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Sydney
  • Bondi boy Wes Carr named new Idol
  • Two feared missing as dam bursts
  • Two ferries out of service after collision
  • SE Qld expecting fine weather tonight
  • SES responds to 380 calls after strong winds
  • Ferries collide on Sydney Harbour

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  • Beyonce, Jay-Z tops Hollywood rich list
  • When Elvis Presley joined pal Tom Jones in shower for a song

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