

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