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James Cameron believed to be working with chopper crash victim

11:38 AM | One of the men killed in a helicopter crash at Jaspers Brush on the NSW south coast yesterday was believed to be working with American director James Cameron.

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Just gotta love Brisbane ... rainy one day, perfect the next

8:52 AM | It was a somewhat strange sight for a Saturday in Brisbane yesterday.

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Big Show and tell as collectables go for big bucks

7:14 AM | THE swastika, as used by Adolf Hitler, is now recognised internationally as a symbol for the worst facets of humanity. But for collectors of militaria, the infamous counter-clockwise equilateral cross takes the form of dollar signs.

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A dark side to The Star

3:00 AM | SACKED casino boss Sid Vaikunta was sent on leave six weeks before he was fired, raising questions over whether senior management knew of his alleged misbehaviour on the eve of the casino's licence being renewed.

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Manly launch Fridgegate investigation

3:00 AM | MANLY have begun an investigation into Peter Peters following claims a fridge he requested for the players was found in the home of one of the former media manager's friends. As we revealed last week, a long-time Sea Eagles backer ended his association with the club amid allegations Peters appropriated the fridge.

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Targeting obesity step by step

3:00 AM | IF IT takes a village to raise a child, it takes an entire society to keep them healthy.

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Shoppers pay for grocery wars

3:00 AM | FRUIT and vegetable prices might be down due to increased supply and a supermarket price war, but shoppers beware - some more expensive items are lurking in the shopping trolley.

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Forrest's road to the top is paved with pain

3:00 AM | The former Blue has taken a well-travelled detour on his way to the Australian team. Daniel Lane reports.

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Driving Team Davies

3:00 AM | Laura Davies clearly revels in golf touring, writes Peter Stone.

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Doc and Lolly Pig, course characters alive in memory

3:00 AM | Maybe the Blues Brothers had a footwork edge but there will never be another doubles combination like Dr John McGirr and Jack Hogan (aka the Lolly Pig). Give them a pub or racecourse bar and they would not only stimulate turnover but conversation and laughter, too.

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Birdie flood almost ends in tears as pack swoop on Ryu

3:00 AM | JUST fives holes into Korean So Yeon Ryu's third round at Royal Pines yesterday she'd opened up a five-shot lead in the Australian Ladies Masters and it began to look as though the final round was, to borrow a line from the great Walter Hagen, just a matter of: "Who's going to run second today?"

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Sure As, Midnight Capers denied chance to win $75,000 in the Temlee

3:00 AM | Success at the elite level won't be enough for Friday's National Futurity winner Midnight Capers and National Derby victor Sure As to secure a start in the Temlee field at The Meadows on February 18.

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Stoner irons out back problem in time to set Sepang alight

3:00 AM | MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner might have missed the opening official test of the new season in Sepang on Tuesday due to a back spasm problem, but after a massage and anti-inflammatory pills, the world champ's back drama was banished before the second day. He duly went on to be the fastest aboard his Honda, ahead of the Yamahas. As yet there is no sign of a serious Ducati return to the pointy end.

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Robl ecstatic with dramatic reversal of fortune

3:00 AM | Just nine weeks into his comeback after a 12-month betting-related disqualification, jockey Peter Robl can't believe his luck. "I've ridden 30-odd winners in nine months. I've never done that before," the 40-year-old said. "It's been amazing.

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Jets aim to maintain thrust in vital game

3:00 AM | NEWCASTLE face their biggest test of the season when they meet Sydney FC at the Sydney Football Stadium today. The Jets need to back up last week's 1-0 victory over Brisbane with a second consecutive away win if they are to stay in finals contention with only seven games remaining.

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