Basketball: Penney wins ANBL award
New Zealand Breakers' guard Kirk Penney has been named the Australian National Basketball League player of the week.
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Young people in Australia born in NZ are least likely to feel good about living in Australia.
Survey finds sunbed regulation not working
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Army's ecstasy scandal
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Nanny leaves 4-month-old home alone
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Targeted tax breaks shouldn't be allowed to fly under radar
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