Cronulla Sharks avoid unwanted record

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Tim Smith may not be Cronulla's saviour, but the Sharks are not the worst team in
the history of the NRL either.

Lady Sonia McMahon dies, aged 77

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As a loyal prime minister's wife, elegant socialite and generous patron, Lady Sonia
McMahon lived up to her title.

Still room on Christmas Island: Rudd

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Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has denied Australia's offshore immigration facility at
Christmas Island is packed, even though it has surpassed its official capacity.

Easter national road toll rises to seven

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The death of another motorcyclist has pushed Victoria's Easter holiday road toll to
three - and the national toll to seven - despite the biggest police road blitz in

Toddler dies after balcony fall

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The death of a year-old toddler in a fall from a Queensland apartment has prompted a
warning from Kidsafe that balconies are as potentially deadly for small children as

Storm sink Dragons 17-4 to lead ladder

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Melbourne continued their unbeaten run and ended fellow competition heavyweight St
George Illawarra's with a hard-fought 17-4 win in their NRL blockbuster on Good
Friday.

Atheists hit back at clergy criticism

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Atheists have hit back at criticism by religious leaders, claiming the clergy have
made non-believers a scapegoat for declining church congregations.

Kennelly admits to being a try-hard

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Returning Sydney Swans star Tadhg Kennelly admits he probably tried too hard to make
a statement in his first AFL game back from Ireland and is determined to avoid a

Eels baffled as they look for answers

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At a loss to explain the reason behind Parramatta's stunning surge into last year's
NRL finals, Eels coach Daniel Anderson admits he is just as clueless trying to

Easter period road toll rises to five

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Australia's Easter long weekend road toll stands at five with three of the deaths
involving motorcycle accidents in Victoria and the ACT.

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