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Teen refuses a new heart

A terminally ill British teenager has won the right to die at home, after persuading a hospital to withdraw a High Court action that would have forced her to have a risky heart transplant against her will.

Bond film borrows name and little else

We can expect the latest James Bond movie to be the usual all-action epic with international plots, car chases, gunfire, sudden death and, of course, a beautiful Bond girl.

League: Fiji hit World Cup jackpot

Money may not be the motivation behind Fiji's stunning Rugby League World Cup run - but it certainly weighed heavily on many of the players' minds. Fiji management have revealed most players were trying to save as much of their World Cup daily allowance as possible in order to give the bulk of it to their cash-strapped families at home.

Cricket: Ponting pledges unbeaten summer

Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting tonight vigorously defended his controversial decisions in the final Test against India and declared confidently his side could bounce back and win all six home Tests this summer.

Cricket: Ponting defends selection

As embattled as captain Ricky Ponting felt, it's likely the national selectors are also feeling pressure after Australia's conclusive 2-0 series loss to India.

Reluctant sex symbol violinist says he does it for love

For an international megastar and reluctant sex symbol, Andre Rieu is a gossip magazine's worst nightmare.

Top ten in travel

Last week we had a look at Lonely Planet's top 10 eco-trips for 2009. Today AAP's Patrick Caruana list Flight Centre's picks.

Cricket: Ponting loses the plot

Australian cricket team captain Ricky Ponting looks on the fourth day of the fourth and final...

Cricket: Ponting loses the plot

Australia's batting is all that stands between India and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a farcical fourth day of the final cricket test in Nagpur.

Mattress saves toddler in Sydney balcony fall

A toddler who fell from a western Sydney balcony has been saved by a discarded mattress.

Basketball: Breakers hold on against Tigers

The New Zealand Breakers withstood a stunning Melbourne Tigers fightback to secure a thrilling 86-84 win in their NBL clash in Melbourne tonight.

Cricket: India squeeze life from Aust

Australian cricketer Simon Katich bats during the third day of the fourth and final cricket test...

Cricket: India squeeze life from Aust

A day of negative cricket that was at times frightful to watch did serious damage to Australia's chances of retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in the final Test against India at Nagpur.

Principal regrets decision to let photographer into school

The Melbourne school principal who allowed photographer Bill Henson to scout for schoolyard models says she would not have done so if there was controversy about his work at the time.

Aust filmmakers arrested over firearm drama

Four Melbourne filmmakers have been charged on summons after a passer-by mistook their theatrical gunplay for a real-life drama.

Tough times? Eat pizza

The threat of a looming recession may be bad news for most companies, but for those in the take-away pizza business there is a silver lining, according to Dominos CEO Don Meij.

Cricket: India won't accept Gambhirt ban

Indian batsman Gautam Gambhir arrives for a session at the nets in Nagpur, India. (AP Photo...

Cricket: India won't accept Gambhirt ban

India refuses to accept that opener Gautam Gambhir has lost his appeal to overturn a one-match ban for elbowing Australian all rounder Shane Watson during the third Test.

Peaches caught pinching

Peaches Geldof, the tearaway daughter of former Boomtown Rats front man and African-relief advocate Bob Geldof, has reportedly been caught shoplifting.

Kylie keen for a laugh

Pop princess Kylie Minogue wants to branch out into comedy acting.

Kylie to get royal treatment in Argentina

First some thieves in Colombia swiped computers and passports from her entourage. Then Kylie Minogue's flight crew accidentally landed her in the wrong place in Venezuela.

Aust and US embassies threatened

Australia and the United States have been warned their Indonesian embassies will be bombed if the executions of three Bali bombers go ahead.

Joan Allen talks filth

Joan Allen has achieved plenty in her 25-year film career, including three Oscar nominations, a Tony Award and roles in films including Nixon, The Ice Storm, The Contender and The Bourne Ultimatum.

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