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National Photographic Portrait Prize 2011

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The winners and finalists from the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2011.

Christchurch earthquake - the dead and missing

Baxter Warwick Gowland

SCORES of people have lost their lives and hundreds more are missing from the devastating Christchurch earthquake. Here are some of them.

Christchurch earthquake: The morning after

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New Zealanders wake up to a grim reality in Christchurch, where scores are dead after a devastating earthquake.

Earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand

New Zealand Earthquake

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake has hit Christchurch, causing widespread damage.

Crisis in Libya

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Human rights organisations say hundreds have been killed as the Libyan government unleashes force against protesters demanding change.

Bondi Bowl-A-Rama 2011

Bondi Bowl-A-Rama 2011

The cream of the world's skateboarders gather in Bondi to battle it out at this year's Bowl-A-Rama

Afghanistan honour roll

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The Australian soldiers to have been killed in combat against Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan.

Bahrain crackdown

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Bahraini riot police moved in early on Thursday morning to clear anti-government protesters from campsites at the Pearl roundabout in the ce...

Cyclone Carlos in Darwin

Darwin storms

CATEGORY one Cyclone Carlos has returned to Darwin after damaging the city as a smaller storm overnight.

Elation in Egypt

Egpytian revolution

CRIES of "Egypt is free" rang out and fireworks lit up the sky as Egypt celebrated the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak.

Unrest in Egypt

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Anit-government protestors in Egypt have reacted with outrage to news President Hosni Mubarak will not step down.

Egyptian protests reach flashpoint

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Violence spreads to the streets of Egypt's capital as anti-government and pro-government protestors clash

The Sony World Photography Awards 2011

Citizens of Despair

SEE the professional finalists in this year's Sony World Photography Awards.

A Prime Minister's tears

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PM Julia Gillard breaks down while paying tribute to Australia's disaster zone heroes in Federal Parliament

Bushfire in Perth's northeast

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Massive bushfire forces evacuations in Perth's northeast

Cyclone Yasi - Overnight and aftermath

Cyclone Yasi

Tropical Cyclone Yasi makes landfall in Far North Queensland.

North Queensland braces for Yasi

Cyclone Yasi

Residents of North Queensland prepare for Cyclone Yasi

Australia's worst cyclones

Australia's worst cyclones

AS scientists warn Queenslanders to expect a swarm of summer cyclones, we look back at the worst storms to strike Down Under.

Protests In Egypt

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Tens of thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets across Egypt calling for the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak

Five minute guide to the unrest in Egypt

Anti-government activists march in Cairo

Here's what you need to know about the mounting tension between protesters and the government in Egypt.

Nelson Mandela

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A GLIMPSE inside the extraordinary life of South African statesman Nelson Mandela.

Australians of the year

Australians of the year

A look back at some of the great Australians from the past 20 years.

Russia airport bombing January 2011

Russia Airport Blast

Scores of people have been killed and hundreds injured after a massive bomb exploded at Russia's Domodedovo Airport.

Damien Hirst's art

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A PEEK at the amazing, bizarre and sometimes controversial works of British artist Damien Hirst.

The flood through your eyes

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Amazing photos of the Queensland floods from news.com.au readers

Entertainment

Lady Gaga in concert

Lady Gaga in concert

LADY Gaga kicks off her Australian tour in an outrageous fashion at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.

George Clooney's loves

George Clooney's loves

George Clooney, one of Hollywood's sexiest men, reckons he was awkward around women until he discovered alcohol.

Billboard's top earners

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Rihanna doesn't make it, Gaga does. Old rockers, country stars and the odd teen sensation are among Billboard's top 20 earners for 2010.

Grammy Awards 2011

Grammy Awards Arrivals

Lady Gaga arrived in an egg (!), but there was plenty more to gape at at the 2011 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

Madonna and Guy Ritchie

Madonna and Guy Ritchie

AS reports of a marriage split comes in, we look back at Madonna and Guy Ritchie over the years.

Travel

Hot package deals

La Tomatina

GET dirty at La Tomatina or relax by the beach in New Caledonia with these flight, festival, accommodation and tour package deals.

Inside Cunard's Queen Elizabeth

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The Queen Elizabeth cruise ship makes her maiden voyage to Sydney.

World's best views

World's best views

FIND a perch and take in some of the world's best architectural masterpieces and natural wonders.

Virgin Blue's makeover

Virgin Blue uniforms

VIRGIN staff hit the runway alongside Elle Macpherson to reveal their new uniforms, inspired by old world style, glamour and sophistication.

Royal rendezvous in Sydney

Queen Elizabeth & Queen Mary 2

HUNDREDS of people lined Sydney Harbour to welcome the world's most majestic ocean liners - the Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth

Business

Forbes Asia rich list 2011

Gina Rinehart

Australia's top ten super-rich for 2011 have been named by business publication Forbes

Dream Employers 2010

Best Employers 2010

Australia's top twenty employers revealed

Westfield Sydney CBD Opening

Westfield Opening

Westfield throws open the doors of its $1.2 billion shopping complex in the heart of Sydney's CBD

Shonky Awards 2010

Shonkey Awards 2010

Choice magazine reveals the worst products of the year

Forbes: World's most powerful women 2010

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WESTPAC'S chief executive Gail Kelly is number 8 in Forbes' list of the world's 100 most powerful women - just behind singer Lady Gaga.

Technology

Space Shuttle Discovery's final mission

Discovery lifts off

NASA's most well-travelled space shuttle prepares for its final mission, an 11-day voyage to the International Space Station.

Weirdest Zelda characters

Zelda weirdness

IT'S been 25 years since one of the most enduring video game characters ever was born. On this day in 1986, The Legend of Zelda was released...

The 2011 Mobile World Congress

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The latest and greatest of what the mobile world has to offer has been on display at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.

World's worst space disasters

Space disasters

Conquering the final frontier has provided the human race with some of its most enduring highlights. It's also come at a heavy price...

Hollywood computer viruses

Agent Smith - The Matrix

A LIST of the top 10 computer viruses made famous on the silver screen.

Money

Big buck bosses

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What did the top dogs at 25 of Australia's biggest listed companies earn in 2010 - and how much did it increase, or (gasp!) fall, from 2009?

Houses under $100k

Australia's cheapest houses

They're ugly ducklings with potential to become real estate swans. Any of these houses could be yours for under $100,000 as long as you real...

Homes for sale under $21,000

Want to use the first home buyers grant, but don't want a mortgage? News.com.au finds out what you can get for $21,000 and under.

Today's news highlights

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2011

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The winners and finalists from the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2011.

Christchurch earthquake - the dead and missing

Baxter Warwick Gowland

SCORES of people have lost their lives and hundreds more are missing from the devastating Christchurch earthquake. Here are some of them.

Christchurch earthquake: The morning after

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New Zealanders wake up to a grim reality in Christchurch, where scores are dead after a devastating earthquake.

Earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand

New Zealand Earthquake

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake has hit Christchurch, causing widespread damage.

Crisis in Libya

MALTA-LIBYA-EMBASSY-PROTEST

Human rights organisations say hundreds have been killed as the Libyan government unleashes force against protesters demanding change.

Bondi Bowl-A-Rama 2011

Bondi Bowl-A-Rama 2011

The cream of the world's skateboarders gather in Bondi to battle it out at this year's Bowl-A-Rama

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The Aussie, Prince Andrew and the billionaire pervert

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PRINCE Andrew was pictured with 17-year-old girl his paedophile billionaire friend had flown across the world to meet him.

High dollar hurting business: survey

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THE county's business chiefs are predicting a patchy economic outlook with industry particularly hit by the strength of the dollar.

Margin calls in steady decline

Margin lending

MARGIN calls have dropped to one in 1650 customers, a far cry from one in 100 during the GFC.

Rachel Taylor on surviving Hollywood life

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THE Aussie actress reveals the advice Grey's Anatomy co-star Ellen Pompeo gave her on living with stardom and 18-hour days on set.

Heathrow ate my backpack

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LOST luggage and a day spent in Heathrow Airport's baggage reclaim hall brings unexpected surprises - and a few tips for next time.

Holograms to offer virtual meetings

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DEVELOPERS are working on a Star Wars-style hologram to help speakers deliver speeches from anywhere.