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Crime, cannibalism, and confession. A Tasmanian documentary opened this week that sheds light on a grotesque chapter in the state's history.

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21 November 08 Star jump for Starlight

The Starlight Children's Foundation is holding its inaugural Jump for Wishes this Saturday 22 November - the largest simultaneous star jumping session ever attempted in Australia. It's going to happen across NSW, Victoria, Perth and Queensland in 10 shopping centres at exactly the same time. The event is in aid of the Starlight Children's Foundation, so that they can grant 182 wishes to seriously ill children this Christmas. To find out how to register or for more information, click the following link: More information

19 November 08 Appeal for family of drowning victims

'''Appeal account established for O'Neill family''' Following the tragic loss of Shane O'Neill and his two sons Riley and Travis at Tathra near Bega (NSW) on Tuesday evening, an Appeal account with Horizon Credit Union has been established for donations to the O'Neill/Lambert family. Members of the public who wish to donate to the Appeal can do so by visiting any Horizon Credit Union branch (NSW South Coast) or by electronic funds transfer. Account details are as follows: Account Name: Shane O'Neill Family Appeal BSB: 802-124 Account No.: 90058 Organisers say funds raised through the appeal will go towards funeral expenses and other financial burdens resulting from the loss. More information

20 November 08 The Salvation Army: 'Braver, Stronger, Wiser'

The Salvation Army launches major initiative to help deal with depression in rural Australia. The Salvos ‘Braver, Stronger, Wiser’ project will see 500,000 DVDs about how to manage and tackle depression distributed across Australia – the project is targeting depression in the bush. Regional Australians will be able to order the DVD free of charge. Anyone in regional Australia who wants to register for a DVD should call 13 SALVOS (13 72 58) or click on the following link. More information

18 November 08 Rudd's plan to fund local councils

Find out how much your local council would get under the government plan announced today. Click the link below. More information

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Ambulance workers start snap strike

Ambulance workers start snap strike

The Ambulance Service of NSW is seeking an urgent hearing in the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) after its officers called a snap strike over stalled pay November 21, 2008, 7:33 pm

National

Pushed to the edge: doco reveals Tasmania's cannibal past

Pushed to the edge: doco reveals Tasmania's cannibal past

Crime, cannibalism, and confession. A Tasmanian documentary opened this week that sheds light on a grotesque chapter in the state's history. November 21, 2008, 6:06 pm

Sport

England cricket captain seeking centuries in India

England cricket captain seeking centuries in India

NEW DELHI (AFP) - England need big scores in India if the tourists are to turn around a 3-0 deficit in the seven-match one-day series, captain Kevin Pietersen November 21, 2008, 9:00 pm

World

Israel maintains Gaza closure despite humanitarian concerns

Israel maintains Gaza closure despite humanitarian concerns

JERUSALEM (AFP) - Israel said on Friday it will maintain its closure of the Gaza Strip despite international concern over a deterioration of the humanitarian November 21, 2008, 8:58 pm

Travel

Camel expedition reaches half way point in Alice

A camel expedition, raising money for children, has arrived in Alice Springs after trekking seven months through the outback.November 21, 2008, 10:38 am

Finance

More job cullings heightens global recession fears

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Fears of a global recession intensified on Friday after US lawmakers dashed the auto industry's hopes of a rapid bailout and grim news on the jobs front continued to pile up.1 hour, 2 minutes ago

Technology

Lobsters help in battle against sea pest

Lobsters help in battle against sea pest

King-sized rock lobsters are being tagged off Tasmania's east coast in an effort to curb the long-spined sea urchin. November 21, 2008, 4:17 pm

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Canada brewery launches bitter ale for tough times

Canada brewery launches bitter ale for tough times

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - As central bankers try to prop up an ailing global economy with financial bailouts, a tiny Western Canadian brewery November 13, 2008, 10:29 am

Entertainment

Ledgers deny Heath was mentally ill

Ledgers deny Heath was mentally ill

Heath Ledger's family and friends have described as grossly inaccurate a book which suggests he was mentally ill. November 21, 2008, 7:10 pm

Gossip

PETA's new model

Kristen Johnston has become the latest celebrity to pose nude for PETA. The former '3rd Rock from the Sun' star - who recently caused concern with her drastic weight loss - poses as Lady Godiva, naked and astride a horse, in the photograph wNovember 22, 2008, 11:09 am

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