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Aussies escape pirate attack
Pirates have attacked a luxury cruise ship carrying
up to 50 Australians off the coast of Yemen, but an attempted hijack was foiled by an international taskforce.
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Homeowners get early Christmas present
The Reserve Bank of Australia has slashed official interest rates by 1 per cent, with the cash rate now at 4.25 per cent, the lowest in over four years.
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Footballer of the Year
Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo is named European Footballer of the Year.
Bond Lotus sold
The white Lotus sports car driven in the Bond flick The Spy Who Loved Me has been sold.
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The Nest
A thought provoking and inspiring series that explores the phenomenon of adult children living with their parents, The Nest offers insight into what a family means in this day and age.
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Viduka back in contention
Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek is hoping to recall missing marksman Mark Viduka to his squad for February's World Cup qualifying crunch clash against Japan in Yokohama.
Evans previews 2009
SBS's Mike Tomalaris speaks with Cadel Evans about his program for 2009.Evans also discusses the return to competitive cycling of Lance Armstrong.
Aussie duo reunited
Blackurn's Brett Emerton and Vincenzo Grella face a battle to help their English Premier League side avoid relegation but things look much brighter on the Socceroos front.
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Rex in Rome
Rex returns in a new series set in Italy with his new partner Inspector Fabbri on the big cases.
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The Nest
The young adults now return home to do a role reversal with their parents, how will they all cope?
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Top Gear
Essex vs Wales in a prestige clash and a spacious edition from the Bentley showroom.
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Becoming Muhammad Ali
Cassius Clay, a charismatic boxer who defied the restraints of his time to emerge a hero.
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Food Safari
Brand new episodes begin Wednesday at 7.30pm with an exploration of South American cuisine.
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Sneak Peak
Don't miss upcoming series The Biggest Chinese Restaurant in the World. Wednesday, 8pm.
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Goodbye Curry in a Hurry
Seven Indian restaurants have been awarded Michelin stars in the UK since 2001. Is Australia next?
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Movies
Review: Baz Luhrmann's Australia
Everyone seems to have an opinion about Baz Luhrmann's Australia. Have you seen it? Read our review and tell us what you think of the film.
Review: American Teen
What's the opposite of a sweeping outback epic? This smalltown slice-of-life doco about Smalltown U.S.A.
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The Opera Gala (DVD and CD)
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Classical Destinations II (Book)
Explore the great cities of Europe with this stunning companion book to the TV series.
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Booka Shade's sorbet passion
Walter from the Berlin-based electronic duo entices us with a recipe for passionfruit sorbet.
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