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Super bug killing young & healthy
An aggressive form of golden staph, a penicillin resistant bacterium kills more than 2,000 hospital patients a year, is spreading to the wider community claiming the lives of even the young and healthy.
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Israel rejects calls for ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has rejected all international calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, saying his objective is not to prevent the rocket attacks but to crush Hamas’ ability to relaunch ever again. The United Nation's chief Ban Ki Moon has condemned both sides, calling on Israel to withdraw troops from Gaza and for Hamas to cease firing rockets. The ABC’s Middle East correspondent Matt Brown speaks from Sderot, Israel.
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Defence force lures recruits in tough times
There are early signs the financial crisis is encouraging many to seek job security by joining the Australian Defence Force. Applications to join the defence force were up by 20 per cent in the three months to the end of November, compared to the same time the previous year.
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Speedway fraternity gears up for Championship
Motorbike speedway is a particular style of racing, originating in Australia 75 years ago. Preliminary races to select riders to contest this years championship are underway around the country.
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