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NEWS: Greens Chase Cheap Housing

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The recent local government elections saw the City of Sydney seriously consider how best to reform the town. Greens councilor Chris Harris has proposed a major investment in new affordable housing, while business groups are resistant, national editor TIM GREY reports.

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OPINION: The Aftermath of World Youth Day

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Ladies and Gentlemen, the pilgrims have now left the building. “Finally” seems to be the reaction from most, but they’ve had a much greater impact on others. SASCHA RYNER investigates.

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Imran Ahmed - Memoir - Not miserable enough

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I can't believe you guys missed it!

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NEWS: Turning the Tide

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Young people aren't the only ones at risk while swimming. EMILY LAURENCE checks out a new swimming program aimed at over-55s, the Grey Medallion.

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Northern Wordstorm

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Northern Territory correspondent KAHLEE ROSE attended this year's writers festival at the top end, Wordstorm, and picked up some handy-advice on waterproof writing paper, editing tips, and developing a thick skin.

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COMMENT: Festivals Go Green

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Litter bug or jitter bug? Good Vibrations reveller EMILY LAURENCE does her part to make the festival 'green'...in a way...

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OPINION: Time to Torch the Olympic Flame

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The Olympic Torch relay finally reached Australia's shores. But does it's glory run hold any significance; enough to justify a blown budget for its protection? Or is it time to extinguish the flame altogether, asks Izabella Rekiel.

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Fenced In at Kingsgrove North

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Vibewire Managing Editor, Maria Tsialis, examines the aftermath of an extraordinary attack on Kingsgrove North High School from behind the fence, six years on.

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Feed Our Cars

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OPINION: With food prices soaring around the world, a recession at the door, and the world finally opening its eyes to the damage that Biofuels really cause, why is the NSW Premier determined to make cars run on ethanol-based fuels? Pip Wheaton has a strong view on this potentially contentious issue.

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Polling Politics by Olivia Collings

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Expressing your democratic right does not mean taking it out on the polling booth volunteers - after all, they might be your neighbour.

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