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Donor’s heart goes on with Burger Rings craving »
A MAN whose life was saved by a donor heart says he has developed a taste for his donor’s favourite snack.
Two drown in dog rescue bid in US lake »
Authorities say two brothers have drowned after falling into icy waters while attempting to rescue a dog that fell into a Northern California lake.
Iran cleric funeral sparks clash: report »
Iranian police clashed with stone-throwing protesters after the funeral of dissident cleric Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri, websites said.
Son of late heiress Astor son jailed »
The elderly son of millionaire philanthropist Brooke Astor was sentenced to between one and three years in prison for defrauding his late mother.
Mexico City approves gay marriage »
Mexico City on Monday became Latin America’s first municipality to approve gay marriage, an aide to a city lawmaker told AFP.
Woman dies after being struck by car »
Victorian police are investigating the death of a pedestrian who was struck by a car in Melbourne’s west overnight.
20 arrested as work parties turn ‘ugly’ »
POLICE on the beat have blamed a lack of public transport and taxis for alcohol-related violence in Melbourne at the weekend.
Six face trial over fatal football brawl »
SIX Melbourne men have been ordered to stand trial for murder after a fatal stabbing at a suburban football oval.
‘Kill blacks murder not racial’ »
A MAN who murdered a Sudanese refugee was motivated by anger, not racism, a judge has ruled.
Nation’s Christmas Day forecasts roll in »
A MIXED bag of weather predicted for Australia on Christmas Day.